Beware of Phishing Scams Impersonating Hotel Reservation Services

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The Singapore Police Force has observed an increase in phishing scams related to hotel reservation services.

Scammers are creating fake websites and messages to trick individuals into believing they are booking hotels or accessing special deals. These fraudulent sites aim to steal your personal and financial information.

How to recognise this scam:

• Look out for suspicious website addresses that do not match the official hotel or booking platform, especially when encountering unsolicited offers. For example, a site like gardes-holdenjp.com is unlikely to be a legitimate hotel reservation portal.
• Be wary of deals that seem too good to be true or requests for personal or payment details outside of secure, trusted platforms.

What to do if you were affected:

If you suspect you have provided your personal or payment details to a fake hotel reservation site:

• Immediately contact your bank to report any unauthorised transactions and monitor your accounts closely for suspicious activity.
• Report the incident to the Police. Inform your family and friends about these scams to protect them from falling victim.

Unsure if something is a scam? Check by calling the 24/7 ScamShield Helpline at 1799.