Police arrest two over sale of bogus football tickets

Published: 3 December, 2010

POLICE investigating a bogus football ticket scam have arrested two people on suspicion of fraud.

A man and woman were arrested in Islington last Wednesday, and business premises in Blackstock Road, Finsbury Park, were raided in connection with the inquiry. A website offering non-existent Champions League tickets was shut down.

A police spokeswoman said:  “The only way for customers to guarantee they receive the tickets they have purchased is to visit official tour sites and agencies for a list of genuine sellers who have an agreement with promoters to sell legitimate tickets.”