Beware of Scams: DYPA Warns Social Tourism Beneficiaries and Providers

The Public Employment Service (DYPA) has issued a warning to beneficiaries and providers of its social tourism program, alerting them to potential scams. The agency clarified that it does not maintain any partnerships or contractual ties with private platforms, websites, or businesses that charge fees for searching, intermediating, or booking accommodations participating in the program.

DYPA emphasized that it has not authorized any private entity to act on its behalf or offer paid services related to program participation. Communication and bookings with participating accommodations should be made directly between beneficiaries and providers, without the need for third-party intermediaries or any commission payments. The agency is investigating reported complaints and taking action to protect beneficiaries and providers.

Beneficiaries are urged to be extremely cautious if asked to pay any amount for services presented as essential for finding or booking within the program. Providers are also asked to immediately inform DYPA about any practices that might confuse beneficiaries or commercially exploit their participation without consent. Official information about the social tourism program is exclusively available through DYPA's official channels and announcements.