From fake bookings and bogus guides to AI-powered deception, fraudsters are finding new ways to target unsuspecting travellers abroad. Travel scams have surged by between 500 and 900 per cent in recent years, according to Booking.com, with experts warning that AI is helping criminals create increasingly convincing traps for holidaymakers. Almost a third (30 per cent) of adults have fallen victim to a travel scam or know someone who has. I'm not lost, I promise: Beware scammers who target seemingly lost touristsBeing lost in a place you have never been to is normal. The rise in AI travel agents is causing chaosScammers are increasingly using AI-generated voices and messages to impersonate trusted contacts, including travel companies or family members.