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Liverpool Echo
Liverpool Echo
National
Liam Thorp

Liverpool fan and autistic son devastated after Champions League final scam

A Liverpool fan and his autistic son were left devastated after falling victim to a Champions League final ticket scam that saw them lose thousands of pounds.

Nathan Richards, 33, was desperate to take his 11-year-old son Harley to Paris to watch the Reds take on Real Madrid on Saturday. The youngster struggles with autism and Tourette's syndrome but has fallen in love with the club after making his first trip to Anfield earlier this season.

Having failed in the club ballot, Nathan saw a Twitter account offering final tickets for £1,000 each. He developed contact with the person behind the account and had several conversations with them.

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