The article warns about a significant rise in travel-related scams targeting customers of Booking.com, particularly during the holiday season. It reports over 532 scam incidents in the UK alone, resulting in £370,000 lost. Scammers are using phishing methods to contact victims through legitimate-looking messages, often threatening immediate action to avoid cancellations. Booking.com acknowledges the growing sophistication of these scams, attributed partly to advancements in AI. They reassure that while incidents are rare, vigilance is necessary, as such scams can affect anyone globally.
As the summer holidays get into full swing many of us are primed to hear from travel providers, making it open season for scammers.
Booking.com said: 'With the rise of AI, cybercriminals are able to create increasingly sophisticated scams.'
One of many holiday-related frauds preys on customers who have booked somewhere to stay via Booking.com, resulting in significant financial loss.
The global nature of the platform means it can happen to you, wherever in the world you live, or plan to holiday.
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