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TRAVEL SCAM
Paris, France
Fake Airbnb Rental Scam
Tourists book fake apartments online and arrive to find no accommodation
High Risk
COMMON LOCATIONS
Paris city center, tourist zones, Olympic event areas
HOW IT HAPPENS
HOW THE SCAM WORKS
Scammers create fake listings using stolen photos or cloned websites, ask for advance payment outside official platforms, then disappear or provide non-existent addresses
WATCH FOR THIS
WARNING SIGNS
Prices too cheap, requests for off-platform payment, fake websites, poor communication from host
STAY SMART
HOW TO AVOID IT
Book only via official platforms, avoid bank transfers, verify host profile and reviews, never pay خارج Airbnb/Booking.com
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