The expert spoke about the creation of fake websites of children's camps by scammers

Scammers are actively creating fake websites and communities of popular children's camps and travel agencies, offering tours at prices two to three times lower than market prices. After receiving the payment, all information and links disappear. Dmitry Morev, Director of Information security at RuStore, told about this on July 20.

"The most common scheme is fake websites and communities that copy well—known children's camps and travel agencies. Scammers add bright decorations and fake reviews, and put prices for travel packages two to three times lower than market prices. To speed up the decision, a stir is artificially created: it is reported that "there are almost no seats left" or "the promotion is valid only today," and the payment is requested to be transferred to an individual's card. After receiving the money, the site or community disappears," the expert warned in an interview with RIA Novosti.

In addition, scammers use social media to send messages allegedly from friends asking them to vote for a child in a competition for a discounted ticket. To participate, they suggest clicking on the link, logging in and entering the confirmation code, which leads to the theft of accounts on social networks or on "Public Services". Fraudulent chatbots that collect personal data and codes under the guise of booking work in a similar way.

In order not to become a victim, Morev recommended checking the camp or travel agency through the official registry, reading independent reviews and calling official contacts. Payment should be made only to the organization's checking account, requiring a contract and a cash receipt.

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