The new dawn of a new Premier League season is an exciting time for football fans, but also a time when ticket scammers are looking to swindle supporters for their money.
Lloyds Bank is warning fans to watch out for rip-offs as fraudsters exploit fans desperate to see their teams this season. With sell-outs across the country confirmed for the opening weekend, including Newcastle United v Nottingham Forest, some fans will be tempted by touted tickets offered for sale through unofficial websites with no official links to the Premier League or its 20 clubs.
Reported cases of football ticket scams increased by more than two-thirds (68%) between January and June this year, compared with July to December 2021, with victims losing £410 on average, the bank said. The figures were based on an analysis of ticket buying scams reported by Lloyds Banking Group customers across the UK.
