World Cup ticket scams target desperate fans

You finally find World Cup seats that fit your budget. The site looks polished. The ticket has a QR code. The seller says someone else wants them, so you need to move fast. That is exactly the moment scammers are counting on. The 2026 FIFA World Cup runs through July 19, 2026, across the United States, Canada and Mexico. With the tournament underway, fans are still hunting for last-minute seats. Meanwhile, fraudsters are using fake ticket listings, spoofed FIFA websites, social media posts and a