Civil Guard Warns of Fake RFEF Websites Targeting Spanish Football Fans
The Spanish Civil Guard has warned fans of fraudulent websites mimicking the Royal Spanish Football Federation to steal personal and financial information ahead of upcoming national team matches.
The excitement surrounding the Spanish national team’s recent World Cup success has created a new target for cybercriminals. The Civil Guard has issued a warning that scammers are exploiting fan enthusiasm for upcoming matches against Croatia, the Czech Republic, and England to launch digital fraud campaigns.
These criminals are creating fake websites that mimic the official Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) portal. These sites are designed to look authentic, tricking fans into handing over personal and banking information or paying for tickets that do not exist. Because these sites look so professional, many fans are being misled into believing they are using legitimate sales channels.
The RFEF has clarified that official ticket sales will not begin until early September. Any offer found online before that date should be treated as a scam. The federation has set up an email address, tickets@rfef.es, where fans can verify if a sales site is legitimate or report suspicious activity.
These scams not only cause financial loss but also highlight how major sporting events are increasingly targeted by organized crime. The Civil Guard is working closely with the RFEF to shut down these networks and urges fans to carefully check the website URL before entering any sensitive information. If you suspect you have encountered a fraudulent site, authorities encourage you to file a formal complaint to help stop these criminals and protect other fans.