Scam Alert: Fake FIFA World Cup 2026 websites
As FIFA World Cup 2026 gets closer, scammers are using the excitement of the event to target fans. They are creating fake websites that look like official FIFA pages, copying logos, branding, and layouts to make them seem real and trustworthy.
Scammers are creating fake websites that look genuine but use slightly altered web addresses to trick people into buying non-existent tickets, travel packages, products, or fake job opportunities, while also capturing personal and banking details for fraud.
Examples of suspicious sites:
- “fifa-ticket[.]live” or “worldcup26ticket[.]com” instead of the official site
- Misspellings like “fiffa.com” or “filfa.org”
- Fake job sites such as “jobs-fifa.com”
- Ads or search results offering “cheap last-minute tickets” linking to fake pages
These sites can appear professional, using official logos and realistic login or payment pages. Entering your details can lead to identity theft or financial loss. New scam sites are constantly appearing, so always stay cautious.
How to stay safe:
- Check website addresses carefully for spelling changes
- Be cautious of deals that seem too good to be true
- Don’t click links from unknown emails, texts, or ads
- Never share personal or banking details on suspicious sites
Get support
If you believe your personal information has been stolen, used, breached, or accessed without your knowledge or consent, contact ID Support NSW.
To receive personalised guidance from one of our team, call 1800 001 040. You can quickly and easily safeguard your information in around ten minutes, typically without any hold time.
Advisors are available between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday. Interpreter services are available.
For advice on protecting yourself from scams or to access identity support tools, visit the ID Support NSW Learn page: https://www.nsw.gov.au/departments-and-agencies/id-support-nsw/learn
To report a scam to ReportCyber visit: https://www.cyber.gov.au/report-and-recover/report