Question 1

What is the "Fake Qatar Airways and Qatar Tourism Authority Survey Links" scam in Doha?

Accepted Answer

Phishing messages circulate on WhatsApp and by SMS claiming to be from Qatar Airways or the Qatar Tourism Authority, promising free flight upgrades, complimentary hotel nights, or cash prizes in exchange for completing a short survey. The links lead to credential-harvesting pages that collect passport numbers, credit card details, and login credentials. Qatar Airways and official tourism bodies never send unsolicited prize offers via WhatsApp. Delete such messages immediately. Verify any genuine Qatar Airways promotions only through the official qatarairways.com website or the Privilege Club app.

Question 2

What is the "Fake Tour Booking Websites" scam in Doha?

Accepted Answer

Third-party websites impersonate official Doha tour operators and airline booking agents, collecting payment for tours, transfers, or tickets that are never actually booked. Victims discover the fraud only at the airport or on the day of their tour. Book flights and tours only through verified official websites or well-known platforms (booking.com, Expedia, Viator). Always check for a secure HTTPS connection and search for the company directly rather than clicking search ads. Call the operator to confirm bookings before traveling.

Online Scams in Doha

Fake Qatar Airways and Qatar Tourism Authority Survey Links

Fake Tour Booking Websites

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