Argentina: Fake hotel booking scams target Pope visit pilgrims in Luján

Scammers are impersonating hotels in Luján, Argentina, ahead of a papal visit, defrauding pilgrims of up to $500,000 through fake reservations and overpricing. Local establishments confirm identity theft on social media; authorities warn of criminal networks exploiting high demand. This is a localized fraud scheme, not a systemic financial threat.