Don’t Be a Victim: How to Avoid Travel Scams

If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. That’s the advice the FBI is giving would-be travelers. According to a report by Fox News, travel scams are on the rise, in a large part due to the increase in online shopping during the pandemic. Last year, the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center received its highest number of reports in five years — nearly 800,000 reports worth more than $4 billion in losses.

Check out this post by The Seniors Trust Network to learn how to avoid possible travel scams. We have a handful of tips from the Federal Trade Commission to help you make sure your booking is safe and secure.

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