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RUGBY fans are being warned of ticket scams ahead of Ireland’s crucial Six Nations clash with France.
Ticket scams have increased by a third in Ireland in build-up to France game, according to Revolut.
Scammers are using a number of social media platforms including Facebook, X and WhatsApp
The ban has alerted rugby fans to the surge in ticket fraud and is issuing a warning to customers ahead of Ireland’s eagerly-anticipated match against France.
People aged 25-34 are the most vulnerable potential victims.
A Spokesperson for Revolut said: “Those on the hunt for last-minute tickets ahead of Saturday’s match at Aviva Stadium are being urged to hear the bank’s warning after Revolut recorded a third more ticket scam victims in Ireland over the final two weeks of February compared with the previous two.
“It comes as little surprise given that this weekend’s matches could decide the outcome of this year’s Championship, with Ireland bidding for a historic Six Nations three-peat.”
Over €550m in potential fraud against its customers was prevented by the Revolut team in 2023.
General Manager at Revolut Bank, Ireland Branch, Malcolm Craig, said: “We know how important the Six Nations is to so many of our customers across all of the competing nations but none more so than Ireland, where Irish rugby fans are so anxious to support their team.
“Sadly, fraudsters capitalise on the scarcity and demand for these events, particularly ahead of Championship-defining matches such as this weekend’s.
“We urge customers not to panic-buy or fall for offers that are too good to be true.
“The security of our customers’ money is our absolute priority and we firmly advise people to only purchase tickets from trusted ticketing platforms that offer clear protections against fraudulent sellers.”
Some key red flags in identifying fraud include avoiding to meet in person, deals too good to be true, fake photos, unofficial sites or speedy agreements.
Revolut chiefs said they’re continually enhancing its security features and fraud detection systems whilst also providing educational resources to help consumers stay informed about potential risks.
In 2024, they launched Revolut Secure, which brings together all its cutting-edge security features to give customers control over how their money is protected.
Common sacm tactics identified by Revolut
- Impossible to meet in person: Scammers rarely ever live in the city where the match is taking place, and prefer to make deals online instead of meeting buyers in person.
- Less controlled environments: To successfully scam their victims, criminals mainly use unofficial sites or social media marketplaces where there are fewer verifications.
- Too good to be true: In some cases, scammers sell fake match tickets at very good prices, attempting to lure victims into transferring money quickly to avoid missing out.
- FOMO (Fear of Missing Out): Fraudsters pressure victims into paying quickly or risk tickets being sold to someone else, feigning multiple offers to distract from the tell-tale signs. It might be a Championship-deciding match — but be careful with your money!
- Photos can fool you: Criminals often convince victims with screenshots of legitimate looking digital tickets to build confidence, but these are often fake and fraudsters have nothing to transfer. Stick to making purchases solely through legitimate platforms.
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RAIL passengers in England are being shown how often trains are cancelled and delayed at individual stations for the first time.
Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said the policy heralds “a new era of rail accountability”.
Performance data produced by regulator the Office of Rail and Road is now available for more than 1,700 stations.
Digital screens at major stations are displaying the statistics, while the information for smaller stations is available to view online by scanning QR codes.
The screens also provide information on work operators and Network Rail are doing in their area to improve performance.
Train reliability across Britain is at a record low, with the equivalent of more than one in 25 services cancelled in the year to February 1.
Ms Alexander said: “Today marks the beginning of a new era of rail accountability.
“These displays are a step towards rebuilding trust with passengers using our railways, as we continue to tackle the root causes of frustrating delays and cancellations.
“Through fundamental rail reform, we’re sweeping away decades of dysfunctionality – putting passengers first, driving growth through connectivity as part of this Government’s Plan for Change.”
Data is available for the 14 operators funded by the Department for Transport (DfT), as well as for other train companies who have agreed it can be displayed.
Analysis by the PA news agency found Ealing Broadway in west London was the major station with the worst reliability of services in the four weeks to February 1.
That is out of the 77 stations with more than 10,000 scheduled services in that period.
The equivalent of 7.9% of services at Ealing Broadway – which is used by Elizabeth line and Great Western Railway trains – were cancelled.
Elizabeth line stations make up seven of the 10 worst for cancellations, including Bond Street (7.4%), Farringdon (6.5%) and Paddington (5.6%).
The other three stations are all on Merseyside’s Merseyrail network, which has suffered problems with trains being unable to draw electricity from the third rail during wintry weather.
The highest cancellation score of any station in England was 22.8% at Ince & Elton in Cheshire, which is one of the least used in the country.
It was scheduled to have just 92 services during the period.
Jacqueline Starr, chief executive of the Rail Delivery Group, which represents operators, said: “We know how frustrating it is for customers when their train is cancelled or delayed.
“By being transparent with this data and the positive actions we’re taking, it shows how serious the industry is in putting this right by continuing to strive for improvements.
“This send a clear message to customers the rail sector is committed to improving punctuality and to find solutions to make train services more reliable.”
Natasha Grice, director at watchdog Transport Focus, said: “Passengers tell us they want a reliable, on-time train service and will welcome improvements to information about the punctuality of their service and cancellations being shared more transparently.
“It’s important that the industry uses this information to drive up performance.”
The DfT is consulting on proposals for how Great British Railways will run.
The new public sector body will be responsible for overseeing train operations and railway infrastructure.
Percentage of scheduled services that failed to call from January 5 to February 1
- Ince and Elton (Cheshire) – 22.83 per cent (of 92 services)
- Gathurst – 16.21 per cent (of 1,592 services)
- Earlswood (Surrey) – 11.74 per cent (of 2,130 services)
- Birchgrove – 11.74 per cent (of 1,457 services)
- Rhiwbina – 11.74 per cent (of 1,457 services)
- Whitchurch (Cardiff) 11.74 per cent (1,457)
- Salfords (Surrey) – 11.73 per cent (2,132)
- Arram – 10.74 per cent (242)
- Hartlepool – 9.90 per cent (1,566)
- Ellesmere Port – 9.71 per cent (2,060)
- Causeland – 9.71 per cent (443)
- Sandplace – 9.71 per cent (443)
- St Keyne Wishing Well Halt – 9.71 per cent (443)
- Coombe Junction Halt – 9.68 per cent (93)
- Looe – 9.66 per cent (704)
- Foxfield – 9.62 per cent (946)
- Sunderland – 9.59 per cent (1,554)
- Bardon Mill – 9.38 per cent (650)
- Ore – 9.24 per cent (2,533)
- Homerton – 9.22 per cent (7,372)
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