Travel booking scams involve scammers who use real reservation data to deceive travelers. These criminals can access authentic passenger information, which makes the scams more convincing and harder to identify.
The victims are travelers who make reservations on travel websites and platforms. With the data in hand, fraudsters can impersonate legitimate companies or travel agents, offering attractive deals or confirming existing reservations.
The main objective of these scams is to steal personal and financial information from travelers. The scams can happen at different stages of the booking process, from the initial search to the trip confirmation.
The article aims to raise public awareness about these risks and provides guidance on how to protect personal data during the travel booking process, avoiding falling victim to this type of scam.
