Crypto scams targeting fans of the 2026 World Cup are on the rise as the tournament kicks off
According to a report from TRM Labs, scammers are leveraging the hype of the 2026 World Cup to roll out a series of tricks aimed at fans, including fake ticket sales, match-fixing betting services, and various impersonation schemes related to the event.
So far, TRM has identified at least four wallet addresses associated with these activities.
Although the amount harvested is currently under $1,700, the firm warns that the scale and frequency of scams could increase significantly during the tournament.
In addition to fake tickets and fraudulent betting, users are also advised to be cautious with World Cup-themed tokens or projects claiming to have ties to FIFA without official verification.
These tokens may pose risks of low liquidity and high price volatility.
TRM Labs also warns of new scam formats such as deepfake impersonations of celebrities, fake streaming sites, and scam campaigns using cryptocurrency to complicate the tracking of funds.
In the context of the World Cup attracting millions of fans globally, it is crucial to thoroughly check the information sources and only trade through official channels to mitigate risks.
According to a report from TRM Labs, scammers are leveraging the hype of the 2026 World Cup to roll out a series of tricks aimed at fans, including fake ticket sales, match-fixing betting services, and various impersonation schemes related to the event.
So far, TRM has identified at least four wallet addresses associated with these activities.
Although the amount harvested is currently under $1,700, the firm warns that the scale and frequency of scams could increase significantly during the tournament.
In addition to fake tickets and fraudulent betting, users are also advised to be cautious with World Cup-themed tokens or projects claiming to have ties to FIFA without official verification.
These tokens may pose risks of low liquidity and high price volatility.
TRM Labs also warns of new scam formats such as deepfake impersonations of celebrities, fake streaming sites, and scam campaigns using cryptocurrency to complicate the tracking of funds.
In the context of the World Cup attracting millions of fans globally, it is crucial to thoroughly check the information sources and only trade through official channels to mitigate risks.