FBI Warns That Fake FIFA Website Being Used to Steal Personal Information

By The Epoch Times | Created at 2026-06-18 20:46:51 | Updated at 2026-06-19 00:01:42 3 hours ago
FBI Warns That Fake FIFA Website Being Used to Steal Personal Information

FBI personnel enter a building in Portsmouth, Va., Wednesday, May 6, 2026. Peter Casey/The Virginian-Pilot via AP

The FBI on Tuesday advised people to be wary of fraudulent websites that try to mimic World Cup or FIFA sites as the agency warned that such websites have been used to steal personal information and sell counterfeit tickets.

In a public service announcement, the FBI said that scammers and fraudsters have launched spoofing attempts designed to mimic FIFA’s official website as the World Cup games hosted in North America continue.

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