A Checklist for Foiling the Fraudsters

Michele McDonald, www.travelmarketreport.com
Your new best customer could ruin you.

The manager of a company calls and says he is looking for a new travel agency. You verify that the company exists. You check out its website and find that it has a polished, professional look.

It’s for real.

The bookings start coming in. Things are looking good. This is high-end stuff – lots of international travel.

A month goes by and reality hits: The credit card number was stolen. The approval code you got doesn’t protect you. You’ve been burned by a very accomplished crook. FULL STORY