
Olympic scammers go for gold. [Research Saturday]
CyberWire Daily
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Scammer Tactics in Selling Fake Olympic Tickets
The chapter delves into the deceptive methods scammers utilize to peddle counterfeit tickets for events like the Olympics, including the creation of phony QR codes and mimicking legitimate ticketing platforms. It also touches upon the investigation of a suspicious ticket-selling website for the Paris Olympics and the collaborative efforts of law enforcement and Olympics partners to combat over 300 fraudulent ticketing sites.
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