Bahia Turquesa Residences Strives to Continue Eliminating Travel Scams In 2014
Bahia Turquesa Residences is doing its part to keep the travel industry safe from scams and criminals throughout 2014 and into the future.
LOS ANGELES, May 13, 2014 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- One of the most common travel fears that vacation planners admit to having is the fear of falling victim to a scam criminals are utilizing to rip unaware travelers off. A vacation is a time to relax and be on guard and have to constantly worry about every second away from home. This is why the Bahia Turquesa Residences scams prevention team is keeping travelers alert and aware of some of the latest travel scams that have been found to be popular all around the world.
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The Bahia Turquesa Residences scams prevention team is well aware that many scam artists utilize the telephone as a means to try and con travelers into giving up their personal information. With the rise of smartphones, travelers have even more to lose if a criminal gains access to the phone. When traveling around the country, many vacationers enjoy keeping up with events back home through social media. A free and open Wi-Fi connection at a beach or shopping center may seem like a great way to connect to the internet to attain a strong wireless signal.
Travelers should think twice though, and only connect to verifiable and secure wireless networks. Criminals have the ability and technology to setup wireless networks and disguise them like guest service networks. If a traveler connects to such a network, they risk their device's data being compromised by malware installed by the criminal through the network. The Bahia Turquesa Residences scams prevention team recommends that travelers always check with resort staff or guest services before connecting to a new wireless network. A network provided by front desk attendants which is password protected is often the safest bet.
Another travel scam that the Bahia Turquesa Residences scams prevention team is alerting travelers to, involves luggage theft. This tactic commonly happens at busy locations like train stations or airline terminals. While the thief lurks nearby, a scam artist will spill some food or drink on a traveler who is carrying a lot of luggage. In the commotion that follows, the thief will walk off with a piece of luggage. It is highly advisable for travelers to keep luggage in their hands at all times, or at the very least, within eyesight. Scam artists make a living walking off with merchandise, so it's very important to always stay with personal belongings at all times.
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