Influencer Marketing Scam Leaves Hundreds Out of Pocket in Spain
A recent surge in reports of a travel agency scam in Spain has highlighted the risks associated with influencer marketing. A young woman, Maria, shared her story on social media, detailing how she and many others were defrauded after booking trips through an agency promoted by popular influencers.
"I saw the ads everywhere," Maria explains, "influencers I followed were all promoting these amazing deals, 50% off! It seemed too good to be true." Her suspicions were confirmed when she received a strange confirmation email and noticed that the influencers had deleted their promotional posts.
The agency, "Siete Vuelos," appears to have disappeared, leaving many customers without their booked trips and out of pocket. Authorities are investigating, but the case underscores the need for caution when booking through social media promotions. Maria's experience serves as a warning to consumers to carefully research any company before making a purchase, regardless of endorsements from influencers.
“Me han estafado 1.000 euros por la empresa que publicasteis ayer todas las influencers”. Este es el mensaje que una chica…