Web of thieves: does the Internet mean new deals, or the same old scams?

Article Abstract:

The World Wide Web offers new ways to find travel information, but buyers should beware of its potential for fraud as well. Con artists can move a web page to another website and start all over. Web users should verify a companies address and phone number before accepting a bargain on the Web.

Investigations, Prevention, Travel industry, Fraud, Crime, Computer crimes, World Wide Web

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Going to extremes: risky adventures are hot, but they can prove more dangerous than you - or the company - bargained on

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Adventure travel has become increasingly popular, and the industry reports revenues of $250 billion annually, but travelers should recognize possible risks involved. For example, John Heidema, following a trip to the Galapagos Islands, was kidnapped by guerrillas in Ecuador.

Research, Planning, Travel research, Adventure and adventurers, Adventure, Adventurers

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