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51% of Indian adults have fallen victim to an online scam: McAfee report

By Kanchan Nath On May 24, 2023
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While trying to save money when booking travel, as even 61% of Indian travellers are the most concerned about their device being compromised while traveling, highest globally. 77% of those who had money stolen have lost up to $1,000 (~INR 83,000) before their trip has even begun.

McAfee India – Safer Holidays Travel Report indicates that 51% of Indian adults have fallen victim to online scams while trying to save money when booking travel. 77% of those who had money stolen have lost up to $1,000 (~INR 83,000) before their trip has even begun .61% of Indian travellers are the most concerned about their device being compromised while traveling, highest globally.

McAfee Corp., a global leader in online protection, would like to share some Indian findings from their new ‘Safer Holidays’ Travel Report, which surveyed 7,000 people across seven countries to discover how safe it is to plan and book travel online, and how cautious people are when interacting with digital tools while traveling abroad.

The research reveals that 51% of Indian adults have fallen victim to an online scam while trying to save money when booking travel. Highest globally, 61% of Indian travelers are the most concerned about their device being compromised while traveling. 77% of those who had money stolen have lost up to $1,000 (~INR 83,000) before their trip has even begun.

66% of all Indian vacationers will travel domestically this year and 42% will do so internationally. With inflation and the cost-of-living crisis, the research reveals new concerns for leisure-seekers who, in their quest for a good deal, may be more likely to fall for a scam. With 93% of Indians booking travel online this year, it can be easy to get lured into a deal that’s too good to be true. In today’s economic environment, Indian adults are more likely to seek out a bargain deal online (54%), move quickly to snap up a deal (50%), try a new booking site (44%) and even a new destination (47%), in order to save money. However, travel seekers need to stay vigilant to avoid falling for a scam.

Travel scams can take many forms, with the research finding 27% of Indian adults have been tricked into making payments through fraudulent platforms and 36% have had their identity stolen when booking online. Of this portion, 13% entered passport information and 23% provided other personally identifiable information to a fake website.

In total, 59% of Indians are more concerned about digital threats than physical ones, such as being pickpocketed, and 94% of Indian adults hold either some or high concern around their identity being compromised as part of their travel. Despite this, 31% admitted to being less security conscious when on holiday. Whether it’s connecting to Wi-Fi networks even though they look a bit suspicious (38%), using a free USB charging port at an airport or train station (34%), or leaving their Netflix account logged in after checking out of their accommodation (29%), significant numbers of people have engaged in activities that could put them at increased risk of crime while traveling.

It’s not that people are unaware of the dangers either. While 46% of people think their personal information is less secure when they connect to the internet while on vacation, only 61% make use of any services to monitor the safety of their online identity, and 33% don’t use a VPN while on vacation. Of those that do, 28% only do so because they want to stream geo-specific content.

Knowing the risks doesn’t stop travelers from engaging in the behavior. While chatting with friends and family is the most common online activity for people to use their phones for while on vacation (70%), the use of social media is also common (69%), followed by online banking (52%) and sending money via cash apps (41%).

Of course, it’s not just adults that use the internet while traveling, with 77% of respondents saying that their children spend time online, too. The relaxed attitude also applies to the kids, with 49% of parents saying they’re either less vigilant when it comes to monitoring their children’s internet use while on vacation or only do so when at home.

How to Protect Yourself from Online Summer Travel Scams

  • Think before you click. Cybercriminals use phishing emails or fake sites to lure people into clicking links that could lead to malware. If you receive an email asking you to click on a link, even if the travel deal sounds great, it’s best to avoid interacting with the message altogether. Always go direct to the source and book with reputable companies.
  • Connect with caution. Be cautious when connecting to public Wi-Fi while on vacation and make sure the Wi-Fi is secure and attached to a trusted source. Use a virtual private network (VPN) to keep your connection secure and to protect your personal data and activity as you bank, shop, and browse online.
  • Check before you book. When confirming if a privately-owned vacation rental is legitimate, check the name of the property owner in public records. Don’t pay for rentals by wire transfer, prepaid cards or gift cards. These types of transactions often can’t be reversed if the rental offer is fraudulent.
  • Use a holistic security solution with identity and privacy protection. From identifying malicious sites before booking, use of VPN, to identity theft protection that safeguards and monitors for personally identifiable information, a holistic security solution can give you peace of mind during your travel.

 

 

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