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Suffolk Trading Standards warns of Ipswich Town ticket scams

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Suffolk Trading Standards has issued an alert about fraudulent social media posts offering tickets to Ipswich Town Football Club matches.

The big picture: With high demand for ITFC tickets, scammers are exploiting fans' willingness to pay inflated prices.

  • Fraudsters create fake posts on social media and online marketplaces advertising non-existent tickets.

  • They often use images of real tickets to appear legitimate.

  • Victims are tricked into making bank transfers, which offer limited protection.

  • After payment, scammers either send fake tickets or disappear entirely.

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Why it matters: Fans who fall for these scams risk losing money and being unable to attend matches.

What they're saying: "The only way of guaranteeing the ticket is genuine is to buy from ITFC," Suffolk Trading Standards stated.

Be smart:

  • Only purchase tickets directly from Ipswich Town Football Club.

  • Be wary of social media posts or online marketplace listings offering tickets.

  • Avoid paying by bank transfer for tickets from unofficial sources.

What to do if scammed:

  • Contact your bank immediately.

  • Report the fraud to Action Fraud.

The bottom line: With strict reselling rules in place, fans should familiarise themselves with ITFC's ticket touting policy to avoid disappointment and financial loss.

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FareShare expands food redistribution network with new Ipswich site

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FareShare has officially launched its new site in Ipswich, aiming to provide more surplus food to communities in need across the region.

The big picture: FareShare East Anglia is part of the UK's largest food redistribution charity network. Last year, it distributed 1.6 million meals via over 140 organisations across Suffolk, Norfolk, Essex and Cambridgeshire.

Why it matters: The larger facility will allow FareShare to increase its capacity for redistributing food that would otherwise go to waste, supporting local charities and community groups.

Kris Gibbon-Walsh, Rev. Lawrence Carey, Steve Dermody, Cllr Lynne Mortimer, Oliver Paul, Debbie Blacker, Les Dobson and Mike Barrett
Kris Gibbon-Walsh, Rev. Lawrence Carey, Steve Dermody, Cllr Lynne Mortimer, Oliver Paul, Debbie Blacker, Les Dobson and Mike BarrettGlen FarthingRed Wren Studios

Key details:

  • The ribbon-cutting ceremony took place on 12 September, attended by local supporters and partners.

  • Deputy Mayor of Ipswich, Councillor Lynne Mortimer, officially opened the new site.

  • The expansion was made possible with support from funders, including Comic Relief.

What they're saying:

  • Mike Barrett, regional manager, FareShare East Anglia: "Opening a larger site, with greater capacity, is going to make a huge difference and we're enormously grateful to all our partners who have helped bring this project to fruition."

  • Kris Gibbon-Walsh, COO of FareShare: "This new bigger warehouse will allow the teams to work safely, whilst really making a difference to our capacity for redistributing food to organisations across the region and beyond."

  • Reverend Lawrence Carey of Triangle Church Ipswich: "The ability to have a regular delivery of food items from FareShare has helped us to offer support to our community through our Top Up Shops."

What's next: FareShare East Anglia is hosting an Open Day on 31 October for prospective partners, suppliers, and organisations interested in receiving food.

The bottom line: The new site will enable FareShare to expand its operations, providing more support to local communities facing food insecurity while reducing food waste.

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