'Everything looked real': How scammers are hijacking your holiday
06-06-2026 05:24 via abc.net.au

'Everything looked real': How scammers are hijacking your holiday

Australian travellers are being left out of pocket and fearful their personal data has been stolen, amid growing concerns over the security of online travel bookings. 
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