Watch where you click. That travel site with the too-good-to-be-true deals could be bogus. That’s what 3,000 British travelers are discovering after several fake sites were discovered by authorities.
The sites in question include holidaysforunder200pounds.com, sunmedresorts.com and holidayezs.com. (I’m not linking to them for obvious reasons.)
Here’s how the scam worked: The con artists apparently set up the sites and then quickly closed them once people paid for non-existent vacations.
As an advocate for travelers, I’ve seen many questionable sites stateside, too. I’ve also spoken with lots of people who have been ripped off by them. Tracking down the guilty party is almost impossible.
How do you not get taken by a scam?
» Never pay in cash. Always use a credit card.
» If it looks too good to be true, click away.
» If it’s a brand you’ve never heard of, don’t buy it.
Have you ever run across any bogus travel sites? Ever bought a nonexistent vacation through one? If so, please e-mail me.
Christopher Elliott is the author of Scammed: How to Save Your Money and Find Better Service in a World of Schemes, Swindles, and Shady Deals. Critics have called it “eye-opening” and “inspiring” — it’ll “grab your attention and won’t let go.” Order your copy now on Amazon, Barnes & Noble or iTunes.
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