subject: How To Avoid Holiday Scams - 4 Tips To Protect Yourself From Scammers [print this page] You've worked hard all year long and it's time for a well deserved holiday. You want to kick back and relax. You want to forget all about the problems and struggles of your everyday life and just have fun for once. You deserve laughter and a complete restoration of your system.
You deserve the holiday of a lifetime for yourself, your family, or that special someone!
Unfortunately, some of the best holiday deals out there today are complete scams. There are people who want to give you a holiday that is anything but relaxing, if they don't take your money and run leaving you with nothing at all. These people would rather take your money so you have to shop smart when it comes to booking your holiday plans.
So, how do you protect yourself from scammers? How do you ensure that the holiday plans you book are legit and that all destinations will be relaxing and enjoyable? For starters, it is best to stick with businesses that you know are legitimate or that have been recommended by others that you know. Even though these businesses are legitimate you still need to check the small details of every deal you consider. Sometimes there will be catches that make the deal less attractive or completely unworthy of your time. You want to discover those loop holes prior to signing on the dotted line, packing your bags, and heading out for holiday.
So, what about all of those excellent deals you see advertised online? You don't have to automatically count them all out just because you aren't familiar with the company, but you want to thoroughly investigate the company prior to giving them any personal information or committing in any matter.
Some ways to investigate a company include:
* Checking them out with the Better Business Bureau
* Checking for a legitimate phone number where a real person can be reached. Ask questions to make sure they are knowledgeable about the deal and all aspects of holiday planning.
* Determining if they are a member of a legitimate trade association.
* Look for online reviews from travellers who have used their services in the past.
Once you find a great deal that you think is legitimate, do the same research into any destinations and accommodations that are included in the holiday. Never purchase a holiday package without knowing the name of your hotel and details about any entertainment options included in the deal. Make sure the hotel is a nice place to stay by reading consumer reviews online.
Once you decide to book a holiday package online make sure the website is secure prior to putting in any personal or financial information. Secured websites will be openly advertised as such so it should be obvious.
Finally, listen to your gut instinct. Don't be so price driven that you overlook things that don't make sense or just don't sit right with you. If something seems too good to be true then it's best to walk away then take the risk with your identity and financial accounts.
Don't be shy to ask a lot of questions! Every legitimate business should have a way for you to contact someone beyond the Internet. Call them up and speak with an intelligent person who can answer all of your questions.
This is how you will weed out the scammers and find that holiday of a lifetime.
by: Jack Walters
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