"Fraudsters are trying to take advantage of the unfolding chaos in the region on social media, preying on the fears of tourists currently stuck in countries across the area. Passengers have been trying to contact airlines on social media - but have been warned those responding to such queries are often from unofficial accounts."
"Emirates airline posted a warning on X, saying: 'Be wary of imposter accounts. Our only official channels are @emirates and @emiratessupport, and can be identified by their gold verification checkmarks. Always double-check before responding. Do not engage with or click on links shared from other accounts.'"
"Qatar Airways will never ask for passwords, OTPs, banking details, or other sensitive information via social media or direct messages. Please interact only with our verified official channels: qatarairways.com or the Qatar Airways App."
"Many fraudulent accounts use similar usernames and often appear to be legitimate, so travellers must be careful - especially if an account reaches out to you, rather than you getting in contact yourself."
Fraudsters are exploiting regional chaos and traveler concerns by creating fake airline support accounts on social media platforms. These imposter accounts request sensitive personal information including names, phone numbers, and email addresses from passengers seeking legitimate airline assistance. Major airlines including Emirates and Qatar Airways have issued public warnings about these fraudulent schemes. Travelers can protect themselves by verifying account authenticity through official verification checkmarks, confirming official channels via airline websites, and avoiding engagement with unsolicited account contacts. Airlines emphasize they never request passwords, OTPs, or banking details through social media or direct messages.
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