Source: National Cyber Security – Produced By Gregory Evans
Do travelers trust online marketing for their vacation rentals? According to one recent website, 48 percent of us trust search engine results, and 42 percent trust banner ads when looking for vacation rentals. The proliferation of online scams, however, should give prospective vacationers great pause before committing to a vacation rental marketed online. As with any other big ticket expense, be sure to perform a little due diligence before you sign on the dotted line. Here are some vacation rental tips to keep you from getting ripped off. Face to face. When you see an advertisement for a vacation rental that looks too good to be true, don’t just sign on the dotted line. First, contact the owner or manager through video chatting or phone. Don’t settle for email; too much can be left out of an email. And have some searching questions prepared. Joel Peters handles external relations for Laurier University. He says, “Skype video is the only way to conduct important transactions if you can’t meet with someone in person — you can get a valid first impression on which to base your decision.” Check the record. Unscrupulous marketers have been known to advertise vacation properties that don’t […]
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