Luke Littler issues warning to darts fans after merchandise scam emerges

Luke Littler has warned fans to be cautious after discovering fake signed merchandise being sold online.

The Darts wonderkid recently found out that scammers were trying to make money by forging his signature on items. Littler, 17, has become a phenomenon since his rise to prominence during his run to the World Championship final.

The teenager has since reached the final of the Dutch Masters, where he was defeated by Michael van Gerwen. During the tournament, Littler signed 1,050 Ultimate Darts cards, with his signature being 'The Nuke'. This has led to forgeries emerging and the Darts sensation has urged his supporters to be aware of these false signatures.

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After realising some fans had mistakenly bought items they thought he had signed, Littler said: "There are a few people out there who will try to steal it (my signature) and say it's me and that.

"I have seen quite a few over the past few weeks after the world championship. People have been privately messaging me saying: 'Have you signed this, have you signed that?' No. Sorry to bring it to you, but I haven't signed much..."

The Ultimate Darts cards are similar to the Ultimate Team cards popularised by the EA Sports FC series, formerly licensed by FIFA, which allows players to open virtual 'packs' of players to buy, sell and build their own squads. An avid fan of the game, Littler has admitted that is how he has spent some of his £230,000 in prize money.

When asked what he had used some of his winnings on, Littler said: "FIFA points, to be honest. That's all I have bought myself. You