It is quite likely that these days you will receive an email, SMS or WhatsApp or Facebook message with a raffle or gift associated with Euro 2024. Ignore it.
Like a parasite that attaches itself to its host, when a relevant sporting event is held, the parasites grow like mushrooms. associated scams. This is what is happening with the Euro 2024which started last weekend.
All kinds of scams related to ticket raffles, trips to the final, free televisions to watch the games…These are our tips to avoid them.
Euro 2024 It is the most anticipated football competition of the year, where European teams compete against each other. It takes place from June 14 to July 14, so during this month you have to be on the lookout for associated scams.
How to avoid Euro 2024 online scams
The Web Damn Timo has already detected some scams that circulate on Facebook and other social networks, in addition to email.
The most active is an email with the image that you can see at the opening of the news. A supposed draw for two tickets for Euro 2024.
If you click on the link they will ask you to fill out a survey, while a clock with a countdown invites you not to think about it, because you will miss out on the bargain. Letting yourself think is the biggest enemy of scams.
After filling out the irrelevant survey, you will inevitably win both tickets. And here the scam begins. To send them to you, you have to pay 10 euros for shipping costs, so you must enter your personal information and credit card. Not only do they steal your data, but they also They subscribe you to a “loyalty club” that charges you 43 euros per month.
Variants of this type of scam are raffles for televisions to watch the Euro Cup, trips to see the final, cash prizes of 500 euros if Spain wins the final, etc. Also be careful with supposed Euro ticket sales apps, which may contain malware.
Another version of sports scams that is very successful is websites that sell tickets. The security company Proofpoint reveals that, for the Paris Olympics this summer, a website called Paris 24 Tickets has appeared in second position in Google searches.
This is one of the 338 fraudulent websites that have already been detected, to sell Olympic tickets. They charge you for the tickets, but you never receive them, or they are fake.
Proofpoint
UEFA itself has launched a statement informing about the situation of tickets for Euro 2024.
UEFA clarifies that the only place where tickets for Euro 2024 are sold is on the official website. They are also digital tickets accessible only from the UEFA app, so there are no paper tickets:
“All tickets for UEFA EURO 2024 are digital and distributed via the official mobile app UEFA Tickets, which has state-of-the-art security features. There are no paper tickets or tickets to print at home.
He also warns that Any other entry obtained outside of this app will be canceled: “Tickets purchased from third parties, unauthorized websites or agencies, as well as from social networks or resellers, may be canceled by UEFA at any time, and fans are likely to be denied entry or expelled from the stadium.” stadium”.
So now you know: if you are offered a ticket outside of the official UEFA website, it is either a scam or a resale with the probability of being rejected, so here you assume all the responsibility.
Tricks to avoid Euro 2024 scams
In reality, all of these scams are as old as the Internet, so it’s surprising that so many people are still getting scammed. Follow these tips to reduce risks:
Large companies do not do promotions by mail or messages. Precisely to reduce this type of scams, almost no company uses mail or messaging to carry out giveaways. They opt for their social media accounts, or their website.
Don’t click on the links. If you receive a message with raffles and prizes, never click on the links they include. If you think the promotion is real, go to the official website of that company yourself, or to its X account, Facebook, Instagram, etc., and look for the promotion yourself. You can even ask them through networks if they are holding a giveaway.
Check the sender. Take a look at the company or individual running the promotion. If it is a personal email, or the company name does not appear anywhere, be immediately suspicious. If it exists, “Google” it to see what data there is about it.
No to emergencies. If the promotion includes some type of countdown, limited stock, or a deadline that is very close, it is probably a scam.
Protection measures. Install a good antivirus, and always keep it updated.
Resolve doubts with INCIBE. The National Cybersecurity Institute (INCIBE) has a citizen assistance system, to resolve any questions by phone, WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you receive a suspicious message, before entering it, ask here if it is trustworthy. They will tell you.
They are simple rules to follow, but apparently there are many people who do not comply with these Euro 2024 scams. The consequences can be fatal if your credit card is stolen or you are signed up for a subscription without you realizing it.
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