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Fake Grand Egyptian Museum ticket website shut down, Ministry warns public
A GEM official confirmed that the museum continuously monitors the Internet to detect fraudulent websites claiming to represent it and takes legal action against them
The Ministry of Tourism and Heritage acted swiftly against a fraudulent website that recently appeared online, falsely offering tickets to the Grand Egyptian Museum.
The site was immediately reported to the museum administration, and all necessary legal measures were taken. The National Agency for Regulation of Communications and other relevant authorities were notified, leading to the closure of the offending website.
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Mr Sharif Fathi, Minister of Tourism and Archaeological Works, emphasised the importance of vigilance in today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape.
He urged internet users to verify that websites are official and authorised before making any payments or sharing personal information.
The only authorised platform for ticket purchases is gem.com, as reiterated by Dr Ahmed Ghanim, Executive President of the Grand Egyptian Museum. He confirmed that the museum administration continuously monitors the Internet to identify and take action against any fraudulent sites claiming to represent the museum.
He confirmed that the museum’s administration continuously monitors the Internet to identify and take legal action against any fraudulent websites claiming to represent the museum.
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