What is the "Online Dive Package Booking Fraud" scam in Utila?

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Fake or misrepresented dive school websites have appeared for Utila-based operations, collecting deposits or full course fees online before visitors arrive, only to find the school is different from advertised or does not honor the booking. Some listings on social media claim affiliation with well-known schools without authorization. This affects travelers who book without verifying through official PADI or SSI school locators. Book directly through the dive school's official website and verify them on the PADI school locator at padi.com or the SSI equivalent. Never pay a full course deposit to a school you found only via social media. Confirm your booking by email with the school before your travel date.

Online Scams in Utila

Online Dive Package Booking Fraud

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