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Lloyds Bank research into reported fraud cases indicates a 32% increase in scams targeting football enthusiasts compared to last season, with victims wasting an average of £177, with some even exceeding £1,000 in losses.
The bank’s data highlights a worrying trend in which Arsenal and Liverpool fans are being victimized more than others, although fans of all major clubs are at risk.
The culprits of these scams regularly act by creating fake posts on social media platforms and online marketplaces, advertising non-existent tickets for high-demand matches. They often use photographs of original banknotes to deceive unsuspecting buyers, who are then tricked into making payments. , regularly via bank transfer. Once the cash is transferred, the scammers disappear, leaving victims with no monetary loss and disappointment.
Last year, the most vulnerable age organization to such scams was 25-34 year olds, which accounted for 29% of cases, followed largely by 18-24 year olds, with 27%. This suggests vulnerability among younger fans, who would arguably be more confident in online interactions or interested in getting tickets to their favorite teams.
Lloyds Bank advises enthusiasts to purchase their tickets exclusively through official channels, such as the club’s online page or approved ticketing partners. They warn against offers that seem too clever to be true, as they turn out to be scams. Also, enthusiasts deserve to beware of unofficial dealers on social media, where scammers create fake profiles to exploit unsuspecting victims.
Liz Ziegler, director of fraud prevention at Lloyds Bank, said the importance of sticking to official channels and avoiding offers that seem too smart to be true. He also pointed out that social networks are the main breeding ground for these scams, where scammers create fake profiles. to attract victims.
As the new Premier League season begins, enthusiasts are suggested to be vigilant and take the mandatory precautions so as not to fall victim to such fraudulent schemes.