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Articles tagged “fraud”

Tourism

SeaWorld, Ex-CEO Agree to $5 Million Settlement in Blackfish Fraud

More than five years after the Blackfish documentary made a splash, SeaWorld is finally facing the music for lying to the public about the impact. In a way, though, the company has been paying a price for years: A $5 million settlement is a drop in the bucket compared to quarter after quarter of lost revenue.

Hannah Sampson , Skift | 6 years ago

SeaWorld, Ex-CEO Agree to $5 Million Settlement in Blackfish Fraud

Online Travel

TripAdvisor’s Review Investigators Discover a Huge Travel-Robocall Scam

These fraudulent robocalls touting over-the-top and fraudulent travel deals are a scourge. Maybe a lot of them will stop now — but there are assuredly other scammers out there so travel brands, which are victims in addition to consumers, aren't home free yet.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 7 years ago

TripAdvisor’s Review Investigators Discover a Huge Travel-Robocall Scam

Airlines

Loyalty Program Fraud Can Cost Travelers and Providers a Fortune

When around 70% of $238 billion is at risk, it’s more than a bit of a problem.

Marisa Garcia, Skift | 10 years ago

Loyalty Program Fraud Can Cost Travelers and Providers a Fortune

Airlines

Nigeria is cracking down on passengers leaving Lagos’s airport with excessive amounts of cash

It seems that everyone these last few months wants to get a few million out of Nigeria. But while the crackdown is producing some nice anecdotes, the airport can't be the only organization trying to halt illegal money movements.

AllAfrica.com | 12 years ago

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Fraud risky business for travel firms as IT complexity increases

Travel firms need to follow best practices in their vigilance against fraud. Phishing practices in the vacation rental industry, for example, are getting out of hand.

Skift | 12 years ago