Jesse Lingard linked to Concierge First airline ticket scam

Former Manchester United and England footballer Jesse Lingard has been linked to social media advertisements for Concierge First, a company accused of defrauding customers through a flight booking scam. The company markets itself as a UK-based operator offering business and first-class airline tickets at discounts of up to 80%.

Multiple victims report that after paying for expensive tickets, the company ceased all communication and failed to provide the bookings. One London-based customer reported losing over £2,000 for Emirates business-class return flights to Dubai, noting that the company went silent immediately after payment was cleared.

Investigations into the company’s legitimacy have revealed that the registration number provided on the Concierge First website does not match any entry in Companies House. While Lingard appears in video clips thanking the company and a figure named “Cam” for significant savings, it remains unclear if the footballer personally endorsed the service or if his likeness was used without consent via AI-generated content.