New Ongoing Travels Scam

Airline travel scams are abundant, and the  I  want you to be aware of a few common ones.

A friend received a mail  saying he has won two  free round trip  airline tickets ,

Two arrive through the mail. The first is a letter claiming you have won two free round-trip airline tickets. They use real or look-alike airline names and ask  you to   call to a number to collect your prize. If you call, you are asked for personal informations to process the prize. 

However, the scammer is collecting information  that can be used to steal your identity. 

Another is a postcard claiming you have won airline tickets for anywhere in the contiguous U.S. This is actually a pitch for a high-pressure sales presentation. Some presentation attendees reported not receiving airline tickets as promised or that the tickets were for a few select cities.

Two other scams arrive by email. One claims you have won free airline tickets,. Another is a fake airline ticket order confirmation. But the emails have links that, once clicked, will install spyware or  malware on your computer or mobile device. This are   some tips to help you safeguard against these scams.

• Research the company, whether an airline or travel-related business, on the letter, postcard or email.

•  when you win a prize, you don’t have to pay fees or buy something to receive it. But,  you may have to pay  taxes on winnings , but you shouldn’t have to pay “tax fees” to receive the prize.

Also, you can refuse to accept a prize, especially if you determine that the taxes you would have to pay for   receiving the prize isn’t offset by the prize’s worth.

• If you didn’t book a flight or enter a contest for airline tickets, then you should never click any links or download attachments from the unexpected email just delete such mail immediately.

• When in doubt, contact the airline directly to determine if the booking or prize is legitimate or a scam. 

Lastly, never give your details on the phone your card details and pin numbers.

If you have received any such mails or have an experience kindly, share your opinions and suggestions thankk you.