Solutions For RealSolutions For Real
  • Home
  • News
  • Personal Finance
    • Savings
    • Banking
    • Mortgage
    • Retirement
    • Taxes
    • Wealth
  • Make Money
  • Budgeting
  • Burrow
  • Investing
  • Credit Cards
  • Loans

Subscribe to Updates

Get the latest finance news and updates directly to your inbox.

Top News

Are You a Big, Beautiful Winner or Loser Under Trump’s Tax Law?

July 12, 2025

Americans now view this figure as the benchmark for being wealthy

July 12, 2025

How I Went From Side Hustle to 7 Figures Using These 4 AI Tools (No Tech Skills Needed)

July 12, 2025
Facebook Twitter Instagram
Trending
  • Are You a Big, Beautiful Winner or Loser Under Trump’s Tax Law?
  • Americans now view this figure as the benchmark for being wealthy
  • How I Went From Side Hustle to 7 Figures Using These 4 AI Tools (No Tech Skills Needed)
  • How Mastering Your Nervous System Boosts Leadership Presence and Performance
  • Mortgage rates tick higher for first time in weeks
  • Social Security & The Big Beautiful Bill
  • Ford Recalls 850,000 Vehicles: What It Means for Your Safety and Your Finances
  • Mark Cuban Says AI Will Mint a Trillionaire. Start Your Climb Here
Saturday, July 12
Facebook Twitter Instagram
Solutions For RealSolutions For Real
Subscribe For Alerts
  • Home
  • News
  • Personal Finance
    • Savings
    • Banking
    • Mortgage
    • Retirement
    • Taxes
    • Wealth
  • Make Money
  • Budgeting
  • Burrow
  • Investing
  • Credit Cards
  • Loans
Solutions For RealSolutions For Real
Home » Solicited By A Travel Scam? Here’s How They Work And 4 Ways To Avoid Them
Personal Finance

Solicited By A Travel Scam? Here’s How They Work And 4 Ways To Avoid Them

News RoomBy News RoomAugust 5, 20230 Views0
Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit Email Tumblr Telegram

With travelers hitting the road and record numbers this summer, travel experts note the exponential rise in frauds.

Using social media, text and email, scamsters use an indirect method to swindle travelers seeking a deal. I asked Forter, a company that specializes in fraud prevention, to break down the most current travel scams and how you can avoid them.

How do these scams work?

  • These scams are primarily carried out through “triangulation” fraud. Essentially, fraudsters set up fake travel agencies or travel-related listings, wait for buyers, and fulfill their bookings through stolen payment methods. Fraudsters will use ads or social media posts to drive consumers to these “business” pages that often look professional and even offer good customer service. In the end, the fraudster gets paid, (sometimes) the buyer gets their booking, and an innocent third party loses money.

Who is being targeted?

  • Consumers who are making travel related purchases are being targeted (plane tickets, hotel bookings, etc). Given the economic downturn and the high cost of travel right now, many consumers are eager to save a few bucks on a “last-minute” deal. This makes them especially vulnerable to travel fraud. However, triangulation fraud can affect anyone who purchases items online. In peak seasons like this, fraudsters are simply able to disguise themselves more easily within the sales traffic, causing a spike in fraud occurrences.

How can you avoid these scams?

1) You should take extra care when looking for deals online during peak seasons in order to avoid getting caught up in triangulation fraud.

3) You should also be wary of how they’re sharing their information online and who they’re sharing it with. Are they a trusted party that you know and have used before?

4) Don’t respond to unsolicited offers. That’s how they swindle a lot of people. They seem legitimate, but are covers for elaborate scams.

5) There are few bargains in travel these days, unless you’re willing to travel off-season or on undesirable days. It still holds that some deals are too good to be true. Use your smell test. It usually works better than AI.

Read the full article here

Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email

Related Articles

Americans now view this figure as the benchmark for being wealthy

Personal Finance July 12, 2025

Mortgage rates tick higher for first time in weeks

Mortgage July 11, 2025

Social Security & The Big Beautiful Bill

Retirement July 11, 2025

Using Legal Authority Over An Aging Parent

Retirement July 10, 2025

These 5 ‘Free Trials’ Are Draining Your Bank Without Warning

Savings July 10, 2025

Proposed Law Would Mandate Automatic Enrollment Into Medicare Advantage

Retirement July 9, 2025
Add A Comment

Leave A Reply Cancel Reply

Demo
Top News

Americans now view this figure as the benchmark for being wealthy

July 12, 20250 Views

How I Went From Side Hustle to 7 Figures Using These 4 AI Tools (No Tech Skills Needed)

July 12, 20250 Views

How Mastering Your Nervous System Boosts Leadership Presence and Performance

July 12, 20250 Views

Mortgage rates tick higher for first time in weeks

July 11, 20250 Views
Don't Miss

Social Security & The Big Beautiful Bill

By News RoomJuly 11, 2025

So, what affect did the Big Beautiful Bill signed on July 4, 2025, by President…

Ford Recalls 850,000 Vehicles: What It Means for Your Safety and Your Finances

July 11, 2025

Mark Cuban Says AI Will Mint a Trillionaire. Start Your Climb Here

July 11, 2025

Here’s How Much Google Pays Software Engineers, Designers

July 11, 2025
About Us
About Us

Your number 1 source for the latest finance, making money, saving money and budgeting. follow us now to get the news that matters to you.

We're accepting new partnerships right now.

Email Us: [email protected]

Our Picks

Are You a Big, Beautiful Winner or Loser Under Trump’s Tax Law?

July 12, 2025

Americans now view this figure as the benchmark for being wealthy

July 12, 2025

How I Went From Side Hustle to 7 Figures Using These 4 AI Tools (No Tech Skills Needed)

July 12, 2025
Most Popular

51 Reasons I Won’t Lend Money to Friends and Family

August 6, 20231 Views

Are You a Big, Beautiful Winner or Loser Under Trump’s Tax Law?

July 12, 20250 Views

Americans now view this figure as the benchmark for being wealthy

July 12, 20250 Views
Facebook Twitter Instagram Pinterest Dribbble
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of use
  • Press Release
  • Advertise
  • Contact
© 2025 Solutions For Real. All Rights Reserved.

Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.