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Congratulations, you have won travel to the Caribbean! – a phrase used by many unscrupulous people to deceive people who want to disconnect from reality and spend a tourist moment in some cities inside or outside the country.
This year, the number of complaints has risen because restrictions have been lifted and more tourist routes have been opened.
This type fraud they added 45 in 2021 and this year 2022 Ministry of Trade, Foreign Affairs and Tourism (Mincetur) registered about 60 complaints and inquiries from potential victims contacted by official agencies, but how do these scammers operate?
Calls and trips to Cusco, Arequipa or the Caribbean
“They call users and let them know they are winners for shopping at the supermarket and then they call them to their establishment to present the prize, but through a number of strategies they manage to convince them to purchase the service,” said José Espinoza, CEO of Policy tourism development – Mincetur.
But this is not the only way, because these unscrupulous people also offer to become part of groups or clubs by paying a significant amount of money, and being part of this team, they will receive travel benefits.
“Most Suggested Destinations Cusco, Arequipa, Tumbes if they are national and in case of international they offer trips to caribbean. Typically, they ask the user to pay between $1,500 and $2,500 for a travel club membership so they can get travel discounts,” the spokesperson added.
Pay attention to these recommendations and avoid scams
- verify National Directory of Service Providers tourism, is published on the official page of Mincetur, as well as on the page And what are your plans?where the user can contact official companies and compare prices for travel packages.
- Please read the terms of service before signing any treaty.
- Ask for proof of payment, this will allow you to file a claim in the future.
- stay away from them pullersthose people who offer you tour packages on the street.
- Take your time when signing the contract, do not let yourself be rushed or pressured. Remember that Indecopi has penalized companies for using coercive and abusive methods to influence package purchases.
- Do not provide card numbers or personal information.
Source: RPP
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