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5 maj 2022 · A video warning travellers of a costly and "dangerous" hotel scam went viral on TikTok this week. The dupe centres on a family who were allegedly conned out of more than $6500 ($CAD6000) when they ordered room service from a fake hotel menu, unknowingly sharing debit card details with a criminal.
11 cze 2024 · If you are planning an upcoming trip, keep an eye out for hotel booking scams. BBB Scam Tracker continues to receive reports of travelers falling victim to lookalike websites.
A recent survey for the AHLA found that 6% of travelers who booked a hotel room online later discovered they had used a fake site. The group estimates 15 million hotel bookings have been made on rogue websites — scamming $1.3 billion from consumers per year.
1 lut 2024 · Sophisticated hackers and impersonating hotels via Booking.com, causing customers to lose thousands. This is what you need to look out for and what to do if you are the victim of a scam.
22 sie 2024 · How to tell if your hotel booking is a scam. OTAs can simplify the planning your travel, but the growing number of accommodation scams casts a shadow over their appeal. Scammers create fake listings on OTA sites like Booking.com and Airbnb and trick people into paying deposits or full payments.
17 cze 2024 · Phishing scams often use fake Booking.com webpages that look legitimate by pre-populating the victim's personal details, such as full name, hotel information, and stay duration. This tactic enhances the credibility of the scam.
27 mar 2023 · 5 Common Hotel Scams. Hotels are a popular target for scammers due to the high volume of guests and transactions that take place. Here are 5 common hotel scams that you should be aware of: Fake Booking Websites. Scammers can create fake hotel booking websites that look identical to legitimate ones.
