Don’t Get Caught Offsides with These World Cup Scams

This advisory warns World Cup fans about common cyber scams—phishing and smishing lures, fake ticket marketplaces demanding crypto or wire payments, illegal streaming sites laden with deceptive ads/malware, and fraudulent betting platforms that block withdrawals. It recommends sticking to official services and reputable brokers, scrutinizing site quality and payment methods, verifying streaming sources via FIFA or licensed providers, reading offer fine print, and securing public Wi‑Fi usage with a trusted VPN.