The school year is winding down, and many Arkansans are making summer vacation plans. Whether it is a trip to the beach, somewhere abroad or one of Arkansas’ many lakes or state parks, Arkansans should keep a watchful eye to avoid falling victim to a vacation scam. Scam artists are using the internet, including online advertising and social media, to pitch free or deeply discounted travel deals.
Many scammers will attempt to convince one that their friends and family members are taking advantage of this offer and they should too. Meanwhile, other scammers include being offered vacation rentals that look too good to be true. Travelers make the reservation and show up at the home or condo, only to find it was never up for rent and a scam artist stole photos and listing information to trick them out of hard earned cash.
While it is possible to find a good travel deal or even win a vacation, one must stay mindful of the fact that there are bad actors seeking to ruin your fun by taking your money, Attorney General Leslie Rutledge said.
Scam artists will stop at nothing to take advantage of hard working Arkansans, she said. Fraudsters are constantly coming up with new ways to steal your money, but one thing never changes; if it sounds too good to be true, it likely is.
The attorney general’s office released the following list of common scams…
