1,500 fake football tickets 'hard pill to swallow'
Briefly

Matty Orme revealed how he was scammed when purchasing Champions League final tickets, realizing they were fake after examining an emailed PDF for edits.
Orme's experience reflects a wider trend, with Santander reporting nearly 243,000 pounds lost to sports ticket scams, predominantly in football, highlighting the risk fans face.
The statistics indicate a worrying rise in sporting ticket fraud, as the average losses per scam victim have surged this year, demonstrating increased vulnerability.
After posting his experience online, Orme connected with about 50-60 other victims, illustrating the rampant and collaborative nature of these scams.
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