Travel scams catching out Australians
New research from the Australian Institute of Criminology reveals that nearly half of over 10,000 Australians surveyed experienced cybercrime in the past year. Scammers are increasingly exploiting urgent travel booking pressures, with McAfee noting that Tripadvisor is the most cloned travel platform. Experts advise booking directly through official sites to mitigate the risk of online scams.
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Published 01 Jul 2026, 02:00 UTC
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