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1. consumer.ftc.gov › consumer-alerts › 2024Scammers impersonate airline customer service representatives

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   Jul 25, 2024 · They reach out to them through fake social media accounts and pretend to be an airline customer service representative who's there to help. The scammers ask passengers for a slew of information, like their booking confirmation number, phone number, or bank account.

2. www.fodors.com › news › travel-tipsFake Airline Customer Service Centers Are Everywhere. Here’s ...

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   Jul 16, 2024 · Fake Customer Service Centers Aren’t Only Targeting Airlines. Nearly every consumer-facing business I know of has a scam call center impersonating its customer service.

3. www.bbb.org › article › scamsBBB Scam Alert: Airfare scams are cashing in on canceled flights

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   Jun 5, 2024 · BBB Scam Tracker has received multiple reports of scammers creating fake airline ticket booking sites or customer service numbers to charge travelers for rescheduling fake flights.

4. thepointsguy.com › news › airline-customer-service-scamFlyer beware: Don't fall for this airline customer service scam

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   Jul 19, 2023 · Travelers recently uncovered an increasingly common and elaborate airline customer service scam. Here's what you need to know to keep your information safe.

   • Author: Tarah Chieffi

5. www.which.co.uk › news › articleTravel scams: airline customers targeted by fake accounts on X

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   Scammers are infiltrating genuine customer queries and complaints on X (formerly Twitter) to target customers of major airlines. Frustrated customers often take to social media to ask companies for help, but Which? has found that scammers are impersonating trusted brands with ease.

6. www.forbes.com › sites › johnwasikSolicited By A Travel Scam? Here’s How They Work And 4 Ways ...

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   Aug 5, 2023 · Essentially, fraudsters set up fake travel agencies or travel-related listings, wait for buyers, and fulfill their bookings through stolen payment methods.

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   How do you know if a airline customer service center is scam?

   • One tactic all the scam airline customer service centers use to make their results pop in the search results is the use of unusual fonts and silly emojis. That draws the consumer’s attention to the colorful and unique result on the page. That is the sign of a fake airline customer service center.

   Fake Airline Customer Service Centers Are Everywhere. Here’s How To

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   Are opportunistic scammers stealing travelers' information?

   • Opportunistic scammers know this, and they’re lurking behind fake accounts trying to steal travelers’ information. Scammers crawl social media looking for posts from upset travelers. They reach out to them through fake social media accounts and pretend to be an airline customer service representative who's there to help.

   Scammers impersonate airline customer service representatives

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   Are scammers stealing money from unhappy travellers?

   • These are the key questions and answers. What’s the problem? Scammers intent on stealing money from unhappy travellers are running wild on social media. They take advantage of frustrated airline passengers and holidaymakers who go on to platforms such as X (formerly Twitter) in a bid to get a response on travel issues.

   How to spot a social media travel scam – and avoid losing hundreds of …

   www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/travel-scam-social-media-x-twitter-airline-holiday-b2561420.html

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   What happens if you call a scam airline?

   • When you call the number provided, the “airline” offers to book you a new ticket – for a price. However, if you follow up with real airline support, you’ll discover that nothing was wrong with your original flight. The message was a scam, and you just gave your credit card details to a con artist.

   BBB Scam Alert: Airfare scams are cashing in on canceled flights

   www.bbb.org/article/scams/20149-scam-alert-airfare-con-bills-victims-for-canceled-tickets

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   How do I contact my airline if I'm a scammer?

   • Details on how to contact your chosen airline can be found on its website. If you’ve sent your card details to a scammer, or lost money to a scam, call your bank immediately (using the number on the back of your card or on your statements) and report the scam to Action Fraud, or Police Scotland on 101 if you live in Scotland.

   Travel scams: airline customers targeted by fake accounts on X

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   Are fake airline accounts a scam?

   • We also discovered that fake accounts are often quicker to respond than the genuine airlines, but they also interrupt existing conversations between you and airlines, which can be harder to spot. We also found examples of scammers asking for enough data to commit identity fraud or sell on to other criminals. In terms of tactics, a scam account may:

   Travel scams: airline customers targeted by fake accounts on X

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8. www.independent.co.uk › travel › news-and-adviceHow to spot a social media travel scam – and avoid losing ...

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   Jun 13, 2024 · Scammers intent on stealing money from unhappy travellers are running wild on social media. They take advantage of frustrated airline passengers and holidaymakers who go on to platforms such as X...