A recently-released study by McAfee unveils a startling statistic: 1 in 5 Americans have been –or have nearly been – scammed while attempting to book their summer vacation plans. Moreover, nearly 30% of the 1,000 people who were polled reported losing between $1,000 – $3,000 as a result. If you have been faced with this concerning issue or are worried about being scammed, here are some tips you should remember when booking your next trip.
Booking a summer vacation is often times an exciting activity. That is, of course, unless you’re one of the many people who experience a scam or fraudulent activity.
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The McAfee study showed that 31% of those scammed had booked a deal that seemed too good to be true.
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The study found that the destinations that were the riskiest - i.e. targeted most by hackers - included Cabo San Lucas and Puerto Vallarta in Mexico, Amsterdam, Venice, and Canmore, Canada.
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Fortunately, there are ways to ensure your booking is safe and scam-free.
martin-dm / Getty Images It’s important to book through websites that are security-verified. Make sure all of your bookings are made through trusted and secure platforms, rather than scam sites that might try to lure your attention away from these pages.
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It’s important to book through websites that are security-verified. Make sure all of your bookings are made through trusted and secure platforms, rather than scam sites that might try to lure your attention away from these pages.
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