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TRAVEL SCAM
Rome, Italy
Fake Luxury Hotel Booking Scam
Scammers created fake luxury hotel listings to trick tourists into paying for non-existent accommodations.
High Risk
COMMON LOCATIONS
Online booking platforms, travel planning stage
HOW IT HAPPENS
HOW THE SCAM WORKS
1. Scammers built fake hotel booking websites or listings
2. Tourists made advance payments for luxury stays
3. Upon arrival, victims discovered no valid reservation or hotel
WATCH FOR THIS
WARNING SIGNS
- Too-good-to-be-true hotel deals
- No verified reviews or official listing
- Payment requested outside trusted platforms
STAY SMART
HOW TO AVOID IT
- Book only through trusted platforms
- Verify hotel existence on maps and reviews
- Avoid direct transfers to unknown websites
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