'If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is': CTC Travel warns of scam targeting seniors
CTC Travel issued a warning about an online scam using the company's branding to target people aged 50 and older. The fraudulent ads feature an unidentified elderly person and offer 20 discounted all-inclusive holiday packages starting in October 2026. These posts are circulated under the username Local Online Service - 1. The agency advised customers to be cautious of offers that seem too good to be true.
Commonwealth Travel Service Corporation Pte Ltd (CTC Travel) has warned customers about a scam circulating online that misuses the company's branding. In a scam advisory posted on Wednesday (Nov 4), the travel agency said it had received reports of a fraudulent advertisement targeting citizens aged 50 and above.The advertisement, which features an unidentified elderly person, offers 20 discounted all-inclusive holiday packages. The fraudulent advertisement reads "Starting October 2026, CTC Travel Singapore will offer 20 discounted all-inclusive holiday packages for seniors aged 50 and above."It is circulated under the username "Local Online Service - 1"[embed]https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1FcfUkY22q/?mibextid=wwXIfr[/embed]In its Facebook post, CTC Travel issued a warning, saying: "Scam alert! We have recently received reports of scam posts from individuals impersonating CTC travel."In the post, the agency urged followers not to click on "any suspicious links or respond to messages".