Six Nations ticket scam alert as fans issued stark warning over rise in fraud
Rugby fans are being warned about a sharp increase in ticket scams during this season’s Six Nations Championship. Punters have been asked to stay vigilant as Revolut recorded over a third more instances of ticket fraud in Ireland over the final two weeks of February compared to the previous two. The warning was issued ahead of Ireland's match against France at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday, March 8. The scams were most prevalent on social media platforms Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and WhatsApp, while consumers aged 25-34 were the most vulnerable potential victims. Some of the most common tactics used by scammers include: Impossible to meet in person: Scammers rarely ever live in the city where the match is taking place, and prefer to make deals online instead of meeting buyers in person. Less controlled environments: To successfully scam their victims, criminals mainly use unofficial sites or social media marketplaces where there are fewer verifications. Too good to be true: In some cases, scammers sell fake match tickets at very good prices, attempting to lure victims into transferring money quickly to avoid missing out. FOMO (Fear of Missing Out): Fraudsters pressure victims into paying quickly or risk tickets being sold to someone else, feigning multiple offers to distract from the tell-tale signs. It might be a Championship-deciding match — but be careful with your money! Photos can fool you: Criminals often convince victims with screenshots of legitimate looking digital tickets to build confidence, but these are often fake and fraudsters have nothing to transfer. Stick to making purchases solely through legitimate platforms. Malcolm Craig, General Manager at Revolut Bank - Ireland Branch, said: “We know how important the Six Nations is to so many of our customers across all of the competing nations but none more so than Ireland, where Irish rugby fans are so anxious to support their team. Sadly, fraudsters capitalise on the scarcity and demand for these events, particularly ahead of Championship-defining matches such as this weekend’s." Join our Dublin Live breaking news service on WhatsApp. Click this link to receive your daily dose of Dublin Live content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don’t like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice . For all the latest news from Dublin and surrounding areas visit our homepage.
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