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France news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Louvre official says fraud inevitable' at large museums as France probes multimillion euro scheme

The Independent funds on-the-ground investigative journalism without paywalls while the Louvre faces a suspected decade-long, 10 million euro ticket-fraud scheme linked to its large scale.
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fromFortune
1 week ago
France news

Louvre director says 'some issues of fraud' are inevitable at the giant, ancient Paris museum | Fortune

France news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

French police arrest nine people over suspected 10m Louvre ticket fraud

A suspected organized ticket-fraud network at the Louvre led to nine detentions, including staff and tour guides, amid security problems after a major jewel heist.
France news
fromThe Local France
2 weeks ago

Two Louvre staff arrested over ticket fraud

French police dismantled a large-scale ticket fraud network at the Louvre, and two staff members were arrested after a museum report prompted the operation.
fromFortune
1 week ago
France news

Louvre director says 'some issues of fraud' are inevitable at the giant, ancient Paris museum | Fortune

Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
2 weeks ago

The Olympics Are Going Mobile - Your Security Strategy Has to Follow

Mobile devices are the main cyberattack target at Milano‑Cortina 2026, with fake ticketing, fraudulent apps, malvertising, and disruptions to payments and streaming.
Travel
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

Man accused of impersonating a pilot for free flights reveals security problems

A Canadian man allegedly used fake airline credentials to obtain hundreds of free flights and requested cockpit jump-seat access, exposing multiple aviation security vulnerabilities.
E-Commerce
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Larry Magid: Enjoy the Super Bowl, but watch out for scammers

Super Bowl scams commonly target fans with fake tickets, payment red flags, lodging and merchandise fraud; buy only from verified sellers and expect high prices.
Music
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Why California's fight over ticket fraud has become a proxy war against Ticketmaster and Live Nation

Speculative and fake resale tickets on secondary markets can leave buyers unable to attend events despite payment, revealing gaps in consumer and artist protection.
fromSnowBrains
1 month ago

Ski Resorts are Turning to A.I. to Prevent Ticket Fraud - SnowBrains

Using A.I. for detecting ticket fraud follows the recent trend of A.I. making its way into snow sports. Recently, competition organizations like X Games and the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) have experimented with using A.I. to assist with judging contests. Brands are also using A.I. to assist with creating graphics for their skis and snowboards. And it does not look like the A.I. train is slowing down any time soon.
Snowboarding
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Five men sentenced for Liverpool FC ticket scam

Five men convicted for conspiracy to fraudulently obtain and resell Liverpool FC match tickets at inflated prices through manipulated allocations and a Dubai-registered Seatfinder UK.
fromBarca Universal
2 months ago

Barcelona uncover 500 illegal ticket sales by club members ahead of 'high risk' Frankfurt clash | Barca Universal

A recent report from AS has revealed a serious breach within FC Barcelona's ticketing system ahead of the high-risk Champions League clash against Eintracht Frankfurt. According to the outlet, the Catalan club has identified around 500 cases of illegal ticket resales carried out by their own members. As such, this issue that immediately triggered cancellations and could lead to some of the harshest disciplinary measures available, including expulsion from membership.
FC Barcelona
Toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 months ago

Score or scam? Beware of fraudulent World Series ticket sales, police say ahead of Friday's game | CBC News

Scammers target Blue Jays World Series ticket buyers with counterfeit, duplicate, or non-existent tickets; verify sellers, use official vendors, and pay by credit card.
fromwww.bbc.com
6 months ago

'Ruthless' fraudsters scam football fans out of 2.5m

Fraud is a ruthless crime that preys on our passions, our trust, and our excitement. 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.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.cbc.ca
6 months ago

StubHub refunds 3 more people targeted by a scam on its platform | CBC News

Dickson is one of three people who contacted CBC Toronto about StubHub's failure to help them after their accounts were hacked, following a story about a Blue Jays fan whose pricey tickets were sold from his account.
E-Commerce
fromwww.independent.co.uk
8 months ago

Urgent warning for anyone buying Glastonbury Festival and Oasis tickets

The Independent believes in accessible journalism, urging supporters to fund reporters who cover important issues like reproductive rights and climate change without paywalls.
UK news
New York Knicks
fromNew York Post
10 months ago

Pistons restrict out-of-state ticket sales for playoff games against Knicks

Pistons implement geo-fencing on playoff tickets to combat ticket fraud, not mainly to exclude Knicks fans.
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