Expedia Impersonation Phishing Scam in WhatsApp

A reddit report about a impersonation scam that cost someone Amount not specified. Learn how to avoid falling victim.

I received the WhatsApp message below. They had my name, phone number, dates of reservation, and place of reservation correct. I did not make any reservations via Expedia, so I found it a bit suspicious. I clicked on the link and it was asking for payment information, which I did not provide. I did not fill out anything. Am I compromised for clicking on it? What should I do? The message said: *Reservation Notice* Dear X, We're contacting you regarding your upcoming stay. You have a reservation at [property name] with reservation number [number]. Stay dates: Apr 04, 2026 – Apr 11, 2026. At the moment, some details related to your booking are still missing, so the reservation has been temporarily paused. Please take a moment to review your booking and update the required information using the form below. The link was to a domain that started with expediaguest.hotel-stay039201.com. Once the details are updated, your reservation will remain active and ready for your arrival. If the information is not updated, the reservation may be automatically cancelled. If you have any questions, our support team is available 24/7. Kind regards.

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