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Story summary
- Scammers exploit travel disruption from the Middle East crisis to target customers seeking refunds.
- They create fake social media accounts resembling Qatar Airways, Etihad, and Emirates to solicit refunds.
- Victims are directed to a money transfer app where funds are debited rather than received.
- Experts advise caution and to verify airline communications through official channels, and Etihad warns customers not to share sensitive information on social media.
