New lodging reservation scam can trick you into giving up credit card information (opens original article in a new tab)

A new lodging reservation scam is tricking travelers into giving up credit card information by sending phishing emails with valid reservation details, according to Indiana's I-Team and cybersecurity experts.

• A new lodging reservation scam is targeting travelers with phishing emails containing valid reservation details.
• Scammers infiltrate hotel and rental reservation systems to gather personal information and trick victims into providing credit card details.
• Cybersecurity experts advise verifying email legitimacy directly with the property and using scam detection tools on devices.