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LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY)– Before booking your spring break stay, be cautious of scammers posing as vacation rental property owners. Kathryn Mobley, CEO of the Better Business Bureau of Acadiana, said the ...

Two men have been indicted for running a Vrbo and Airbnb double-booking scheme that brought in more than $8.5 million from hopeful renters in 10 different states, federal prosecutors said Thursday.

NEW JERSEY (WABC) -- 7 On Your Side has some important advice on how to avoid vacation pitfalls. Beach rentals tend to book up earlier than any other type of accommodation, and most properties are ...

A local family says they were scammed out of a lot of money by a fake listing on popular vacation rental site VRBO. [Ads /] The person acting like the owner had copied a legitimate home's listing -- ...

Tips to Avoid Vacation Rental Scams Before booking, Google the rental property address to confirm it exists and matches the photos. Ask for a video tour if anything seems off. Avoid hosts unwilling to ...

ORLANDO, Fla. (WNEM) - As the temperatures climb and those vacation plans really start heating up, there’s another kind of activity on the rise, and it’s not the good kind. We’re talking about ...

As millions pursue dream vacations, fraudsters are developing increasingly deceptive schemes. What Travel Scams are Thriving in 2025? Travel scams are evolving rapidly. According to a recent warning ...