Spanish Influencers Unwittingly Promote €100,000 Travel Scam

Spanish Influencers Caught in Travel Fraud Scandal A wave of outrage swept across Spain after at least 100 people fell victim to a travel fraud scheme, with several prominent influencers inadvertently implicated. The fraudulent website, 7vuelos.com, offered seemingly too-good-to-be-true deals on trips to New York, Dubai, and Tokyo for just €1000. Influencers such as Teresa Andrés Gonzalvo and Adara Molinero unknowingly promoted these offers on their Instagram accounts, reaching millions of followers. "I'm devastated," said one victim, who wished to remain anonymous, "I lost my vacation savings, and now I have nothing to show for it." The victim's message, shown in the video, highlights the widespread impact of the scam. The agencies representing these influencers have confirmed that they, too, were victims of the scam, having not received payment for their promotional efforts. They are actively working to rectify the situation. FACUA, a Spanish consumer rights association, issued a warning about 7vuelos.com, citing its lack of essential legal information, such as a tax identification number (NIF) and contact details, as major red flags. The incident serves as a cautionary tale of the risks involved in influencer marketing and the importance of verifying the legitimacy of companies before making online purchases. Investigations are underway to bring those responsible to justice.