Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) Issued Urgent warning on Saturday 23 May for both international and domestic visitors about a renewed wave of online scams impersonating the museum and targeting people trying to book entry tickets.
Ahmed Ghoneim, CEO of the museum, said in a statement: He said Specialized teams are constantly monitoring dozens of fraudulent websites and fake social media pages that lure unsuspecting tourists with promises of “instant booking” or discounted tickets, with the aim of stealing credit card details and personal data.
Ghanim He said The museum is working closely with anti-cybercrime authorities to confront the threat, and has already dismantled an extensive network of these digital traps.
he He added More than 50 fraudulent websites inside and outside Egypt have been closed, emphasizing that fraud continues to resurface despite enforcement efforts.
As a result, the museum repeat Basic guarantee for travelers: The only safe and authorized way to obtain tickets is through the museum’s official website.
This warning comes amid strong global interest in the Grand Egyptian Museum, one of the largest archaeological institutions in the world.
The museum is located on an area of more than 500,000 square meters near the Giza Pyramids and contains more than 100,000 artifacts, including more than 50,000 pieces on display to the public for the first time – housing, among other treasures, the legendary collection associated with King Tutankhamun.
Museum leadership renewed She called for increased vigilance, stressing that visitors should never share personal credentials or financial information with any platform other than the museum’s official authorized booking channel.