PLANNING the ultimate getaway for your long BC Day weekend?Get all the tips and tricks to help you make the most of your vacation safely.
Ahead of your long weekend getaway, the Better Business Bureau offers tips on how to safely save money and avoid scams.
“Long weekends are a wonderful time for potential scams,” says Neesha Hothi, director of marketing for the Better Business Bureau that serves mainland Colombia.
“Trying to make last-minute bookings or make big adjustments to your plans can lead you to accept deals that might be too smart to be true. It’s vital to accept with your instincts as true if you see any red flags about offers or transactions. , as they are possibly imaginable scams. In 2023, Canadians lost more than $300,000 to travel scams and we need to help you avoid being a part of that statistic.
The BBB gives you the following tips for a fun vacation:
Reports continue to emerge of scammers posing as valid online airline ticket agents or official third-party booking sites. If you book with a company you don’t know, do your due diligence and study the company first. A quick search on BBB. org will help you reveal corporate reviews and more information.
Starting your search with BBB can help you locate reputable agencies, agents, and websites, ensuring that you work with reliable professionals.
Use BBB Scam Tracker to locate and check for existing scams. This program was named the Best Anti-Scam Tool of 2023 and is here to help.