Accommodations priced 40% below market rate, “only two spots left,” and payment by bank transfer only—three signs of a vacation scam.
DNSC today renewed its warning for the summer season: scammers post enticing ads with photos stolen from real accommodations, then pressure you to pay quickly. Red flags: the website isn’t a well-known platform, the price is suspiciously low, and you’re asked to make a direct bank transfer rather than pay by card.
It matters in the office, too: it’s the same pattern as “fake supplier” scams—a good offer, a sense of urgency, “pay into the new account.” The same calm response will keep you safe in both cases.
What are you doing today:
- Check the seller separately, not just the link in the ad.
- Pay through the platform or by card; never via transfer to a personal account.
- For businesses: always confirm any new IBAN from a supplier by phone, using a known number.
A paid vacation—not one that's been drained by scammers. 🏖️
Source: DNSC, via Realitatea.net — https://www.realitatea.net/stiri/social/avertisment-dnsc-pentru-turisti-how-to-spot-fake-accommodation-offers-and-how-to-avoid-fraud-when-booking-online-cuzggk
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