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Travel Scams and Tips on How To Avoid Getting Fooled

Travel scams are nothing new, but it’s easier than ever to get duped.

This past January you may have come across one of the many inauguration packages in Washington D.C.

But there’s one small problem – they let you assume that by purchasing this package of airfare, hotel and ground transportation, that you were also going to go to the inauguration. Wrong!

The same deal goes for major sporting events.

Someone may try to sell you an Olympic package or a Super Bowl deal, but all you’re getting is airfare and a hotel room – and guess where you get to watch the activities? On your hotel TV.

The U.S. Department of Transportation now requires that tour and travel operators fully disclose whether or not tickets to the big games are included.

Anytime you’re expected to pay for your travel package in full more than 60 days before the trip, don’t do it.

Under federal credit laws, if you contract for a good or service and pay for it with a credit card and the seller defaults or otherwise breaches their contract, you’re protected.

Outside of 60 days, you’re not.

Get more advice on Avoiding Classic Travel Scams.

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