Woman Falls for UK Visa Scam, Loses $99 and Personal Data
A 42-year-old woman from the Gießen district has fallen victim to a UK tourist visa scam, losing $99. The woman was tricked into paying a fee to a convincing fake website, which claimed to offer a valid Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) for the UK. The victim was lured into the scam after searching for the UK's ETA online. The fraudulent site, designed to mimic official platforms, charged a $99 fee for the supposed 'valid visa'. Unbeknownst to her, the site was operated by cybercriminals aiming to steal personal data and payment information. The woman was required to upload a photo and a page from her passport on the fake site, further compromising her security. The police are now warning the public about similar fraudulent websites. They advise travellers to be cautious when applying for an ETA and to only use official government websites. The search for the culprits behind these fake ETA websites continues, with no definitive attribution to a particular group or individual yet. Authorities urge travellers to be vigilant and double-check the authenticity of websites before entering personal or financial information. The woman's experience serves as a reminder of the growing threat of online scams targeting tourists.
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