Antwerp police warn of UK visa scam targeting Belgian travellers

There is a phishing threat to the British entry permit. Police warn against fraud. (Phishing, Security)

To travel to the UK, you need an electronic permit. In a warning against a fraud, the police themselves make a mistake.

Fraudulent websites offering digital travel authorization for Great Britain apparently continue to be a problem in Germany. Following several authorities, the police in Central Hesse also warned of this scam on Thursday. Since the beginning of April, the so-called Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) has been required for entry into the United Kingdom. Criminals are apparently exploiting this to extort money and personal data from tourists. Acc…

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has received a number of tips from Icelanders who have been scammed on fraudulent websites when they applied for an electronic travel authorization to the United Kingdom. The Ministry's Director of Civil Services says that people have lost tens of thousands of krónur. Number of tips received Since the beginning of April, Icelanders traveling to the United Kingdom have had to apply for an electronic travel authoriz…

Beware of online scams when applying for UK entry permit - THE AFRICAN COURIER. Reporting Africa and its Diaspora!

Travellers to the United Kingdom now need a digital travel authorisation called ETA (Electronic Travel Authorisation). However, consumer advocates are warning of widespread online scams that are catching many people off guard, German media are reporting. Since 2 April 2025, most non-visa visitors to the UK – including tourists from the EU – must apply for an ETA before entering the country. But many are falling victim to fake websites posing as …