This is yet another way that scammers are trying to take advantage of unknowing people.
Lets talk about some of the telltale signs so you’re able to be in the know.
Why Pretend Like This?
Social media scammers have started creating loads of bots impersonating airline representatives to make it do just that.
Or possibly an official alternate account with help in the name.
Official company accounts on many social media platforms should have some form of verification attached to them (i.e.
a yellow/gold checkmark or something similar).
If the account responding to your grievance isnt verified, its a bot.
Pay attention to what the account is asking for.
Odd requests like a WhatsApp number are also 100 percent not legit.
Probable fakes tend to get automatically flagged as spam.
Ignore the accounts name and look at the actual handle.
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Handles like delta_will20453 are definitely fake.
Sometimes, the account photo can be a giveaway, too.
Check the account details page and look at when the account was first made.
If something ever doesnt feel right, briefly take a step back and ponder the situation and the sender.
