How AI is making travel scams nearly impossible to spot
USA TODAY
Cybersecurity experts reveal how AI-generated messages and fake sites are scamming travelers, and the red flags to watch.
Randy Rupp thought he'd seen it all. A retired federal law enforcement agent with years of experience spotting fraud, he and his wife, Becki, were planning a hiking trip to Italy's Dolomites. They'd booked their hotel in Bolzano, Italy, months earlier through an online travel agency.
Then came the WhatsApp message that nearly got them. The message appeared to come from hotel staff and included specific details about their booking.
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"It was very well written," said Becki Rupp, a travel coach who's helped countless clients navigate travel logistics. The scammer requested that they reenter their credit card information through a provided link.
Fortunately, a technical glitch saved them from getting ensnared.
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