Overview
- Chile’s investigative police (PDI) are handling the case after the fraudulent website went offline following an online apology that included a biblical citation.
- Victims report losses across more than 200 families, with individual payments reaching about US$1,300 via transfers and payment links that issued corporate-style receipts.
- The scammers impersonated a real local administrator, Egon Pfaff, copying photos and reviews while directing travelers to a real address at Angamos 367 tied to the genuine Holiday Park.
- Some victims who tried to reverse charges saw indications that the receiving account was registered to Easter Island, a lead now noted in developing efforts to trace funds.
- Local real estate agents, notably Valentina Funes, helped stranded travelers find emergency lodging as warnings circulated and overwhelmed PDI offices delayed formal complaints.