For Roland Jones, a summer trip to Disney World was meant to be a chance to create happy memories with his grandchildren. Instead, it began with a stressful battle to recover money from what he believes was a fraudulent flight booking website. The resident of Goshen, Indiana, is now enjoying his holiday in Orlando, but only after disputing charges linked to a travel booking that raised immediate concerns.
His experience comes as US authorities warn travellers to remain vigilant during one of the busiest holiday booking periods of the year. According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), consumers filed more than 64,000 reports of fraud linked to travel, holidays, and timeshares in 2025. Consumer protection agencies expect travel-related scams to remain a significant threat this summer as fraudsters increasingly use artificial intelligence to create convincing fake websites and advertisements.
