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Article: https://www.welivesecurity.com/2023/06/21/vacation-stay-step-ahead-travel-sc...
Note: I thought this was good info to share (and for you to share with friends and family) even though I really don't agree with #8 on Juice Jacking. For background on why I feel this way, see a previous Security-Discuss post at https://orbit.apnic.net/hyperkitty/list/security-discuss@apnic.net/thread/EV...
Summary (first two paragraphs): "As the mercury rises and we look forward to vacationing in sunnier climbs, it’s also time to keep one eye peeled for internet scams and cyberthreats. Travel fraud is one of the biggest money-makers for cybercriminals. In 2022 alone, over 62,400 victim reports were filed with the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC). At a median loss of $1259 per victim, US$104 million in total was unwittingly handed over to scammers that year. And that’s just the reported cases.
Experts believe that as the cost-of-living crisis bites, bargain-hunting travelers will be even more susceptible to these scams. Let’s check some of the main scams to watch out for this summer holiday season."