Major tournaments always create urgency. The World Cup adds travel pressure, premium pricing and fear of missing out. That is ideal ground for fraud.
The warning matters even more because the report says crypto-related theft reached US$3.4 billion in 2025. That is not a niche side story. It shows how big the criminal market around digital payments has become.
The update says some of the clearest danger signs are familiar:
Reports also describe “typo squatting” - web addresses that look almost right, but are built to steal logins, card details or wallet access.
The World Cup brand is also reportedly being used to market fake digital tokens and giveaways. That plays on two audiences at once: football fans and speculative buyers. In practice, buyers could end up with worthless assets or hand over personal and financial information.
As ticket demand rises and travel plans firm up, this story will only grow. The safest next move for supporters is simple: use official channels, type web addresses directly into the browser and treat every “once-in-a-lifetime” offer like a potential trap.