Fake rental sites use live chat to lure travellers into giving up details
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What happened
Criminals have created copies of popular holiday rental websites that look genuine, complete with host names and reviews. They use urgent messages and live chat to pressure visitors into handing over passwords, personal details and card numbers. Fortra's FIRE team found and took down the sites.
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What to do
- Book holiday rentals only through the official website or app, not through links or chat prompts received unexpectedly.
- Do not enter passwords or card details on a rental site reached through an unfamiliar link.
- Be wary of urgent messages pressing you to pay or act quickly.
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