The MarketURGENT(-ISH)· Thursday, 13 August 2026

WhatsApp hotel scam uses real booking data

Spain's cybersecurity watchdog warns criminals pose as hotels on WhatsApp with accurate names and reference numbers. The OCU reports guests have lost hundreds of euros after clicking links to cloned sites.

WhatsApp hotel scam uses real booking data
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