{"id":192881,"date":"2023-07-25T04:40:20","date_gmt":"2023-07-25T04:40:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/?p=192881"},"modified":"2023-07-25T04:41:25","modified_gmt":"2023-07-25T04:41:25","slug":"eta-apply-com","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/eta-apply-com\/","title":{"rendered":"Eta-apply.com Scam &#8211; What You Need To Know!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Those looking to travel to Canada often require an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) visa. A notorious scam website, eta-apply.com, impersonates the official Canadian government eTA application site to defraud applicants. This article will uncover how this unscrupulous visa scam works, how to avoid being victimized, and what to do if you unfortunately fell prey.<\/p><div id=\"mwtad3480769578\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_309684--placement_360520\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"3957935887\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-192882\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/eta-apply.com-scam-1024x638.jpg\" alt=\"eta-apply.com scam\" width=\"1024\" height=\"638\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/eta-apply.com-scam-1024x638.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/eta-apply.com-scam-300x187.jpg 300w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/eta-apply.com-scam.jpg 1086w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"mwtad1203920524\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_309746-ad_309691-placement_360521\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"4456629336\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The eTA Scam<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An eTA is an electronic visa required for certain foreign nationals traveling to Canada by air. Legitimate eTAs are issued via the official Government of Canada website cic.gc.ca, for a fee of CA$7.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Criminals are capitalizing on eTA requirements by operating fraudulent copycat websites that deceive applicants into paying exaggerated visa fees. One prolific example is eta-apply.com \u2013 a scam designed to dupe travelers into spending hundreds of dollars for visa services.<\/p><div id=\"mwtad388625976\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_381396-ad_309691-placement_360566\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1471373341\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"mwtad3751495061\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_309747-ad_309691-placement_360587\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"9589536513\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How the eta-apply.com Scam Operates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The eta-apply.com website fraudulently impersonates the real Canadian government eTA application portal. Using official Canadian government branding without authorization, the site appears authentic at first glance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Applicants are prompted to enter personal and passport details to \u201capply\u201d for an eTA. The site then generates an application form demanding payment of CA$899 for visa processing \u2013 over 100 times the actual government fee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unsuspecting victims submit payment believing eta-apply.com is the official portal. However, it is an elaborate scam to steal visa applicants\u2019 money and data. The exorbitantly high fees go directly to the criminals behind the website.<\/p><div id=\"mwtad1635744967\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_309686-ad_309691-placement_360569\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"6935453015\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"mwtad1769520937\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_309748-ad_309691-placement_360588\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"3906789406\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Identifying and Avoiding the eta-apply.com Scam<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While deceiving at first, there are key indicators that can help identify and steer clear of the eta-apply.com scam:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Verify URLs \u2013 The official eTA site URL is cic.gc.ca. Other .com or .org sites are fraudulent.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check for a lock icon \u2013 Legitimate sites always use HTTPS connections. Non-secure HTTP sites indicate scams.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Look for discrepancies \u2013 Spelling errors, grammatical mistakes, and inconsistent branding point to scams.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Research official fees \u2013 The real Canadian eTA fee is only CA$7, not hundreds of dollars.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid third-party visa services \u2013 Applying directly via the government website is safest.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check domain registration details \u2013 Scam sites often use hidden registration data.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do not rush \u2013 Scammers pressure urgency to avoid scrutiny. Carefully evaluate any eTA site.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These signs can help travelers identify and steer clear of eta-apply.com and other eTA visa scams. Applying directly via cic.gc.ca is always the safest option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"mwtad715766427\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_318930-ad_309691-placement_360589\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"3818335085\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to Do if Scammed by eta-apply.com<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you paid eta-apply.com and suspect you fell victim to the scam, take these steps immediately:<\/p><div id=\"mwtad3400254641\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_381401-ad_309691-placement_360573\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"5315249587\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Contact your bank \u2013 Report the fraudulent charges and have them reversed if possible. Cancel any compromised cards.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monitor accounts \u2013 Watch for signs of further misuse of financial and identity data provided to the scammers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Change passwords \u2013 Update passwords for online accounts with reused credentials to prevent access.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Review credit reports \u2013 Check for any suspicious activities that point to potential identity theft.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apply for a legit eTA \u2013 Safely reapply directly via the real Government of Canada cic.gc.ca website.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Report the scam \u2013 File a complaint with the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre to help warn others.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spread awareness \u2013 Share your experience with others to help prevent them from being defrauded too.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you suspect your device is infected with malware, you should run a scan with <a href=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/run-a-scan-with-malwarebytes\/\">Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Free<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"mwtad2368977389\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_381388-ad_309691-placement_381390\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"3191649120\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Websites like eta-apply.com deliberately deceive eTA applicants by impersonating government sites to steal hundreds of dollars. Checking for signs like unsecure connections and inflated fees can avoid becoming a victim. Those defrauded should act swiftly to limit financial damage, secure sensitive data, and obtain a legitimate visa. The eta-apply.com scam provides a cautionary tale on the importance of double-checking crucial travel documents and applying directly through official government channels.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Those looking to travel to Canada often require an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) visa. A notorious scam website, eta-apply.com, impersonates the official Canadian government eTA application site to defraud applicants. 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