Benidorm Bus Pass Scam: Avanza Warns of Online Fraud

Benidorm Bus Pass Scam Alert: Avanza Warns of Online Fraud Benidorm, Spain – Residents of Benidorm are being warned of a fraudulent offer for a heavily discounted Avanza bus pass circulating on social media. The scam, which promises six months of unlimited travel for only €2, is designed to steal personal and banking details. Avanza has confirmed that the offer is completely false and has no connection to the company. "It's a scam," stated a spokesperson from Avanza in an interview with À Punt Mèdia. "We urge everyone to be vigilant and not click on any suspicious links." The fraudulent advertisement uses Avanza’s branding and imagery to appear legitimate. It also falsely claims to be part of the company’s 5th anniversary celebration. The scam further uses fake comments from fictitious users, creating an illusion of popularity and trustworthiness. Local residents interviewed expressed their concerns. One woman commented, "It's lamentable. You have to be very careful these days; they send spam to your email, messages to your mobile phone. Be very careful with your bank account." Avanza has taken steps to address the scam and alert the public to the dangers of providing personal information online. They have issued a statement urging residents to only access official channels and to avoid clicking on suspicious links.