Is This United Airlines Email a Scam? How to Tell
United Airlines scams feature fake booking confirmations, MileagePlus phishing, and fraudulent refund offers targeting travelers with fake customer service communications.
Reviewed by the Cautellus team · Last updated May 30, 2026
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Example Scam Messages
These are examples of fake messages impersonating United Airlines. Never click links in unsolicited messages.
“United: Your MileagePlus account requires verification. Update at united-verify.com”
“United Airlines: You are owed a $428 refund for a cancelled flight. Claim at united-refund.com”
Red Flags to Watch For
- Links to non-united.com websites
- MileagePlus verification requests via email
- Refund offers for flights you did not book
- Customer service numbers from search results instead of united.com
Legitimate United Airlines Contact Info
Visit united.com or call 1-800-864-8331. Manage bookings and MileagePlus through the United app.
Where to Report a United Airlines Scam
If you received or fell for a fake United Airlines message, report it to the authorities below. Reporting helps investigators track these campaigns.
- FTC — reportfraud.ftc.govReport fraud and scams to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.
- FBI IC3 — ic3.govFile a complaint with the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center.
- Cautellus reporting guide →Step-by-step help on who to contact and how to recover.
Live Community Flags
Recently reported United Airlines scam variants from the Cautellus community. Flagged items include deepfake videos, cloned voicemail, and spoofed domains.
Community reporting for United Airlines is launching soon. Submissions will appear here with timestamps and scam-type tags.
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