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phantom

[fan-tuhm] / ˈfæn təm /


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Fraudsters are exploiting interest in the 2026 World Cup with a barrage of scams, as authorities and researchers caution against fake websites impersonating FIFA's official online presence to sell phantom tickets.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

“People borrow for years, and then get a 1099 for phantom gains that’s in the seven figures,” said Boersma.

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

So is this an example of what is known as a phantom trend, where fear can end up exacerbating the real-world impact rather than mitigating it?

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2026

The phantom fleet of sanctioned vessels now numbers 1,300 ships, according to TankerTrackers.com, a ship-tracking website.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 22, 2026

A chalk-dust phantom was almost oh her, its long dusty arms out.

From "Shadowshaper" by Daniel José Older




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