00:00Hey everyone, and welcome back to the channel. Today, we need to talk about something really
00:06serious that's already starting to surface, even though it feels a long way off. It's
00:12about the 2026 League One football season in France, and a massive ticket scam that authorities
00:18are warning could affect thousands of fans. I know 2026 seems like a lifetime away, but
00:26that's exactly what the scammers are counting on. They're playing a long game, and if we're
00:32not careful, a lot of people could lose a lot of money and have their football dreams crushed.
00:37So, here's what's happening. We're seeing a huge spike in sophisticated, professional-looking
00:43websites and social media pages popping up, all claiming to be official or authorized resellers
00:49for 2026 League One match tickets. They offer incredible deals, like early bird specials,
00:56guaranteed seats for high-demand matches like Le Classique between PSG and Marcel, or even
01:03full season passes at a fraction of the expected price. They use official club logos, slick graphics,
01:10and countdown timers to create a sense of urgency and authenticity. It all looks incredibly convincing,
01:18but here's the catch. It's all fake. The official tickets for the 2026 season won't be released
01:24for a very, very long time. The league and the clubs haven't even finalized the schedules,
01:30let alone started the official sales process. These scammers are selling nothing but empty promises.
01:37They take your money now, and by the time 2026 rolls around and you realize you have no ticket,
01:44their website will have vanished, their social media accounts will be deleted, and your money will be
01:49long gone. It's a classic pre-sale scam, but on an unprecedented scale for a football league season
01:56so far in advance. So why are they doing it so early? It's a clever strategy. First, by operating so
02:04far ahead of the actual event, they face less immediate scrutiny. Most people aren't thinking
02:10about 2026 yet, so these sites can fly under the radar. Second, it allows them to collect a massive
02:17amount of money over a long period. And third, it exploits the passion of international fans,
02:24especially those planning a trip to France who want to secure their tickets well in advance.
02:31These fans are often less familiar with the official purchasing channels and are prime targets.
02:36So, how can you protect yourself? It's actually very simple.
02:42Rule number one, only ever buy tickets from the official sources.
02:46This means the official league one website, the official websites of the individual football clubs,
02:52or their explicitly authorized and verified ticket partners.
02:57Never, and I mean never, buy from a link you see on social media, a pop-up ad,
03:02or a site you found through a random search engine result, no matter how good the deal looks.
03:09Rule number two, be incredibly skeptical of any offer that seems too good to be true.
03:14Half-price tickets for a sold-out derby, front row seats guaranteed two years in advance.
03:21These are massive red flags. The demand for these matches is huge,
03:26and official sellers have no reason to offer crazy discounts.
03:30Scarcity and high demand are what scammers exploit.
03:34Rule number three, check the website's details.
03:37Look for a physical address, a working contact number, and professional customer service.
03:44Scammers often use generic email addresses and have no real-world contact information.
03:50Also, check the URL. A legitimate site will have a secure connection, a professional domain name,
03:58and won't have weird spelling errors or extra characters.
04:02It's heartbreaking to think about fans saving up for what they believe is a dream trip,
04:07only to find out they've been scammed.
04:10Football is supposed to bring us joy, not financial distress.
04:14Please, share this information with any football fan you know,
04:18especially if they've ever talked about wanting to see a match in France.
04:23The more people who are aware of this, the fewer victims these scammers will be able to find.
04:29Let's look out for each other and make sure our focus stays on the beautiful game,
04:34not on fighting scams. Thanks so much for watching.
04:38Stay safe, be smart, and I'll see you in the next video.
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