Bangladesh, Aug. 10 -- As the excitement builds for the upcoming Premier League season, football fans are being warned to exercise caution when purchasing match tickets. Recent data reveals that fraudulent ticket scams have cost fans across the UK millions of pounds over the last two seasons, highlighting an ongoing and concerning trend. Banks, government officials, and consumer experts are joining forces to alert supporters about the risks of buying tickets from unofficial sources and the importance of staying alert against scams.

Lloyds Bank, a major financial institution in the UK, has estimated that more than £2.5 million has been lost to football ticket fraud since the start of the 2023/24 season. This figure underscores the sh...