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The specialist force will be split into two teams. The first will focus on e-crime such as attempted hacks on computer systems and fraud aimed at sponsors and prospective visitors. The other will aim to prevent ticketing fraud and will investigate ticketing web sites. Investigators have already uncovered a network of internet domain names bought up by suspected criminals to cheat sports fans desperate for tickets.
Detective Chief Superintendent Nigel Mawer, an expert in sophisticated fraud, said: "It is common sense that where we already have
organised criminal networks involved in ticketing activity they are going to
get involved in the Olympics. We want to protect the reputation of the UK by
putting in preventative measures aimed at organised crime attacks on the
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Scotland Yard has established a specialist UK police force to deal with
counterfeit websites selling London Olympics 2012 tickets. It will also tackle
fake ticketing and related criminal activity. Extra Government funding for the new unit has been
made available after evidence emerged that organised crime groups are already
trying to cash in on the event.
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