Travel Scammers Out in Force for Olympics Fans and Other Tourists

Tens of millions of dollars will be spent in the next few weeks as the excitement builds for the Olympic Games in Rio, but, sadly, a chunk of that money will end up in the pockets of travel scam artists.

Many bogus websites are offering non-existent tickets for the Games, including the opening ceremony, which sold out months ago.

Others offer packages that supposedly include flights, accommodation and admission tickets — which don’t exist, use substandard accommodation or are grossly overpriced.

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