Security News > 2021 > November > Fake TSA PreCheck sites scam US travelers with fake renewals
There has been a surge in reports of people getting scammed after visiting TSA PreCheck, Global Entry, and NEXUS application service sites, being charged $140 only to get nothing in return.
Reports about these scams first appeared in March 2021, and by July, threat actors were abusing Google Ads to promote the fake sites on Google Search and increase their traffic.
TSA PreCheck is a program that allows people to pass through a quicker and easier screening process at the airport.
People who enroll in the program receive a background check once and can then travel across the US without removing personal items or going through vigorous checks each time they fly.
Interestingly, several of the scam sites seen by Abnormal Security include a disclaimer that more or less makes it clear that they don't guarantee any success with the renewal registration.
For those looking to apply or renew for a TSA PreCheck, Clear, or Global Entry membership, it is strongly advised that you do not search for the URL in search engines as you may click on a scam advertisement.