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Authored by: Christy Crimmins<\/span> and Oliver Devane<\/span><\/p>\n

Football (or Soccer as we call it in the U.S.) is the most popular sport in the world, with over 3.5 billion fans across the globe. On November 20<\/span>th<\/span>, the men\u2019s World Cup kicks off (pun intended) in Qatar. This event, a tournament played by 32 national teams every four years, determines the sport\u2019s world champion. It will also be one of the most-watched sporting events of at least the last four years (since the previous World Cup).<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

An event with this level of popularity and interest also attracts fraudsters and cyber criminals looking to capitalize on fans\u2019 excitement. Here\u2019s how to spot these scams and stay penalty-free during this year\u2019s tournament.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

New Cup, who\u2019s this?<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Phishing<\/span><\/a> is a tool that cybercriminals have used for years now. Most of us are familiar with the telltale signs\u2014misspelled words, poor grammar, and a sender email whose email address makes no sense or whose phone number is unknown. But excitement and anticipation can cloud our judgment. What football fan wouldn\u2019t be tempted to win a free trip to see their home team participate in the ultimate tournament? Cybercriminals are betting that this excitement will cloud fans\u2019 judgment, leading them to click on nefarious links that ultimately download malware or steal personal information.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

It’s important to realize that these messages can come via a variety of channels, including email, text messages, (also known as smishing) and other messaging channels like WhatsApp and Telegram. No matter what the source is, it\u2019s essential to remain vigilant and pause to think before clicking links or giving out personal or banking information.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For more information on phishing and how to spot a phisher, see McAfee\u2019s \u201c<\/span>What is Phishing<\/span><\/a>?\u201d blog.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Real money for fake tickets<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

According to <\/span>ActionFraud<\/span><\/a>, the UK\u2019s national reporting center for fraud and cybercrime, thousands of people were victims of ticket fraud in 2019\u2014and that\u2019s just in the UK. Ticket fraud is when someone advertises tickets for sale, usually through a website or message board, collects the payment and then disappears, without the buyer ever receiving the ticket.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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The World Cup is a prime (and lucrative) target for this type of scam, with fans willing to pay thousands of dollars to see their teams compete. Chances are most people have their tickets firmly in hand (or digital wallet) by now, but if you\u2019re planning to try a last-minute trip, beware of this scam and make sure that you\u2019re using a legitimate, reputable ticket broker. To be perfectly safe, stick with well-known ticket brokers and those who offer consumer protection. Also beware of sites that don\u2019t accept debit or credit cards and only accept payment in the form of bitcoin or wire transfers such as the one on the fake ticket site below:\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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The red box on the right image shows that the ticket site accepts payment via Bitcoin.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Other red flags to look out for are websites that ask you to contact them to make payment and the only contact information is via WhatsApp.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Streaming the matches<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Let\u2019s be realistic\u2014most of us are going to have to settle for watching the World Cup from the comfort of our own home, or the pub down the street. If you\u2019re watching the tournament online, be sure that you\u2019re using a legitimate streaming service. A quick Google of \u201cFIFA World Cup 2022 Official Streaming\u201d along with your country should get you the information you need to safely watch the event through official channels. <\/span>The FIFA site<\/span><\/a> itself is also a good source of information.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Illegal streaming sites usually contain deceptive ads and malware which can cause harm to your <\/span>device<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t get taken to the bank<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

In countries or regions where sports betting is legal, the 2022 World Cup is expected to drive an increase in activity. There\u2019s no shortage of things to bet on, from a simple win\/loss to the exact minute a goal will be scored by a particular player. Everything is subject to wager.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

As with our previous examples, this increase in legitimate gambling brings with it an increase in deceptive activity. Online betting scams often start when users are directed to or search for gambling site and end up on a fraudulent one. After placing their bets and winning, users realize that while they may have \u201cwon\u201d money, they are unable to withdraw it and are even sometimes asked to deposit even more money to make winnings available, and even then, they still won\u2019t be. By the end of this process, the bettor has lost all their initial money (and then some, potentially) as well as any personal information they shared on the site.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Like other scams, users should be wary of sites that look hastily put together or are riddled with errors. Your best bet (yes, again, pun intended) is to look for an established online service that is approved by your government or region\u2019s gaming commission. Finally, reading the fine print on incentives or bonuses is always a good idea. If something sounds too good to be true, it\u2019s best to double-check.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For more on how you can bet online safely, and for details on how legalized online betting works in the U.S., <\/span>check out our blog on the topic<\/span><\/a>. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Keep that Connection Secure<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Using a free public Wi-Fi connection is risky. User data on these networks is unprotected, which makes it vulnerable to cyber criminals. Whether you\u2019re traveling to Qatar for a match or watching the them with friends at your favorite pub, if you\u2019re connecting to a public Wi-Fi connection, make sure you use a trusted <\/span>VPN connection<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Give scammers a straight red card this World Cup<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

For more information on scams, visit our <\/span>scam education page<\/span><\/a>. Hopefully, with these tips, you\u2019ll be able to enjoy and participate in some of the World Cup festivities, after all, fun is the goal!\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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