Travel Scams

Travel scams target people planning trips, booking accommodations, and moving money across borders. Scammers pose as airlines, hotels, tour operators, and ride services—or they create fake listings that look legitimate until you've already paid. Understanding how these schemes work helps you spot red flags before you lose money, whether you're booking a weekend getaway or arranging transportation in an unfamiliar city.

These articles explain what to watch for when booking flights and hotels, how to protect payment information during travel, what happens if a reservation disappears after you've paid, and how to verify that a service or website is actually who it claims to be. You'll learn the common tactics scammers use and the steps you can take to reduce your risk.