The Independent
Traveler warns after stranger cancels her trip using posted ticket info
The Irish woman discovered her Qantas Airways flight had been canceled after receiving an email notifying her of a partial refund
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Traveler's Dream Trip Ruined by Malicious Flight Cancellation
An Irish woman, melissa Doherty_, currently residing in Australia, has publicly shared her distress after her flight from Cairns to Singapore was allegedly canceled by an unknown individual. The incident reportedly occurred after Ms. Doherty_ posted a video on TikTok that inadvertently included her flight booking reference. She discovered the cancellation upon receiving an email from Qantas regarding a partial refund for her trip. Ms. Doherty_ recounted her experience, stating, "I was excited, like this trip that I've been looking forward to literally my whole life. I posted a very innocent TikTok, and yes, the booking reference was in it." She further explained that she received only 800 out of the 1200 paid for the flights, prompting her to contact Qantas. The airline confirmed that the cancellation was processed over the phone, not online, suggesting that someone actively called to cancel her booking using the provided information. This raises questions about the security protocols for phone cancellations. Expressing her profound disappointment and anger, Ms. Doherty_ commented, "I'm sick to my stomach. I just think that is the lowest of the low. How jealous can you be? Let me be happy, let me live my life." She acknowledged the potential risks of sharing personal details online but emphasized her innocent intent, believing people would not stoop to such levels. The incident highlights growing concerns about privacy and malicious actions on social media platforms, particularly when personal travel plans are involved. It serves as a stark reminder for users to exercise extreme caution when sharing any sensitive information online, even seemingly innocuous details, as the potential for misuse by malicious actors remains a significant threat in the digital age.
Mail Online
Holidaymakers issued urgent warning after woman's booking CANCELLED
A holidaymaker who booked a trip of a lifetime to Australia has issued a warning after her flight was cancelled by a stranger.
BizPortal.rs
Zbog jedne greške na Tiktoku izgubila let - “Neko mi je otkazao putovanje”
- Mislim da je to dno dna - rekla je slomljena Melisa u viralnom videu. “Koliko neko može biti ljubomoran?”
