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Taking a trip this summer? Beware. These travel scams are now turbocharged by AI
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Taking a trip this summer? Beware. These travel scams are now turbocharged by AI

Fast Company·Michael Grothaus·2 days ago
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Memorial Day is behind us, which means the summer travel season has officially arrived. Over the next three months, millions of Americans will take their annual vacations, both domestically and internationally. But as people plan these trips, they seem to be encountering more scams than ever. Here are the most common scams right now—and easy ways to protect yourself and your wallet. The top 7 travel scams right now According to a report from cybersecurity firm McAfee earlier this month, these are the top 7 types of travel scams travelers are most likely to fall for: Fake travel deals or promotions (15%) Scam booking confirmations and travel updates (15%) Manipulated or misleading accommodation listings (15%) Payment requests outside official platforms (11%) Fake vacation rental listings (10%) Fake airline or hotel websites (9%) Impersonation of airline or hotel customer service (9%) The report, which includes data from a survey of 6,000 individuals in Australia, France, Germany, Japan, the United Kingdom,…

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