Now is the prime time for crooks to try new tricks to take your money and personal information.
Right now, scammers are trying to capitalize on trending internet searches and popular destinations for vacations to trick you out of your money.First, if something says it’s a “free vacation” but it’s making you pay, it’s likely a scam.
If the offer doesn’t give specifics on the trip, requires payment in wire transfer, gift card, or cryptocurrency, says something is only available “right now,” or an offer is suspiciously cheap and seems to good to be true, it probably is. So, here are some ways to avoid scams. First, never sign or pay for something until you know the details.
Do your research and compare prices to other travel companies. And never pay with wire transfers, gift cards, or cryptocurrency, it makes it impossible to track, and you will lose your money. Another tip to avoid getting scammed is by talking to your friends and family about trustworthy travel agencies they’ve used in the past.Copyright 2023 by WJXT News4JAX - All rights reserved.
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