Vacation Rental Scams: 10 Red Flags to Spot Before You Book
Most vacation rentals are exactly what they claim to be. But fake listings and payment scams do exist, and they tend to target travellers searching for popular destinations at peak times — exactly when good homes are hard to find and people are tempted to act fast. The good news is that rental scams usually follow the same patterns. Learn the red flags below and you'll be able to spot most of them before you lose a cent. This is the biggest warning sign. A request to pay by bank transfer, money-transfer service, cryptocurrency or gift cards — often with…
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