Quick TipBBB says now is the time to stay alert for vacation scammersSaturday, March 9, 2024 5:46PMDon’t Fall for fake vacation and phony travel agencies when planning your spring or summer trips with these quick tips from the Better Busines Bureau.Don’t let spring break and vacation scammers ruin your well-deserved trip.With spring break and summer travel coming, the Better Business Bureau says now is the time to stay alert for scammers.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 TipsMake 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.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.Report a correction or typoCopyright © 2024 WLS-TV. All Rights Reserved.Related Topics VACATION TRAVEL QUICK TIP SCAMS I TEAM SCAM RENTAL SCAMSQuick TipWatch LiveTop StoriesPennsylvania man uses ‘Oscarmetrics’ to predict 2024 Oscar winnersPentagon study finds no sign of alien life in reported UFO sightingsGrocer Aldi to add 800 of its discount stores across US
