Artificial intelligence is fueling an unprecedented hike in holiday travel scams. As this technology progresses, so do the ways scammers can take your money, as their methods span the entire travel industry.
According to Booking.com, AI-related scams spiked in 2023, stealing over $265,000 from travel scam victims. Nearly 1 in 4 travelers found themselves scammed out of at least $1,000.
AI helps scammers create realistic-looking phishing emails, generate compelling fake websites, and even produce chatbots that impersonate customer service professionals. The better AI gets, the harder it is to decipher scams from reality.
What Scams Should Travelers Look Out For?
Experts at AI prompt-generator AIPRM compiled a list of the top AI-driven threats to holiday travelers in 2024.
Fake Airline and Hotel Booking Websites
When it comes to travel scams, AI renders the need to be a tech expert nearly obsolete. Scammers easily build fake websites and travel booking platforms offering low prices for flights and accommodations. Limited-time sales …