PC Mag, Connected Traveler: “You might be ready to book a summer vacation house, but remember, scammers never take a day off. Learn what to look for while searching for a place to stay so your vacation goes smoothly. Whether you’re planning a summer vacation, an autumnal escape, a winter getaway, or a spring break, there’s a travel booking app or website to help you book every kind of journey under the sun. That said, when looking for a place to stay, take time to research your target location and your prospective accommodations. A little preparation will give you a better chance of avoiding the travel scams that could ruin your getaway. According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), scams could lurk among the travel listings on the booking app or website you’ve been browsing. Want proof? In 2023, Airbnb announced that 59,000 fraudulent listings were removed from the site in just that year. That’s after the company announced sweeping changes to its property owner verification system after scammers flooded the platform…”