Fraudsters sell last-minute tours through fake channels of tour operators in instant messengers
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- Fraudsters create fake channels in messengers, posing as well-known tour operators, and sell last-minute tours with discounts of up to 50%.
- After payment, victims delete the correspondence and disappear.
- It is recommended to book tours only on official websites.
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Fraudsters began selling last-minute tours through messenger channels that pose as well-known tour operators, the press service of the Popular Front’s “Moshelovka” platform told RIA Novosti.
“Fraudsters create duplicate channels of well-known travel agencies in Telegram or disguise themselves as “private agents with access to confidential databases.” They distribute advertisements for trips to Sochi, Turkey or Altai with a discount of up to 50%,” the message says.
It is noted that the victim is rushed to pay, sent a link to a phishing site for booking, and after making the payment, they delete the correspondence and disappear.
Moshelovka advises booking tours only on the official websites of tour operators or in trusted offline offices of companies.
