Around 300 cases already
Fake tickets! Mega fraud at the Ice Hockey World Championship
Mega scam at the Ice Hockey World Championship! Numerous fans have fallen for counterfeit tickets or tickets sold several times. Around 300 such cases were reported to the Czech police in the first four days.
The total loss amounts to around 690,000 crowns, the equivalent of around 27,800 euros. Those affected usually only notice the fraud when the turnstile at the entrance to the arena does not accept the QR code on their ticket and an error message appears. At the complaints desk, those affected then receive a confirmation with which they can file a complaint with the police.
At both venues in Ostrava and Prague, law enforcement officers are on site with experts in cybercrime, among other things. This is because the illegally resold or counterfeit tickets were often purchased on classified ad and resale platforms on the internet - often at inflated prices.
The Austrian national team will face Finland in their fourth group match at the World Cup on Wednesday (16:20). The World Cup ends on May 26.
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