Travel scams have become increasingly sophisticated, making them harder to spot. Scammers are using artificial intelligence tools to create fake websites and utilize stolen data to their advantage. This shift has made it more challenging for consumers to identify fake websites.

According to a Federal Trade Commission report, Americans lost $3.5 billion to scams last year, with nearly 1 in 3 fraud reports being about impostor scams.

Further information on how to stay safe from travel scams is available, including details on the evolving nature of these scams and the methods used by scammers.