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| Brentford fans in play-off final 'cash scam' | Brentford fans in play-off final 'cash scam' |
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| A number of Brentford fans say they have had money fraudulently withdrawn from their bank accounts after purchasing tickets to the upcoming play-off final. | A number of Brentford fans say they have had money fraudulently withdrawn from their bank accounts after purchasing tickets to the upcoming play-off final. |
| Brentford take on Yeovil Town in the League One Play-Off Final on Sunday. | Brentford take on Yeovil Town in the League One Play-Off Final on Sunday. |
| But fans who bought tickets through the club-recommended website Ticket Zone say additional money was subsequently withdrawn from their accounts. | But fans who bought tickets through the club-recommended website Ticket Zone say additional money was subsequently withdrawn from their accounts. |
| The club is investigating, while Ticket Zone is yet to comment. | The club is investigating, while Ticket Zone is yet to comment. |
| Supporter Derek Abbey was alerted to the possible scam on a fan website. | |
| He then found £380 had been fraudulently spent on Oyster Card credits from his bank account. | He then found £380 had been fraudulently spent on Oyster Card credits from his bank account. |
| 'Absolute disaster' | 'Absolute disaster' |
| Mr Abbey said: "Both the club and Ticket Zone seem completely flummoxed as to how this could happen. | Mr Abbey said: "Both the club and Ticket Zone seem completely flummoxed as to how this could happen. |
| "It's an absolute disaster." | "It's an absolute disaster." |
| The scam is not thought to have affected those who bought tickets by phone. | The scam is not thought to have affected those who bought tickets by phone. |
| It is understood supporters of Bradford City buying tickets through the website for the League Two final may also have had money taken. | It is understood supporters of Bradford City buying tickets through the website for the League Two final may also have had money taken. |
| A statement posted on Brentford's website said: "It has been brought to the club's attention that some supporters who bought online from Ticket Zone have had attempts to fraudulently use their credit card or debit card details. | A statement posted on Brentford's website said: "It has been brought to the club's attention that some supporters who bought online from Ticket Zone have had attempts to fraudulently use their credit card or debit card details. |
| "Some of these attempts have been successful and the club knows of supporters now in discussion with their bank or credit card supplier to reclaim their money. | "Some of these attempts have been successful and the club knows of supporters now in discussion with their bank or credit card supplier to reclaim their money. |
| "The club has been in discussion with Ticket Zone since the problem came to light." | "The club has been in discussion with Ticket Zone since the problem came to light." |