With major sporting events like the Stanley Cup Final, the NBA Finals, and the upcoming World Cup drawing global attention, cybersecurity experts warn that scammers are using the excitement to target fans looking for tickets. “They know what they’re doing,” said Assaf Morag, a security researcher with the cybersecurity company Flare. “And they will sell you everything.” Morag says major sporting events are prime opportunities for online scammers, especially on social media.