World Cup ticket scams spark federal call for resale protections

Advocacy groups NIVA and Fan Alliance sent a joint letter urging Congress to ban speculative and ghost tickets, push universal resale protections, price caps, and stricter penalties, plus a data-reporting requirement for secondary ticketing platforms, after numerous fans report being scammed out of thousands for World Cup tickets. StubHub blames FIFA tech and transfer limits for issues; FIFA defends official channels. Missouri’s attorney general and the FBI have warned fans about fraud. The push is part of broader coverage of World Cup ticketing integrity and consumer protection.