Hotel Booking Scam Targets Travelers in Spain

• •Hackers from Argentina are targeting hotel guests in Spain with fraudulent messages.
• •Victims are misled into providing personal information under the threat of losing their bookings.
• •Multiple hotel chains have reported similar scams, prompting warnings from affected hotels.

A new scam targeting hotel guests in Spain involves hackers from Argentina sending fraudulent messages via WhatsApp. Victims receive alerts claiming their bookings are incomplete and requesting personal information. The scam has affected multiple hotel chains, with reports of similar messages sent to numerous clients. One traveler nearly fell victim to the scheme but confirmed with their hotel that their booking was secure. The hotel chain had been hacked, leading to the unauthorized access of guest information. Authorities have been notified, and cybersecurity teams are addressing the issue. Travelers are advised to ignore such messages and verify directly with hotels. The incident highlights ongoing cybersecurity vulnerabilities in the hospitality sector as travel demand increases.