Scam Types
Travel, Vacations & Timeshare Plans
Scam type — FTC & BBB data
The FTC and BBB track fraud by category. This page summarizes the data for this scam type and how to protect yourself.
Last updated: March 2026
FTC Consumer Sentinel (national)
- Reports: 58,000
- Total loss: $122M
- Median loss: $500
BBB Scam Tracker 2024
- Reports 2024: 2,891
- Risk score: 6.8
- Median loss: $500
- Top contact: Online/Phone
What is this scam?
Fake travel deals, timeshare resale scams, and fraudulent vacation rental listings that don't exist or are misrepresented.
How to avoid & report
- Never send money or gift cards to someone you have not met in person.
- Verify contact details independently (official website, phone number).
- Report to the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov.
- File a complaint with the BBB at bbb.org/file-a-complaint.
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