“More than three quarters of football ticket scams last season started on social media, with what seem like genuine ‘first come, first served’ offers all too often designed to rip off desperate fans.”
Hanson says supporters should “only buy directly from clubs, their official partners and legitimate resale outlets”.
Liverpool supporters were the most likely to be targeted, followed by fans of Arsenal, Manchester United and Chelsea.
Supporters aged 25-34 were the most frequent victims of ticket scams, making up 28% of cases, followed by those aged 18-24 (26%).
New Premier League rules for the 2026-27 season requires clubs to offer 70% of their tickets digitally, as it offers a greater defence to ticket touting.
