Scammers send messages, primarily through messaging apps, which include genuine booking details such as contact numbers or stay dates. The goal is to appear legitimate and convince the user that there is a problem with payment or validation.
Posing as the tourist establishment or booking platform, they ask affected individuals to enter their bank details via a link. These links lead to fraudulent websites specifically designed for financial information theft.
We recommend exercising extreme caution with any communication that urgently requests bank details.
The National Police emphasizes the importance of not sharing card information through links received via message or email. They advise verifying any issues by directly accessing the official app or website of the booking platform and distrusting alarmist messages.
Other key recommendations include carefully checking the web address before entering personal data and enabling two-step verification whenever possible. If bank information has been provided, immediate contact with the financial institution is advised. Legitimate platforms do not request full card details through these channels.
The Police remind the public that if they become a victim of this fraud, it is crucial to gather evidence such as screenshots or messages and file a report as soon as possible.
