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TRAVEL SCAM
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
E-Ticket Payment Scam
Fake websites trick tourists into paying for a free immigration e-ticket form.
High Risk
COMMON LOCATIONS
Online searches, travel preparation phase
HOW IT HAPPENS
HOW THE SCAM WORKS
1. Tourist searches for e-ticket form online
2. Fake website appears similar to official site
3. Asks for payment to process form
4. Tourist pays for something that is actually free
WATCH FOR THIS
WARNING SIGNS
- Website asks for payment
- Looks slightly different from official site
- Appears in sponsored ads
- Urgent or misleading instructions
STAY SMART
HOW TO AVOID IT
- Use only official government website
- Avoid clicking ads in search results
- Never enter card details for free forms
- Verify URL before submitting info
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