World Cup Ticket scam: Red flags to look out for

Privacy Bee Founder and CEO Harry Maugans joined FOX 11 Los Angeles to discuss scams targeting fans looking for FIFA World Cup tickets and the warning signs consumers should know before making a purchase.

During the segment, Harry explained “typosquatting,” a tactic in which scammers create deceptive websites using domain names that closely resemble legitimate sites. A small mistake when entering a website address can send someone to a convincing fake site designed to facilitate fraud.

Harry shared practical red flags World Cup fans should watch for when searching for tickets online, including carefully checking website addresses before providing payment or personal information.