Malicious actors are capitalizing on desperate fans seeking bargains outside accredited channels for sale of tickets for FIFA 2026 World Cup Credit: Julio Cesar AGUILAR / AFP

Fraudsters are exploiting interest in the 2026 World Cup with a barrage of scams, as authorities and researchers caution against fake websites impersonating FIFA’s official online presence to sell phantom tickets.

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