Taking a trip this summer? Beware. These travel scams are now turbocharged by AI

# Travel Scams Are Getting Smarter—Here's What You Need to Know As summer travel season kicks off, scammers are using AI to create fake booking confirmations, fake hotel websites, and phony deals that look incredibly real and are spreading faster than ever. The most common traps are fake travel deals, fake booking confirmations, and misleading accommodation listings—and nearly half of people who fell for these scams lost more than $500. To protect yourself, always book directly through official websites or apps, be suspicious of unsolicited messages about your reservations, and never send payment outside of the platform where you're making your booking.