Football fans are being warned about Carabao Cup final ticket scams.
Official tickets went on sale on Saturday for the match between Newcastle United and Manchester United at Wembley later this month.
Since the first batch was released to Newcastle fans counterfeits have been sold on social media and online.
Northumbria Police said eager fans had "already fallen victim to scams" having paid upfront for tickets they have then not received.
Det Insp Phil Thoburn said: "Please do not pay strangers for tickets as it is highly likely to be a scam.
"These people are despicable and are preying on those who are looking forward to enjoying the big game and trying every avenue to secure tickets.