Currently, in times of digital convenience and the high incidence of blows, it is important to pay attention to the purchases and actions carried out in the Internet, bearing in mind the various coup plotters spread “throughout the four corners” of Brazil.
Taking into account the scenario presented. Camila Praxedes, 22, went to travel with her family to Serra da Sipó, a tourist spot located in Minas Gerais. The purpose of the trip was to enjoy Mother's Day weekend. Accommodation was nothing new, since Camila had already stayed there at another time, in 2019, which made her, in view of the good experiences she had, return to the place.
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However, on the last trip to the place, Camila unfortunately suffered a blow from the Pousada Santa Vila. The company alleges that it was also victim of the criminal action, since the bandits would have invaded the local social networks and offered attractive and, at the same time, misleading promotions. In addition, the billing clerk obtained a
prejudice of R$ 250.00, that is, half of the amount granted to her at the time of booking.With situations like this in mind, the leading cybersecurity company “Avast” warns the population about scams carried out in hotel reservations, inns and even vacation rentals. In addition, he states that virtual convenience is a great facilitator for the continuity of these scams, since a good part of consumers make purchases over the internet.
Finally, given this and thousands of other frustrating reports, check out some tips below to take precautions and avoid falling for scams like this one:
– Prioritize booking at well-known establishments, which have good reviews from other customers;
– In addition to searching for the company’s reputation on sites like Reclame Aqui, it is also useful to check the brand’s social networks;
– Also check if the site has a security seal and the acronym “https” next to the address, which indicates that it uses encryption;
– When talking to victims, scammers often make mistakes in Portuguese or use inappropriate language in business contacts;
– If possible, prioritize contact in person or by phone call.
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