The catch is that to “purchase” lost luggage, interested parties have to provide their banking information online.
ANA Aeroportos de Portugal – the Portuguese airport authority – warns this is a scam travelers shouldn’t fall for. The Lisbon airport is not, in fact, selling lost luggage for any price.
In official remarks, ANA Aeroportos de Portugal confirmed it reported the fraudulent post to Meta and is employing legal action to hold individuals behind the scam accountable.
Keeping track of your luggage while traveling
If you need to check your bags at the airport, the following tips are helpful to avoid running into problems:
- Use your airline’s mobile app to track your luggage after checking it in
- Make sure you check the tag on your luggage before taking it away from baggage claim
- Add unique markings, colors, or stickers on your luggage to reduce the likelihood of someone else mistaking it as their own
- For connections, ask if your bag is checked to your final destination or if it needs rechecking at connecting airports
With the right precautions, avoiding travel scams and making sure all your bags arrive where they should becomes much easier.
