KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) Three people are in the Loudon County Jail in connection with the “grandparent” scam that has swept the area this week and victimized at least two individuals in each county out of thousands of dollars according to Loudon County Sheriff Tim Guider and Blount County Sheriff James Lee Berrong. “This is […]
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Ready to vacation? Vaccinated? Masks at the ready? Sanitizer and wipes handy? Scam radar switched on?
Americans are ready to travel after over a year of postponing vacations, family visits and travel in general. Demand is high and increasing for plane tickets, car rentals and resort accommodations. As just one example, try renting a car in Florida or California. Availability is limited, and prices are easily topping $100 a day for compact or midsize rentals.
High demand + low supply = increased prices + scams.
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As we have seen so many times during the COVID-19 crisis, criminals are quick to step in and take advantage of a perfect storm.