Top 3 Travel Scams Unveiled: A Trusted Travel Advisor is Your Best Defense

Travel Scams

There are thousands of genuine travel promotions every year. However, those legitimate offers are sometimes overshadowed by travel scams and bogus claims that prey on travelers who find the idea of a free vacation too tempting to pass up. Here are a few recent travel scams — both before and during your vacation — that you should definitely be aware of. Please keep in mind that you can always contact our travel agency to determine which deals are legitimate.

“Free” Vacations
The saying goes that there’s no such thing as a free lunch. The same can be said for vacations. Any “free” vacation you accept will suddenly get bogged down with hidden fees and taxes, and then you’ll have to attend a marketing seminar at the destination. It’s not worth it.

Robocalls
Robocalls trying to sell you something are illegal unless the company first obtained written permission, directly from you, to contact you in that way. If a company is ready to break the law to sell you something, then odds are it’s not going to be worth it.

International Driving Permit Scams
If you want to drive in a foreign country, you must obtain an international driving permit (IDP) from a legitimate source. If you buy a fake IDP from a dubious website, not only will the document you receive be worthless, but you also might face legal issues for driving without proper documentation.