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Several travelers have been scammed in Florida and it has become a major security issue in top destinations like Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and Panama City. Rental scams are so popular in the state that cybersecurity experts are calling it the “Scam Capital of the World.”
A few days ago, Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody issued an official warning for visitors, encouraging tourists to distrust certain websites, recognize red flags, and be careful when making an online reservation.
Moody said in a recent statement: “Florida is one of the most popular vacation destinations in the nation. Scammers will take advantage of this by creating fake vacation rental listings in hopes of stealing personal information and money. Whether you are traveling within the state or from out of state, make sure to take extra precautions when renting a vacation home to avoid being burned this summer vacation season.”
Last year, Florida received over 122 million visitors and this year tourists keep looking for beautiful beaches —despite the seaweed spreading across the coastlines—, nice weather, and great entertainment options. Over 100,000 visitors are soon expected for NASA’s Artemis 1 rocket launch at Kennedy Space Center.
Florida has a lot to offer travelers and visitors from all over the world and scammers are aware of this.
The “Scam Capital of the World”
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