#ticket-fraud

#ticket-fraud

A recent report from AS has revealed a serious breach within FC Barcelona's ticketing system ahead of the high-risk Champions League clash against Eintracht Frankfurt. According to the outlet, the Catalan club has identified around 500 cases of illegal ticket resales carried out by their own members. As such, this issue that immediately triggered cancellations and could lead to some of the harshest disciplinary measures available, including expulsion from membership.

Fraud is a ruthless crime that preys on our passions, our trust, and our excitement. More than three quarters of football ticket scams last season started on social media, with what seem like genuine 'first come, first served' offers all too often designed to rip off desperate fans.

Dickson is one of three people who contacted CBC Toronto about StubHub's failure to help them after their accounts were hacked, following a story about a Blue Jays fan whose pricey tickets were sold from his account.

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