A luxury hotel, an attractive price, and the world's largest booking platform. Everything seemed credible. Customers booked their stay and fell victim to the scam. They weren't the only ones. The hotel itself was also a victim, impersonating it, stealing its brand and reputation. "The same address, name, photos. The only difference was the account the money was transferred to," says hotel manager Alicja Likus, a member of one of the wealthiest f…
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A luxury hotel, an attractive price, and the world's largest booking platform. Everything seemed credible. Customers booked their stay and fell victim to the scam. They weren't the only ones. The hotel itself was also a victim, impersonating it, stealing its brand and reputation. "The same address, name, photos. The only difference was the account the money was transferred to," says hotel manager Alicja Likus, a member of one of the wealthiest f…