US EditionCriminals Plot to Sack Super Bowl Fans for a Loss. Beware These Scams Targeting the Big Game.
Federal and local authorities have seized $33 million in counterfeit Super Bowl merchandise ahead of the game as 1.3 million visitors are expected in the host region.
- DHS and the NFL warned fans to watch for counterfeit Super Bowl merchandise as 1.3 MILLION visitors are expected in the Bay Area.
- Scammers are targeting fans with counterfeit jerseys and hats on fake websites offering discounts; Yoav Keren, CEO of Brandshield, said, 'In many of these in these counterfeit websites, you'll see a nice discount. A 10, 20%, 15% discount'.
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection's Eric Batt said, 'These fake products, from jerseys to hats, rings and other fan gear, are not only illegal, but they undermine legitimate businesses and put consumers at risk.' DHS and officials report nearly $40 MILLION seized last year and $33 MILLION so far.
- Officials advise consumers to buy only from authorized retailers like NFL shop or Fanatics, check for a Super Bowl logo and NFL hologram, and avoid risks to personal information and money.
- Cyber experts warn that scammers are using AI-enabled tactics to create highly realistic fake content, while Jeff Branigan and Cathy Lanier emphasize no credible threats exist to the Super Bowl.
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tippinsightsLawmakers Are Warning Fans Ahead Of Super Bowl Sunday
Federal lawmakers are warning Super Bowl fans to stay alert for scams targeting betting, tickets, and merchandise ahead of this year’s big game. Americans are expected to wager a record $1.8 billion on the Super Bowl, according to the American Gaming Association. Scammers are exploiting the ...
NFL issues counterfeit merch warning ahead of Super Bowl
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- The NFL and law enforcement officials are warning fans attending the Super Bowl in the Bay Area to be alert to counterfeit merchandise and tickets. The warning comes as thousands of people arrive in the region this week for the big game. According to U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the agency seized approximately 78 million counterfeit items in 2025 with an estimated value of $7.4 billion. These seizures included 300,…
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