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# Suffolk Trading Standards warns of Ipswich Town ticket scams
- URL: https://www.ipswich.co.uk/suffolk-trading-standards-warns-of-ipswich-town-ticket-scams/
- Published: 2024-09-11T07:17:59.000Z
- Updated: 2026-03-16T15:35:51.000Z
- Description: Suffolk Trading Standards has issued an alert about fraudulent social media posts offering tickets to Ipswich Town Football Club matches.
- Author: Oliver Rouane-Williams
- Tags: News, Scams & Consumer Safety, #article, Ipswich Town Football Club, Suffolk Trading Standards, #Import 2026-03-16 14:46

**The big picture:** With high demand for ITFC tickets, scammers are exploiting fans' willingness to pay inflated prices.

- Fraudsters create fake posts on social media and online marketplaces advertising non-existent tickets.
- They often use images of real tickets to appear legitimate.
- Victims are tricked into making bank transfers, which offer limited protection.
- After payment, scammers either send fake tickets or disappear entirely.

![ITFC ticket office](https://storage.ghost.io/c/29/1e/291e4b7f-e551-4458-b546-61963954b22f/content/images/2026/03/1723760542-itfc-ticket-office-1.jpg)

Ticket office at Portman Road (Alamy)

**Why it matters:** Fans who fall for these scams risk losing money and being unable to attend matches.

**What they're saying:** "The only way of guaranteeing the ticket is genuine is to buy from ITFC," Suffolk Trading Standards stated.

**Be smart:**

- Only purchase tickets directly from Ipswich Town Football Club.
- Be wary of social media posts or online marketplace listings offering tickets.
- Avoid paying by bank transfer for tickets from unofficial sources.

**What to do if scammed:**

- Contact your bank immediately.
- Report the fraud to [Action Fraud](https://www.actionfraud.police.uk/?ref=ipswich.co.uk).

**The bottom line:** With strict reselling rules in place, fans should familiarise themselves with ITFC's ticket touting policy to avoid disappointment and financial loss.

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