With spring break and summer travel coming, the Better Business Bureau says now is the time to stay alert for scammers.
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The agency says be on the lookout for fake vacation rentals and third-party booking sites. This is also the time of year that phony travel agencies can also pretend to offer deep discounts on vacations.
BBB Tips
- Make sure to get all your trip details in writing before making a final payment.
- Try to pay with a credit card so you can dispute fraudulent charges later.
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- Keep a copy of cancellation and refund policies.
- Avoid deals that sound too good to be true.
- Be wary if you "win" a free trip without entering a contest or sweepstakes.
- Read reviews on trusted sites to determine whether a vacation rental home is legitimate. And if you can, call the rental owner and ask detailed questions before booking.