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Summer’s in full swing, and millions are squeezing in as much vacation time as possible. While you’re scheduling some time off, scammers are working overtime to trick you with these fake vacation schemes.
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Facing a backlash after verifying a white supremacist and six fake accounts, Twitter said that it would be looking into ways to create a more robust process. The result saw the reopening of the verification applications earlier this year.
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Summer should be a time for relaxation and wild adventures. The last thing you need to worry about is being tricked out of your hard-earned cash during travel season.
Unfortunately, criminals are looking to take advantage of vacationers to make a quick buck. You don’t have to travel in fear, though, as there are several things that you can do to stay safe and protect your information. Tap or click here for insider tech travel hacks you’ll use every single trip.
