What is the "Fake Maid of the Mist and Hornblower Ticket Websites" scam in Niagara Falls?

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Clone websites mimicking the Maid of the Mist (US side) and Hornblower Niagara Cruises (Canadian side) appear prominently in paid search results. They sell tickets at face value with added "convenience fees," then issue QR codes that are invalid at the actual departure docks. Visitors discover the problem on arrival at Table Rock Welcome Centre or the American dock. Purchase Hornblower tickets only at the official Niagara Parks website (niagaraparks.com) or at the Table Rock Welcome Centre in person. For Maid of the Mist on the US side, book via the official maidofthemist.com site directly.

Online Scams in Niagara Falls

Fake Maid of the Mist and Hornblower Ticket Websites

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