Are digital wedding invitations safe? How to spot a scam
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Short answer
A genuine Harusi Pass card shows the sender’s name and the committee’s phone number, never asks for a password, PIN or OTP, and never sends an app or attachment. If you are unsure, call the committee on the number on the card before tapping anything.
Why people fear online invitations
Scammers send fake links that mimic invitations and ask you to install an app or enter a secret number. Many guests have learned to be careful, and that is right. Committees that use digital cards often have to phone guests to explain it is not a scam.
Signs of a genuine Harusi Pass card
- A line near the top says “This invitation was sent by [committee name]”.
- The committee’s phone number is shown, with a call button.
- The web address is Harusi Pass and the link is for your card only.
- The card shows your name, not a list of other guests.
- Nothing asks for a password, phone PIN, bank number or OTP.
What Harusi Pass never does
- Ask guests for a password, payment PIN or secret number.
- Send an app (APK) or a downloadable attachment.
- Use third-party link shorteners; every link is on our own domain.
- Use advertising cookies.
If you are in doubt
- Do not tap a link from a number you do not know.
- Phone the host or committee on a number you already have.
- Message us through the contact page and we will help verify it.
- If something asks for money or a password, report it and delete the message.
Frequently asked questions
Is it safe for a guest to pay a contribution?
Payment goes through a mobile payment provider and the guest confirms on their own phone. We neither ask for nor store a PIN.
What if someone copies my card link?
The link is unique and cannot be guessed. The host can issue a new card, and the old one stops working.
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