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During the Lunar New Year holiday of 2025 (Year of the Snake), with its nine-day break, the demand for travel surged dramatically. The convenience of booking flights, hotels, and all-inclusive tour packages online attracted a large number of customers. However, along with the growth of online travel came increasingly sophisticated scams.
Many individuals have exploited consumers' desire for attractive deals to commit fraud. They often impersonate employees of reputable airlines or travel agencies, or create fake websites and fan pages to advertise extremely cheap airline tickets and tours with enticing promotions. When customers express interest, these individuals request advance payments to personal accounts as a deposit or full payment. After receiving the money, they disappear without a trace, leaving consumers with nothing but money and nothing to lose.
The practice of creating fake fan pages and forging invoices from travel companies to sell tours, airline tickets, and hotels increases as Tet (Lunar New Year) approaches.
Given the increasing sophistication of scams, people are especially advised to be vigilant and cautious when booking accommodations or purchasing tours. Thoroughly checking and verifying information about the location, facilities of the accommodation, and the background of the service provider is extremely important.
To avoid becoming a victim of these scams, consumers need to be extremely vigilant and cautious when booking travel services online. They should choose reputable service providers with clear addresses and complete contact information. Before deciding to book, thoroughly research the product and service information, and carefully read the terms and policies of the provider. In particular, do not transfer money to the seller's personal account; only pay through reputable online payment channels.
People need to stay vigilant to celebrate the Lunar New Year of the Snake safely and happily.
If possible, go directly to the location or contact the unit via their official phone number to verify the information. It is especially important to note that if in doubt, stop the transaction and immediately report it to the competent authorities.
Authorities also need to strengthen inspections and strictly handle fraudulent activities in the tourism sector, while stepping up efforts to raise awareness and warn people about common scams.
With the above information, we hope consumers will equip themselves with the necessary knowledge to protect themselves from scams and have a fun and safe Tet holiday.
