Summer is a prime season for vacation travel driven by this malicious tactic.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

How are these scammers pulling it off? While phishing emails have been around since the early days of the Internet cybercriminals can now generate dozens of seemingly legitimate emails that often evade detection by both software and readers.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Here's how the scam works:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n

Scammers exploit platforms like Booking.com or Airbnb.com or they send follow-up emails to extract additional \"fees\" or \"charges\" before disappearing.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

To be clear leading to more people falling for them.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

What can you do to protect yourself?<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n

Here are some essential steps to avoid being scammed:<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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2. Use Two-Factor or Multifactor Authentication<\/em>: Whenever possible recovering your money can be challenging. Credit cards offer an additional layer of protection.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n

   The most crucial advice is to stay vigilant. Scrutinize every email offer you receive and adhere to cybersecurity best practices. While standard security software can detect some scam emails so it's vital to remain cautious and look out for red flags.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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