Let me shoot you straight.
You’re planning that much-needed summer getaway—maybe finally using those travel points you forgot you had. You get an email saying your flight’s been confirmed… or changed… or your hotel needs another payment method.
Your heart skips a beat. You click.
Boom—game over.
These phishing scams are getting way too good. And they’re hitting folks right when we’re most distracted—packing bags, answering calls, and dreaming about beach chairs.
How the Scam Works
Here’s what’s happening:
- You get an email that looks like it’s from Delta, Marriott, Expedia—you name it.
- It’s got the logos, the layout, even a fake “support” number at the bottom.
- Subject line hits you with something urgent like:
- “Flight Change Notice – Action Required”
- “Confirm Your Hotel Booking”
- “Final Step for Your Car Rental”
So you click. And just like that, you’re on a fake site asking for login info, credit card details, or telling you to download “your itinerary.” Which, surprise—it’s malware.
Now they’ve got your passwords, your business account access, maybe even your company credit card. Yikes.
Why This One Works So Well
Let me tell you why even the sharpest folks get caught by this:
- It looks legit. These emails copy the real deal down to the font.
- It hits you fast. You see “flight changed” and panic takes the wheel.
- You’re distracted. Half your brain’s on your inbox, the other half’s picking between carry-on or checked bags.
And if you or your team travel for business? This is not just a personal problem.
The Business Risk Is Real
Think about it:
Maybe someone else handles all the bookings—flights, hotels, conference passes. They’re getting confirmation emails left and right.
One wrong click, and…
- Your company card gets hacked.
- Your travel booking accounts get locked.
- Or worse—your network gets hit with malware that spreads like wildfire.
It’s not a stretch—it’s happening.
How To Stay Safe (And Still Make Your Flight)
Here’s the no-nonsense checklist we tell our clients:
- Never click email links to confirm travel stuff. Go straight to the company site.
- Check the sender’s address. “@deltacom.com” isn’t Delta.
- Train your team. Especially whoever books your trips.
- Turn on MFA. That second layer of protection can save your hide.
- Secure your email. Spam filters, virus scans—lock it down.
Don’t Let a Fake Flight Wreck Your Business
Hackers don’t take vacations—and they’re counting on you being distracted.
If your business handles travel bookings, hotel reservations, or expense reports, you're a prime target for phishing scams.
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