LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) – Everyone wants to get the best deal on their next flight, but beware booking through anything other than an official website.
AARP warns — cybercriminals want to sell you a one-way ticket to a scam.
They may do it through fake sites that will pop up when you do a web search, or you may get redirected to an independent booking agency. Either way, you’ll face exorbitant fees on flights that cannot be cancelled. Some sites may steal your personal and financial information, and they pose a malware risk.
Look out for impostor customer service phone numbers listed for legitimate carriers, and keep an eye out for bogus cancellation notices that provide a rebooking number. Both are probably scams.
AARP urges you to book carefully. Always go through a reputable travel site, or the airline’s official site or app.
Watch out for social media ads promising impossibly cheap fares — if it seems too good to be true, it probably is.
Also, beware of cancellation or delay notices that arrive after you’ve reached the airport — these could be scams too. Confirm with the ticket agent in person before booking a new flight.
If you do fall victim to this, or any type, of scam, the FBI wants to hear about it. You can file a report with its Internet Crime Complaint Center.
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