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Summer is in full swing, meaning you might be heading to a seaside destination or packing up for a trip somewhere scenic. Whether you'reor fueling up for a road trip, a lot of planning goes into a vacation, and you might be considering different options for where to eat, what to see, and where to stay. With that in mind, the Federal Bureau of Investigation has issued an urgent warning to all Americans at the height of the summer travel season.
Many of us were forced to cancel vacations thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, but with rolled-back restrictions, Americans are rebooking trips, and demand for travel resources has increased dramatically. Airlines are short-staffed following the pandemic and ticket prices are higher than ever. With such large numbers of people traveling, there's also a limit to the number of hotel rooms available, also driving up prices. But if you're looking to book accommodations elsewhere, the FBI asks that you take a few precautions.On July 12, the FBI Boston Division issued a press release due to a recent spike in. According to the announcement, the public is at risk of falling prey to a rental scam, as home and rent prices soar and inflation rages on.
"We have seen a significant increase in the amount of money being lost by people who are desperate for a good deal,", Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Boston Division, said in the press release."Scammers are cashing in on renters who need to act quickly for fear of missing out, and it's costing consumers thousands of dollars, and in some cases, leaving them stranded."
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