Fake World Cup Tickets Scam | Boston News

A 50-year-old Somerville man, Robert Whelan, faces serious charges for running a slick scam selling fake FIFA World Cup tickets—pretending to be a Patriots season ticket holder with inside access. He swindled cash from victims by promising bulk tickets, then vanished with their money and even doctored emails—including one supposedly from a pension board president—to make it look legit. His arraignment is set for Monday in Somerville District Court, and the fallout could reveal how many people fell for his high-stakes hustle. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a193932137b7c549