# The Advance Fee Racket: Spotting the Initial Booking Fee Ploy

> A practical guide on how internet fraud networks operate upfront registration scams, exposing the tricks they use to steal money through digital wallets before any real encounter happens.

## Article
- URL: https://ctbae.com/blog/the-advance-fee-racket-spotting-the-initial-booking-fee-ploy
- Section: Industry News
- Published: 2026-06-09