Summer is not only the peak season for travel, but it’s also the high season for travel scammers.
The latest research reports that an alarming 28% of global travelers have fallen victim to a travel-related scam.
And, these scams do not pull punches. About 25% of those who have been a victim of a travel scam have lost $1,000 or more.
The report also states that young people are more likely to fall for a scam, since 18-29 year olds seem to be more dependent upon — or addicted — to the internet.
The most common scams are fraudulent charges made by fake travel sites, posing as well-known brands that come up first on internet searches. This is followed by malicious confirmation links, and when you respond, you’re directed to a site that steals your critical data.
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