Travel:
Booking holiday accommodations:
- Booking Directly with Owners: Can leave you with no place to stay.
- Book all reservations with a travel agent, Trivago: http://www.trivago.com/?sem_keyword=trivago&sem_creativeid=81874670086&sem_matchtype=e&sem_network=g&sem_device=c&sem_placement=&sem_or Travelocity: //www.travelocity.com
- Beware of Craigslist, rental websites, etc.: You may pay a little less but the chances of it being fraud are much greater.
- How long has the property been listed on the web-site? The longer the better
- Look at reviews ( Remember reviews can be fake)
- Use Maps Google.com https://maps.google.com/ Confirm location (address) Look at street map view do the pictures match the web-site? Fraudsters list properties that don't exist.
- Talk to the owner: If this is a owner owned property (beach house/condo etc.) look up the property by address and see if there is a phone number for the owner. Call the owner. (use a landline for best protection)
- Ask for details of the property: Do they match the details of the property on the web site?
- Postal Address: Make sure you get the postal address of the property. No postal address, no contract.
- Trust your instincts: If you feel uncomfortable with something back away. (saving a few dollars is not worth the risk)
- Don't pay a dime until you check the contract: Read the small print always
- Security Deposits: Usually 10% of rental cost (Higher deposits can be a cause for concern)
- Use Pay Pal: (If connected to a credit card you are usually protected by the bank)
- Check Property for Damage: Upon arrival check property for damage and report it to owner right away.
- Security Deposit: If there are any deductions ask for proof of the problem. Best to get it back when leaving.
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