Travel scams have been around almost as long as we've known how to tell time. But time marches on and since the Internet, travel scams have gotten even more insidious. It's more than just bait and switch these days.
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The Federal Trade Commission received approximately 3,000 fewer complaints regarding cybercrime and fraud than last year. But the total loss from fraud actually went up to approximately $40 million. That's up about $5 million from 2024.
According to seattletimes.com,
‘ Cybercrime is a business, and just like legitimate businesses, cybercriminals are really focused on maximizing the returns,” said Steve Grobman, chief technology officer at McAfee, an online protection company. “They’re using technology to optimize their vict