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TRAVEL SCAM
Paris, France
Fake Booking Website Scam
Scammers create fake travel booking websites to steal money and personal information from tourists.
High Risk
COMMON LOCATIONS
Online bookings, travel planning stage
HOW IT HAPPENS
HOW THE SCAM WORKS
Fake websites mimic real travel platforms → Tourists book hotels or flights → Payment is taken but no booking exists → Personal data may also be stolen
WATCH FOR THIS
WARNING SIGNS
Unusual website URLs, extremely low prices, unsecured payment pages, poor reviews
STAY SMART
HOW TO AVOID IT
Book only from trusted platforms, verify website URLs, avoid clicking unknown links
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