Planning a trip can be very stressful. Trust me, we've been there.
You're trying to buy the cheapest flight tickets, avoid spending tons of money on gas, and decide where to stay. However, there are other things to consider. It's a travel scam.
Links and attachments in emails
If you are looking at an email and feel a little suspicious, Never click on attachments or links in emails.
To be clear, Opening emails is not dangerous in itself — Hackers can only access your data and computer when you click a link or open an attachment. So, if you have any doubts, stop it. click. anything.
If you feel pressured — run away.
If you receive an email that appears to be Force someone to click something, book something, or send money, especially quickly. – Run, baby, run!
Scammers often create fake watches to stress their victims and achieve their goals.. If you're looking forward to a vacation and are worried that you won't be able to book otherwise, you're more likely to fall victim to this system. When in doubt, take a breath, bring your logic back online, and think again.
online advertising
This one is a little new compared to that. Be careful when clicking on online ads. Especially after you start Googling things like flights and accommodation online.
Thanks to technology, When you start Googling something, other ads pop up for similar searches, some of which may be from fake companies.. In many cases, it may seem too good to be true, but it is. Listen to your intuition!
Companies that book you when you ask for payment
Let me be clear: I'm not talking about travel agents here. It’s always good to work with a reputable travel agency (we love Mouse Fan Travel!). Some scam companies ask you to pay a fee to book a trip/excursion. This is often a terrible idea.
It is best to book with a reputable travel agent. Mouse Fan Travel takes care of everything for you, so we highly recommend it.
Travel agents know how to avoid all kinds of scams.
If you suspect fraud, please do not use your email contact details
It is important to research the company you want to book with, check out the reviews. However, if you receive an email and have doubts, Do not use the contact details provided in the email.
Instead, Visit the company's website in a separate Internet tab (enter it yourself) and contact them through the contact information provided there.. Again, if the company is a scam, this information can be difficult to find and may raise red flags again. In such cases, it may be better to move to another company.
Scams are stressful and very scary, so it's always worth taking a little time to do your research, read reviews, and make sure you're booking with a reputable company. We're always here to help with your Disney vacation, so stay tuned to AllEars!
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