{"id":31062,"date":"2025-12-06T12:58:06","date_gmt":"2025-12-06T07:28:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/?p=31062"},"modified":"2026-03-31T11:01:57","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T05:31:57","slug":"avoid-fake-holiday-websites-how-to-spot-fraud-and-book-safely-through-stayvista-2025-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/avoid-fake-holiday-websites-how-to-spot-fraud-and-book-safely-through-stayvista-2025-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Avoid Fake Holiday Websites: How to Spot Fraud and Book Safely through StayVista (2026 Guide)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Over the past year, India has seen a sharp rise in <em>fake StayVista websites<\/em>\u2014fraudulent pages that copy our branding, list non-existent villas, and trick travellers into making advance payments. These pages often appear as sponsored ads, cloned domains, WhatsApp groups, or unverified booking links shared on social media.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At StayVista, guest safety and trust come first. This detailed guide explains how travellers can recognise fake StayVista websites, what red flags to look out for, and how to ensure every booking is made only through our official channels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">In this Blog<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/avoid-fake-holiday-websites-how-to-spot-fraud-and-book-safely-through-stayvista-2025-guide\/#Why_Fake_StayVista_Websites_Are_Increasing\" >Why Fake StayVista Websites Are Increasing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/avoid-fake-holiday-websites-how-to-spot-fraud-and-book-safely-through-stayvista-2025-guide\/#How_Fake_StayVista_Websites_Operate\" >How Fake StayVista Websites Operate<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/avoid-fake-holiday-websites-how-to-spot-fraud-and-book-safely-through-stayvista-2025-guide\/#1_Cloned_Websites_with_Slightly_Different_URLs\" >1. Cloned Websites with Slightly Different URLs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/avoid-fake-holiday-websites-how-to-spot-fraud-and-book-safely-through-stayvista-2025-guide\/#2_Fake_Google_Ads_Sponsored_Listings\" >2. Fake Google Ads &amp; Sponsored Listings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/avoid-fake-holiday-websites-how-to-spot-fraud-and-book-safely-through-stayvista-2025-guide\/#3_WhatsApp_Groups_From_Unknown_Numbers\" >3. WhatsApp Groups From Unknown Numbers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/avoid-fake-holiday-websites-how-to-spot-fraud-and-book-safely-through-stayvista-2025-guide\/#4_Unverified_Payment_Links\" >4. Unverified Payment Links<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/avoid-fake-holiday-websites-how-to-spot-fraud-and-book-safely-through-stayvista-2025-guide\/#5_Fake_Social_Media_Pages\" >5. Fake Social Media Pages<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/avoid-fake-holiday-websites-how-to-spot-fraud-and-book-safely-through-stayvista-2025-guide\/#How_to_Identify_Fake_StayVista_Websites_The_Red_Flags\" >How to Identify Fake StayVista Websites: The Red Flags<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/avoid-fake-holiday-websites-how-to-spot-fraud-and-book-safely-through-stayvista-2025-guide\/#1_URL_Looks_Suspicious\" >1. URL Looks Suspicious<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/avoid-fake-holiday-websites-how-to-spot-fraud-and-book-safely-through-stayvista-2025-guide\/#2_Prices_Look_Too_Good_to_Be_True\" >2. Prices Look Too Good to Be True<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/avoid-fake-holiday-websites-how-to-spot-fraud-and-book-safely-through-stayvista-2025-guide\/#3_Payment_Link_Not_Via_stayvistacom\" >3. Payment Link Not Via stayvista.com<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/avoid-fake-holiday-websites-how-to-spot-fraud-and-book-safely-through-stayvista-2025-guide\/#4_No_Customer_Support_Number_Listed\" >4. No Customer Support Number Listed<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/avoid-fake-holiday-websites-how-to-spot-fraud-and-book-safely-through-stayvista-2025-guide\/#5_Photos_Look_Stolen_or_Low_Quality\" >5. Photos Look Stolen or Low Quality<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/avoid-fake-holiday-websites-how-to-spot-fraud-and-book-safely-through-stayvista-2025-guide\/#How_to_Book_Safely_With_StayVista\" >How to Book Safely With StayVista<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/avoid-fake-holiday-websites-how-to-spot-fraud-and-book-safely-through-stayvista-2025-guide\/#1_Official_Website\" >1. Official Website<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/avoid-fake-holiday-websites-how-to-spot-fraud-and-book-safely-through-stayvista-2025-guide\/#2_Official_WhatsApp\" >2. Official WhatsApp<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/avoid-fake-holiday-websites-how-to-spot-fraud-and-book-safely-through-stayvista-2025-guide\/#3_Official_Customer_Support_Numbers\" >3. Official Customer Support Numbers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/avoid-fake-holiday-websites-how-to-spot-fraud-and-book-safely-through-stayvista-2025-guide\/#4_Official_StayVista_App_if_applicable\" >4. Official StayVista App (if applicable)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/avoid-fake-holiday-websites-how-to-spot-fraud-and-book-safely-through-stayvista-2025-guide\/#What_to_Do_If_You_Encounter_a_Fake_StayVista_Website\" >What to Do If You Encounter a Fake StayVista Website<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/avoid-fake-holiday-websites-how-to-spot-fraud-and-book-safely-through-stayvista-2025-guide\/#1_Do_not_make_any_payment\" >1. Do not make any payment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/avoid-fake-holiday-websites-how-to-spot-fraud-and-book-safely-through-stayvista-2025-guide\/#2_Take_screenshots\" >2. Take screenshots<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/avoid-fake-holiday-websites-how-to-spot-fraud-and-book-safely-through-stayvista-2025-guide\/#3_Report_the_pagewebsite\" >3. Report the page\/website<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/avoid-fake-holiday-websites-how-to-spot-fraud-and-book-safely-through-stayvista-2025-guide\/#4_Email_StayVista\" >4. Email StayVista<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/avoid-fake-holiday-websites-how-to-spot-fraud-and-book-safely-through-stayvista-2025-guide\/#StayVistas_Efforts_to_Combat_Fake_Websites\" >StayVista\u2019s Efforts to Combat Fake Websites<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/avoid-fake-holiday-websites-how-to-spot-fraud-and-book-safely-through-stayvista-2025-guide\/#1_Weekly_Google_Meta_Monitoring\" >1. Weekly Google &amp; Meta Monitoring<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/avoid-fake-holiday-websites-how-to-spot-fraud-and-book-safely-through-stayvista-2025-guide\/#2_Monthly_PR_Awareness_Communication\" >2. Monthly PR &amp; Awareness Communication<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/avoid-fake-holiday-websites-how-to-spot-fraud-and-book-safely-through-stayvista-2025-guide\/#3_Fraud_Alerts_Across_Channels\" >3. Fraud Alerts Across Channels<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/avoid-fake-holiday-websites-how-to-spot-fraud-and-book-safely-through-stayvista-2025-guide\/#4_Verified_Communication_Assets\" >4. Verified Communication Assets<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/avoid-fake-holiday-websites-how-to-spot-fraud-and-book-safely-through-stayvista-2025-guide\/#5_Homeowner_Guest_Education\" >5. Homeowner &amp; Guest Education<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/avoid-fake-holiday-websites-how-to-spot-fraud-and-book-safely-through-stayvista-2025-guide\/#Why_Booking_Directly_on_StayVista_Matters\" >Why Booking Directly on StayVista Matters<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/avoid-fake-holiday-websites-how-to-spot-fraud-and-book-safely-through-stayvista-2025-guide\/#FAQs_Fake_StayVista_Websites\" >FAQs: Fake StayVista Websites<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"why-fake-stayvista-websites-are-increasing\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Fake_StayVista_Websites_Are_Increasing\"><\/span><strong>Why Fake StayVista Websites Are Increasing<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The villa-stay category has grown rapidly, especially in drive-to holiday destinations like Maharashtra, . With this demand, scammers are creating cloned sites to exploit travellers by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Copying StayVista\u2019s property images<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Using slightly misspelled domain names<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Running misleading Google ads<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sharing fraudulent \u201cdiscounted stay\u201d deals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sending guests fake payment links<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These scams often result in financial loss and ruined holiday plans \u2014 making awareness essential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"how-fake-stayvista-websites-operate\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Fake_StayVista_Websites_Operate\"><\/span><strong>How Fake StayVista Websites Operate<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"1-cloned-websites-with-slightly-different-urls\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Cloned_Websites_with_Slightly_Different_URLs\"><\/span><strong>1. Cloned Websites with Slightly Different URLs<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Fraudulent sites often use URLs like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Arora stays<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vistara stays<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vivanta stays<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;These websites imitate the real one but are not managed by StayVista.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Official Website:<br><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/\"> <strong>www.stayvista.com<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"2-fake-google-ads-amp-sponsored-listings\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Fake_Google_Ads_Sponsored_Listings\"><\/span><strong>2. Fake Google Ads &amp; Sponsored Listings<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Scammers run paid ads that appear above our official listing.<br>Travellers may click the first result assuming it\u2019s real.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"3-whatsapp-groups-from-unknown-numbers\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_WhatsApp_Groups_From_Unknown_Numbers\"><\/span><strong>3. WhatsApp Groups From Unknown Numbers<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Unauthorised agents circulate fake offers such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u201cGet 60% off today only\u201d<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cLuxury villa at \u20b94,999\/night\u201d<br>These offers <em>never<\/em> come from StayVista.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"4-unverified-payment-links\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Unverified_Payment_Links\"><\/span><strong>4. Unverified Payment Links<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Fraudsters send payment links with unknown UPI IDs or personal bank accounts.<br>StayVista never takes payments through personal accounts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"5-fake-social-media-pages\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Fake_Social_Media_Pages\"><\/span><strong>5. Fake Social Media Pages<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Clone Instagram pages use:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Copied branding<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stolen images<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Misspelt usernames<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No verification badge<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cDM to book\u201d captions<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h1 id=\"how-to-identify-fake-stayvista-websites-the-red-flags\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Identify_Fake_StayVista_Websites_The_Red_Flags\"><\/span><strong>How to Identify Fake StayVista Websites: The Red Flags<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Spotting a fake StayVista website becomes easy once you know what to look for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"1-url-looks-suspicious\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_URL_Looks_Suspicious\"><\/span><strong>1. URL Looks Suspicious<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Fake domains often include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Extra letters<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hyphens<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Numbers<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Different extensions (.in, .xyz, .live)<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Always double-check the spelling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"2-prices-look-too-good-to-be-true\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Prices_Look_Too_Good_to_Be_True\"><\/span><strong>2. Prices Look Too Good to Be True<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you see a villa advertised at \u20b92,000\/night during a holiday weekend \u2014 it\u2019s almost certainly a fake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"3-payment-link-not-via-stayvistacom\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Payment_Link_Not_Via_stayvistacom\"><\/span><strong>3. Payment Link Not Via stayvista.com<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>StayVista only takes payments through our secure booking system.<br>We <strong>never<\/strong> ask for payment via:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Personal UPI handles<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Personal bank accounts<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Google Forms<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PDF invoices with QR codes<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>WhatsApp-only communication<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"4-no-customer-support-number-listed\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_No_Customer_Support_Number_Listed\"><\/span><strong>4. No Customer Support Number Listed<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Fraud sites hide contact information or list unverifiable numbers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>StayVista\u2019s verified customer support numbers are available only on our website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"5-photos-look-stolen-or-low-quality\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Photos_Look_Stolen_or_Low_Quality\"><\/span><strong>5. Photos Look Stolen or Low Quality<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Many scam sites upload compressed, old or stretched images copied from our official listings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 id=\"how-to-book-safely-with-stayvista\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Book_Safely_With_StayVista\"><\/span><strong>How to Book Safely With StayVista<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the <strong>only<\/strong> official channels recognised by StayVista:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"1-official-website\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Official_Website\"><\/span><strong>1. Official Website<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>www.stayvista.com<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong> All bookings <strong>must<\/strong> be made on this domain only.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"2-official-whatsapp\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Official_WhatsApp\"><\/span><strong>2. Official WhatsApp<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Our verified WhatsApp has:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2713 A green verified tick<br>\u2713 Business profile<br>\u2713 Official booking link redirects to stayvista.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"3-official-customer-support-numbers\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Official_Customer_Support_Numbers\"><\/span><strong>3. Official Customer Support Numbers<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Listed only on our website footer and Contact Us page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"4-official-stayvista-app-if-applicable\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Official_StayVista_App_if_applicable\"><\/span><strong>4. Official StayVista App (if applicable)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure the developer listed is <strong>StayVista<\/strong> only.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 id=\"what-to-do-if-you-encounter-a-fake-stayvista-website\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_Do_If_You_Encounter_a_Fake_StayVista_Website\"><\/span><strong>What to Do If You Encounter a Fake StayVista Website<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"1-do-not-make-any-payment\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Do_not_make_any_payment\"><\/span><strong>1. 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