Chinese fraud syndicate runs 300+ fake FIFA sites to steal World Cup ticket money
Cybersecurity firm Group‑IB uncovered a Chinese‑language fraud operation, dubbed GHOST STADIUM, that has registered over 4,300 domains mimicking FIFA’s site, with more than 300 actively phishing for ticket purchases and credentials. The scheme could cost fans up to $474 million, targeting premium tickets for the 2026 World Cup.