Euro 2016 , the third most publicized sporting event on the planet after the Olympic Games and the World Cup , began on June 10 and for a month , France welcomed 24 teams to 51 games . No less than 7 to 8 million supporters are expected in the 10 host cities . A bargain for scammers . Because yes, it is estimated that only for stadiums and fan-zones, supporters should spend 750 million euros . To combat scams, the Directorate-General for Competition , Consumer Affairs and Fraud Prevention (DGCCRF) and the customs authorities launched the "#Tousfairplay" information campaign. Purchases, lodging, restaurants, this little guide translated into 6 languages brings together everything you need to know to avoid getting caught: www.douane.gouv.fr and www.economie.gouv. en / DGCCRF. And we, we have listed the biggest scams to never again fall in the panel:
- Counterfeit notes : more vicious and dangerous for the purse than traditional sellers, some malicious people have set up sales sites allowing them to extract money from us by selling fake notes, and to recover our banking data. So to be certain to buy the right ticket, go to the website Brandsays , set up by UEFA which checks the authenticity of the sales sites.
- The false jerseys : watch out for counterfeits ! It is imperative to buy on the premises or official sites of sale . If an article appears suspicious, do not hesitate to check the label, pay attention to the quality of the garment and the logo. Prices may also be abnormally low, so always ask for an invoice and make sure that the seller accepts all types of payment. In its guide, Customs recalls that the import, export or simple possession of infringing products of trademarks constitutes a customs offense .
- Mobile applications stuffed with ads : the publisher Antivirus Avast has also published a series of recommendations on its blog and warns against certain mobile applications . Beware of those that contain the words "Soccer 2016" or "Football 2016-2025" , available on the platform of applications of Google, and which have the final function only to pour tons of ads on the terminals. They present themselves as official Euro 2016 games but are in reality only software programs that broadcast untimely advertisements.
