Visitors warned of fraud online travel packages to Viet attractions


Tourists travelling to Co To Island in Quang Ninh. Co To is one of Vietnam's most popular summer destinations, but recent tourism frauds caused authorities here to advise tourists to be vigilant in purchasing online tours. — VNA/VNS

HANOI (Vietnam News/Asia News Network): Truong Thi Hong Hanh and her family planned a summer vacation in Con Dao this year. She saw an offer for a travel combo for four people, which cost VNĐ28 million (US$1,180).

Despite having transferred the money, Hạnh's family could not board the plane to Con Dao, since the booking agent never returned the tickets.

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