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Why Fake Travel Sites Are Fooling More People

After a year without vacations, some people are a little rusty at booking travel, and scammers are taking full advantage. The Better Business Bureau has reported a spike in the number of people being scammed by fully functional, legit-looking travel booking sites that are actually fake—honey traps looking to steal your money and personal information. Here’s what to look for so you can avoid them.