Thinking about getting a last-minute World Cup final ticket? Experts warn of scams.

NBC New York reports on scams targeting last-minute World Cup final ticket buyers, noting that resale prices on platforms like Ticketmaster, SeatGeek, and StubHub are reaching $35,000–$48,000 ahead of Sunday's Spain vs. Argentina match at MetLife Stadium. The article features advice from Dan Farrow, a Legal Shield attorney, who recommends buyers avoid social media sales, use credit cards instead of peer-to-peer payment apps, and verify tickets through FIFA's official app before entry; it also includes street-level reporting with quotes from fans unable to afford these prices. The reporting is bylined and includes specific pricing data and practical warnings, though the article lacks independent corroboration of the scam prevalence claims—related coverage from NBC Bay Area and The Guardian mention actual ticket disputes and regulatory challenges (a German injunction against FIFA over resale pricing), but the NBC NY piece does not reference these broader ticket market problems. Readers should monitor whether scam reports spike post-event and whether authorities publish fraud statistics tied to this match.