Friday, March 13, 2026

How to avoid scams while applying for Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA)


Consumer Alerts from the Federal Trade Commission

By BCP Staff

It's that time of year when people start planning their spring and summer travels. If you have someone visiting you from another country (and they qualify for a visa waiver), they'll need to complete an Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) application through the official U.S. government website or app. 
To help them avoid a scam, be sure to let them know that they might come across ESTA lookalike sites trying to trick people into overpaying for the application. 
Here are some other things to share with visiting friends or family.

Read more ->  https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2026/03/how-avoid-scams-while-applying-esta?utm_source=govdelivery 


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