"The business of fraud has been 'democratized,' and travel scams have become one of the most common ways that scammers defraud consumers and businesses," Brittany Allen stated. She emphasized that advancements in technology and the availability of information on the dark web have lowered barriers for fraud, allowing cybercriminals to exploit opportunities. This makes it crucial for travelers to be aware of potential scams as they book their trips.
Amy Nofziger highlighted the surge in travel scams post-COVID, stating, "Travel scams have always been around, but with the 'revenge travel' after COVID, we certainly saw an increase in the ways criminals were using people's desires to travel to steal from them." She mentioned that increased mobile device usage offers scammers new ways to target victims through texts, emails, and social media.
According to travel scam expert Ned S. Levi, "The biggest tip-off about online or email scams is that if it's too good to be true, it's likely a scam." Despite being a well-known indicator, he points out that many people still fall victim to such offers, especially amidst rising travel costs.
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