Police are urging people to remain vigilant as “despicable” touts scam fans with fake Carabao Cup final tickets.
Officers are already hearing that groups of Newcastle United supporters have paid for tickets online, which have never materialised.
And now, Northumbria Police are reminding people hoping to see the Magpies take on Manchester United at Wembley on February 26 to walk away from a deal that seems too good to be true.