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10 Scam Types
यात्रा और आवास धोखाधड़ी High

Fake Airline Ticket Scams

Scammers sell fraudulent airline tickets that don't exist, leaving travelers stranded and out hundreds or thousands of dollars.

$1,000 Avg. Loss
1-7 days
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यात्रा और आवास धोखाधड़ी Medium

Fake Hotel Booking Scams: How to Spot Fraudulent Reservations

Scammers create counterfeit hotel booking confirmations to steal payment details and personal information from travelers seeking accommodation deals.

$500 Avg. Loss
1-7 days
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यात्रा और आवास धोखाधड़ी High

Fake Travel Agency Scams: Booking Fraud Guide

Scammers pose as legitimate travel agencies to steal money for fake bookings, leaving victims without flights, hotels, or refunds.

$3,000 Avg. Loss
1-4 weeks
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यात्रा और आवास धोखाधड़ी High

Fake Vacation Rental Scams: How to Book Safely

Scammers pose as vacation rental hosts, collect deposits for properties they don't own, then disappear before your arrival.

$3,000 Avg. Loss
1-4 weeks
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यात्रा और आवास धोखाधड़ी Medium

Resort Presentation Scam: The Free Vacation Trap

Scammers lure victims to fake resort presentations with promises of free vacations, then pressure them into timeshare contracts worth thousands.

$5,000 Avg. Loss
1-3 days
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यात्रा और आवास धोखाधड़ी Low

Ride-Share Scams: Protect Yourself from Fake Drivers

Scammers pose as ride-share drivers or create fake apps to steal payment info, strand passengers, or commit robbery during fake rides.

$100 Avg. Loss
1 day
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यात्रा और आवास धोखाधड़ी High

Timeshare Scams: How to Spot Fraudulent Vacation Property Deals

Timeshare scammers promise luxury vacation ownership but trap victims in endless fees and impossible contracts. Protect yourself with these warning signs.

$10,000 Avg. Loss
1-6 months
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यात्रा और आवास धोखाधड़ी Medium

Travel Insurance Fraud: How Scammers File False Claims

Criminals exploit travel insurance by filing fake claims for cancellations, lost baggage, and medical emergencies to steal thousands in payouts.

$1,000 Avg. Loss
1-4 weeks
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यात्रा और आवास धोखाधड़ी High

Travel Package Fraud: Fake Vacation Deals

Scammers pose as legitimate travel agencies, selling non-existent vacation packages and pocketing deposits without providing services.

$2,000 Avg. Loss
1-4 weeks
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यात्रा और आवास धोखाधड़ी High

Visa & Passport Scams: Travel Document Fraud Exposed

Scammers pose as government agents or travel agencies to steal money and personal data while promising visa or passport services.

$2,000 Avg. Loss
1-3 months
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