The Premier League publishes the list of unauthorised websites for buying or selling match tickets

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The Premier League has published an updated list of unauthorised websites used for the purchase or resale of Barclays Premier League match tickets, on 21/10/2015.

The English Premier League reminded fans they should buy their tickets directly from Premier League clubs or their ticket resale partners. The league warned supporters against the risk of purchasing fake, cancelled or edited tickets, as well as the possibility of purchasing tickets at exorbitant prices or never receiving them at all.

The Premier League also encouraged supporters to submit other unofficial or fraudulent websites they have identified, in order to keep the blacklist up to date.

  • Viagogo, Ticketmaster and StubHub, three of the main ticket resale platforms and partners of several Premier League clubs, are currently under investigation by the UK Consumer's Association "Which?".
  • These companies are accused of selling tickets for sporting and cultural events without indicating the face value of the ticket, not providing information as to where fans would be sitting, or even selling fake tickets.
  • These failures…
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