{"id":162096,"date":"2022-11-21T13:29:04","date_gmt":"2022-11-21T21:29:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/?p=162096"},"modified":"2025-06-10T06:46:06","modified_gmt":"2025-06-10T13:46:06","slug":"watch-out-for-these-3-world-cup-scams","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/privacy-identity-protection\/watch-out-for-these-3-world-cup-scams\/","title":{"rendered":"Watch Out for These 3 World Cup Scams"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">What color jersey will you be sporting this November and December? The World Cup is on its way to television screens around the world, and scores of fans are dreaming of cheering on their team at stadiums throughout Qatar. Meanwhile, cybercriminals are dreaming of stealing the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/privacy-identity-protection\/take-it-personally-ten-tips-for-protecting-your-personally-identifiable-information-pii\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">personally identifiable information<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> (PII) of fans seeking last-minute vacation and ticket deals.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Don\u2019t let the threat of phishers and online scammers dampen your team spirit this World Cup tournament. Here are three common schemes cybercriminals will likely employ and a few tips to help you dribble around their clumsy offense and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/en-us\/products\/mcafee-plus-ultimate.html?path=blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">protect your identity<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, financial information, and digital privacy.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">1. Fake Contests<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Phishers will be out in full force attempting to capitalize on World Cup fever. People wrapped up in the excitement may jump on offers that any other time of the year they would treat with skepticism. For example, in years past, fake contests and travel deals inundated email inboxes across the world. Some companies do indeed run legitimate giveaways, and cybercriminals slip in their phishing attempts among them.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">If you receive an email or text saying that you\u2019re the winner of a ticket giveaway, think back: Did you even enter a contest? If not, treat any \u201cwinner\u201d notification with skepticism. It\u2019s very rare for a company to automatically enter people into a drawing. Usually, companies want you to act \u2013 subscribe to a newsletter or engage with a social media post, for example \u2013 in exchange for your entry into their contest. Also, beware of emails that urge you to respond within a few hours to \u201cclaim your prize.\u201d While it\u2019s true that real contest winners must reply promptly, organized companies will likely give you at least a day if not longer to acknowledge receipt.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">2. Travel Scams<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Traveling is rarely an inexpensive endeavor. Flights, hotels, rental cars, dining costs, and tourist attraction admission fees add up quickly. In the case of this year\u2019s host country, Qatar, there\u2019s an additional cost for American travelers: visas.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">If you see package travel deals to the World Cup that seem too good to pass up \u2026 pass them up. Fake ads for ultra-cheap flights, hotels, and tickets may appear not only in your email inbox but also on your social media feed. Just because it\u2019s an ad doesn\u2019t mean it comes from a legitimate company. Legitimate travel companies will likely have professional-looking websites with clear graphics and clean website copy. Search for the name of the organization online and see what other people have to say about the company. If no search results appear or the website looks sloppy, proceed with caution or do not approach at all.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Regarding visas, be wary of anyone offering to help you apply for a visa. There are plenty of government-run websites that\u2019ll walk you through the process, which isn\u2019t difficult as long as you leave enough time for processing. Do not send your physical passport to anyone who is not a confirmed government official.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">3. Malicious Streaming Sites<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Even fans who\u2019ve given up on watching World Cup matches in person aren\u2019t out of the path of scams. Sites claiming to have crystal clear streams of every game could be malware spreaders in disguise. Malware and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/internet-security\/ransomware-masquerading-as-microsoft-update-targets-home-computers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">ransomware targeting home computers<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> often lurk on sketchy sites. All it takes is a click on one bad link to let a cybercriminal or a virus into your device.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Your safest route to good-quality live game streams is through the official sites of your local broadcasting company or the official World Cup site. You may have to pay a fee, but in the grand scheme of things, that fee could be a lot less expensive than replacing or repairing an infected device.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Shore Up Your Defense With McAfee+<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Here&#8217;s an excellent rule to follow with any electronic correspondence: Never send anyone your passwords, routing and account number, passport information, or Social Security Number. A legitimate organization will never ask for your password, and it\u2019s best to communicate any sensitive financial or identifiable information over the phone, not email or text as they can easily fall into the wrong hands. Also, do not wire large sums of money to someone you just met online.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Don\u2019t let scams ruin your enjoyment of this year\u2019s World Cup! With these tips, you should be able to avoid the most common schemes but to boost your confidence in your online presence, consider signing up for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/en-us\/products\/mcafee-plus-ultimate.html?path=blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">McAfee<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">+<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">. Think of McAfee+ as the ultimate goalkeeper who\u2019ll block any cybercriminals looking to score on you. With identity monitoring, credit lock, unlimited VPN and antivirus, and more, you can surf safely and with peace of mind.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What color jersey will you be sporting this November and December? 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