World Cup Scams Are Coming. Is Your Business Ready?
Cybercriminals use urgency, fake websites and impersonation to target fans during major events. The same tactics are used every day against businesses through phishing emails, fake invoices and stolen login credentials. The World Cup brings excitement, global attention and millions of people searching for tickets, travel deals, livestreams, merchandise and event updates. But cybercriminals follow attention. Whenever a major event creates urgency, emotion and online activity, scams increase. Fake ticket websites, fake travel offers, phishing emails, counterfeit merchandise, malicious links and impersonation campaigns become more common. Authorities in Canada have already warned about World Cup-themed fraud, including fake or duplicate tickets, short-term rental scams and counterfeit goods or services. The FTC has also warned fans to watch for copycat websites, fake ticket offers, paid ads leading to scam pages and sellers offering paper tickets or screenshots instead of official digi...