1 in 3 travelers has been scammed when booking a trip: study
Online booking is preferred trip-planning method for the vast majority of travelers in 2023.. - Dreamstime/Dreamstime/TNS

Plenty of travelers have already solidified plans for their summer escapes, but among those who have yet to book their trips, many cite record-high inflation and the cost-of-living crisis as the reason they’re searching the darker corners of the internet for affordable vacation options. The results of a recent market research survey commissioned by leading internet security company McAfee found that 56% of today’s travelers are more likely to actively go hunting for bargains on travel due to increased cost concerns amid the financial pressures of today’s economic environment. Unsurprisingly, o...