Public warned against fraudulent websites selling Asian Cup tickets

National Cyber Security Agency says scammers might steal personal and banking details

NT Bureau

DOHA: Qatar’s National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) has said it has discovered fraudulent websites selling the 2023 Asian Cup tickets and warned the public against falling prey to the scam.

These websites are posing as the Qatar Football Association to hoodwink the public.

The Asian Cup began in Qatar yesterday.

 “The National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) warns against purchasing tickets for the 2023 Asian Cup from fraudulent websites that impersonate the official ticket-selling platform of the Qatar Football Association,” the organisation posted on social media.

“These deceptive sites exploit the public’s enthusiasm for this tournament by creating unreliable websites and accounts for fraudulent purposes.

“NCSA advises purchasing tickets exclusively from the official platform or designated ticket resale websites to avoid falling victim to phishing and fraud campaigns, which can compromise personal information and banking details.”

Tickets purchased via unauthorised channels are not valid. Around one million tickets have been sold for the competition so far, which is set to culminate on February 10.

Fans are able to resell their tickets by visiting the tournament’s official website and logging in to the “My Orders” section.