A criminal group is currently impersonating Ariodante Travel, using fake job offers and a fraudulent website to lure people into becoming “travel advisors” for Ariodante. This scheme aims to trick job seekers into paying to write reviews and promote fake travel packages. We believe it may be a Ponzi scheme that has already affected dozens of people. Please be aware that this is a scam exploiting our brand's reputation to defraud individuals.
Recently, we uncovered a deceptive scam where criminals are impersonating Ariodante Travel to defraud individuals. They are using our brand, logo, and elements of our official website to lure job seekers into signing up for a fictitious "travel advisor" position.
These scammers entice victims with fake job posts and then persuade them to deposit money into a “cryptocurrency balance” to write positive reviews for non-existent travel packages. The more reviews they write, the more they are promised to earn, but in reality, this scheme is designed to drain their funds.
Upon discovering this fraud, we took immediate action. We reported the fake website and associated profiles to the relevant platforms and are working with hosting providers to shut them down. We have also alerted law enforcement in the UK, US, and Switzerland and will pursue legal action against anyone involved in this scam.
How this Scam Appears to Work
The scammers use Facebook and other social media platforms to run ads, luring people into their scheme. They then use a fake website to onboard recruits and WhatsApp groups to create a sense of community. In these groups, some members pose as successful employees who claim to have earned thousands in cryptocurrencies.
Once on the fake website, these "mentors" guide recruits through the process, convincing them to deposit money to write more reviews and earn more.
To protect yourself, watch out for these red flags:
Ariodante NEVER Advertises Jobs on Social Media or Engages in any Marketing. Any claims that we are recruiting or seeking people for marketing activities are false. When we have openings, we recruit within our network and occasionally post detailed job descriptions on our official channels only.
Beware of Unsolicited Job Offers: Especially those promising high salaries for minimal effort. Ariodante Travel, like any reputable business, does not recruit in this manner.
Verify Website Authenticity: Always ensure that the website you are interacting with is legitimate. Our official site is https://www.ariodantetravel.com.
Our Official Social Media Channels: Ariodante Travel has official accounts on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter/X. Our CEO also shares travel secrets, tips, and behind-the-scenes content from our travel creations on his official Instagram account. Ensure you’re following the correct accounts to stay informed and avoid any fraudulent activity. If you have any doubt, please contact us through any of these official channels.
Question Financial Requests: If a job requires you to pay money or create a balance to earn rewards, it is almost certainly a scam.
If you encounter any suspicious job postings or communications involving Ariodante Travel, please report them immediately to us and to the relevant authorities.
Ariodante operates on principles entirely contrary to what these scammers are promoting. We are a bespoke travel creation agency, creating one-off experiences relevant to each traveller's unique passions, interests, and dreams. Unlike the false claims of these scammers, Ariodante does not offer "ready-made" travel packages, and never will.
Our approach is deeply personalised and exclusive because we handpick our clients with the utmost care. Our commitment to excellence means that every trip we imagine is a unique creation, entirely bespoke to the individual needs and desires of each traveller. This focus on hyper-personalisation is the core of our brand, and it is what sets us apart in the world of luxury travel.
Ariodante is, by design, a highly discreet travel creation agency that operates with the utmost confidentiality to protect our client's privacy. Therefore, we do not engage in any form of marketing or public advertising and never will. Discretion and privacy are for us a “raison d’être,” not just a policy, and we’ve worked hard for years to establish this strong reputation and gain the trust of our clients.
As this scam grotesquely twists Ariodante’s values and our commitment to our clients, we want to reassure you that we take this situation very seriously, as it damages our reputation and brand.
This scam is a serious threat not only to those targeted by it but also to the integrity and reputation of Ariodante. We are committed to taking every possible action to stop these criminals and to protect both our clients and our reputation.
If you come across any suspicious job ads, websites impersonating us, or communications that claim to represent Ariodante Travel, please report them immediately to the relevant authorities and let us know so we can take further action. Your vigilance is crucial in helping us put an end to this fraudulent scheme.
At Ariodante, our unwavering commitment to excellence, service, and the care of our client's needs and privacy remains stronger than ever. We will continue to uphold the highest standards in everything we do, ensuring that every adventure we create is as exceptional as always.
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