What is the "Fake Galápagos Tour Website" scam in Guayaquil?

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Fraudulent websites mimicking legitimate Guayaquil tour operators offer heavily discounted Galápagos cruise or day-trip packages, collecting full payment upfront. Victims only discover the fraud on arrival at the Guayaquil airport or the Galápagos dock when no booking exists. Book Galápagos tours only through operators with a verifiable physical office address in Guayaquil or Puerto Ayora. Cross-check the operator with Ecuador's Ministry of Tourism registry. Never pay the full trip cost via bank transfer to an account you found only online.

Online Scams in Guayaquil

Fake Galápagos Tour Website

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