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World Cup Scams Are Getting Harder to Spot

Wired AI Jumana Naim June 22, 2026
World Cup Scams Are Getting Harder to Spot
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# World Cup Scams Are Getting Harder to Spot Scammers are using AI to create fake World Cup tickets and websites that look nearly identical to the real thing, making it increasingly difficult for fans to tell what's legitimate. As the technology improves, the counterfeit tickets and phishing sites become more convincing, putting anyone trying to buy tickets or merchandise at serious risk of losing money or having their personal information stolen. If you're planning to attend or buy anything related to the World Cup, you'll need to be extra cautious about where you purchase tickets and verify you're on the official website before entering any payment information.

From fake tickets to cloned websites, AI is magnifying World Cup scams. Can fans distinguish between what’s real and what’s not?

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