A Scambook Personal Story: Even the Experts Can Get Caught by Fraud
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Southwest Airlines Ticket Glitch Nightmare Has Happy(-ish) Ending
Once upon a time, there was an evil company that screwed its loyal customers and never made things right. That’s the bedtime story we hear every night at Scambook, and it doesn’t give us sweet dreams. But we’re...
No Pain in Spain: Tips for Your Trips Overseas
It's safe to say Spain lands on the top 10 list of places to visit on everyone's bucket list. With glittering beaches beautiful architecture, you would find any excuse to hop on a plane and bid your friends far...
Dance School Kids Lose Over $60k in Alleged Disney World Vacation Scam
Over 100 dance students from Tennessee were allegedly scammed in a fake Disney World vacation scheme recently. The students and their families paid more than $60,000 collectively to take a trip to Disney World ...
Travel Tips: How To Get the Most Out of Your Flight and Save Money
Wondering how to lower travel costs and fly cheaper? Aren't we all! Travel expenses can get sky-high (pun intended), and often wind up being one of the worst parts of your summer vacation. For the savvy travele...
Know Your Air Travel Rights and How to Fight for Them
For some people, the mere mention of an airport can cause an immediate blood pressure spike. From late check-ins to lost luggage, air travel can be incredibly stressful, and mistakes by airlines can cost you va...
Traveler Tips: Fight Jet Lag in 5 Easy Steps
Flying to another part of the world is an exciting and hectic adventure all on its own, but jet lag often adds an extra wrinkle to your air travel experience. When you venture far from your native time zone, yo...
Air Travel Safety Notice: TSA to Continue Ban on Small Knives on Airplanes
Anyone familiar with travel knows that there's a pretty long list of items not allowed on an airplane. Earlier this month, the TSA made waves when Administrator John Pistole announced upcoming changes to the ag...
Back From Sabbatical: Phony Airline Phishing Scam Resurfaces
A scam in New Jersey that just won’t go away is making headlines again. Gloucester officials are reporting a resurgence of a mailing scam that offers $1,350 for “two round-trip tickets to anywhere in the contin...
Student Travel Safety Tips for a Scam-free Spring Break 2013
You've tied your bikini strings, packed your bags, and put the finishing touches on your airbrushed abs. It's finally time for spring break! If you're one of the millions of young adults gearing up for some fun...