Airbnb issues warning over holiday scams fuelled by AI and socials


The study said that scams related to booking holidays were among the most common types of fraud in the UK, just behind credit card fraud and phishing scams. — Photo by Taylor Heery on Unsplash

LONDON: UK holidaymakers have been warned to be vigilant of scams as they book trips away, as new research says nearly two thirds of people struggle to identify AI-generated images of properties.

The research from Airbnb and Get Safe Online found that the average amount lost to fraud is now £1,937 (RM10,766) – a figure which has been rising steadily in recent years.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Tech News

Windows running slow? Microsoft’s 11 quick fixes to speed up your PC
Meta to let users in EU 'share less personal data' for targeted ads
Drowning in pics? Tidy your Mac library with a few clicks
Flying taxis to take people to London airports in minutes from 2028
Smartphone on your kid’s Christmas list? How to know when they’re ready.
A woman's Waymo rolled up with a stunning surprise: A man hiding in the trunk
A safety report card ranks AI company efforts to protect humanity
Bitcoin hoarding company Strategy remains in Nasdaq 100
Opinion: Everyone complains about 'AI slop,' but no one can define it
Google faces $129 million French asset freeze after Russian ruling, documents show

Others Also Read