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Is the offer too good to be true?

Does the message contain a limited offer or asense of urgency?

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Any ticket or promotional details should be verifiable directly with an official source.

Be extremely wary of deals that promise accommodations like airfare, hotels or tickets at extremely low prices.

That way, it’s possible for you to help others avoid being scammed too.

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