Organizers of Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan are urging people to beware of fraudsters who claim to offer tickets, which have become increasingly hard to get.
The expo closes on October 13. Entry reservations are almost full, and ticket sales on the official website end on Tuesday.
Posts offering tickets have increased on social media. But the expo association has received multiple complaints from people who say they were defrauded of money.
The association bans the transfer or resale of tickets to unidentified individuals. It has been urging people not to buy tickets through social media.
Meanwhile, a security company has reported a surge in fake websites that claim to sell goods featuring the expo mascot, Myaku-Myaku.
About 400 such websites were confirmed in September.
They lure buyers with huge discounts but may fail to deliver purchased items or misuse personal information entered.
A security company official says fraudsters always take advantage of major events like an expo, so people should avoid making purchases from unofficial websites.

Quiz 1:
Question text: According to the article, where can one no longer buy tickets for the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai?
A. The official website
B. Social media platforms
C. Unofficial websites
D. Ticket resale marketplaces

Quiz 2:
Question text: What is the mascot of Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai called?
A. Myaku-Myaku
B. Kibo-kun
C. Mirai-chan
D. Harmony-bot

Quiz 3:
Question text: What action is the Expo association urging people to avoid regarding tickets?
A. Buying from official websites
B. Transferring or reselling tickets to unidentified individuals
C. Buying tickets through secure online platforms
D. Making purchases from unofficial websites