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Don’t Let Fraud and Scams Ground Your Summer Vacation
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· August 23, 2026
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Key points Victoria Ruiz, a Chase Community Manager, offers tips to help avoid common travel scams. Summer travel plans can be vulnerable to fraud and scams, particularly when searching for deals in unfamiliar locations.
Summer travel plans can be vulnerable to fraud and scams, particularly when searching for deals in unfamiliar locations. Bad actors are becoming increasingly savvy at separating travelers from their money. Travelers often eagerly hand over funds to make their vacations happen, and scammers take advantage of this.
Victoria Ruiz, a Chase Community Manager, offers tips to help avoid common travel scams. These tips can help travelers relax and enjoy their trips. Further details on avoiding travel scams are available, providing guidance on how to stay financially vigilant when finalizing vacation plans.
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Category: government Published: August 23, 2026 Source: Fort Worth Report Reading time: 1 min
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