TSA issues urgent warning for latest 'scam' poised to steal your money that travelers are falling for in their droves
The TSA has issued an urgent warning to US travelers over a new scam These new traps are designed to steal sensitive information and moneyREAD MORE: TSA issues urgent warning to all smartphone users
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has issued an urgent warning to US travelers over a new scam targeting people in a rush to get through airport security.The new trick is designed to steal sensitive information and money from helpless travelers. The TSA recently took to Facebook to share an important warning about signing up for its PreCheck service. 'Signing up for TSA PreCheck? Make sure you're using a safe and trusted .gov website,' the post read. It also included the official link.The Federal Trade Commission further explained the potential scam on its website.'No one likes waiting in airport security lines. To speed things up, some people opt to get TSA PreCheck. 'Scammers know this and send emails that look like they're from TSA PreCheck — but they're not,' the website reads. 'The emails want you to click a link that takes you to a scam website that only looks like the official site — but it's not.' The TSA has issued an urgent warning to US travelers over a new scam targeting people in a rush to get through airport security (stock image)The FTC continued: 'If you pay to "enroll" or "renew" your TSA PreCheck, you may not even realize you've paid a scammer until you get to the airport for your next trip.'Read More Fury over dating app data breach that 'exposes cheaters' as lawyer urges extreme caution Due to a rise in scamming, the TSA regularly issues advice to travelers so they can stay alert.The warning revealed that if you're applying for TSA PreCheck for the first time, you will never pay the application fee online - you will only pay at the TSA enrollment center in person.'Only a scammer will ask you to pay online to enroll,' the FTC revealed.Other tips included staying clear of unexpected emails or texts from an address that appears to be the TSA.Even if it looks professional, it could very easily be a scammer.The FTC also suggested giving yourself time while you are applying for TSA PreCheck.If you are ever rushed through the process by someone who says they are an agent, it could potenitally be someone trying to scam you. These new scams are designed to steal sensitive information and money from helpless travelers when applying for TSA PreCheck (stock image)Finally, the FTC urged travelers to start on the official government website, tsa.gov/precheck, so you don't start your application in the wrong place. It comes after the TSA recently announced a new, streamlined program for international travelers.The new One Stop Security program (OSS) will allow passengers who are arriving in the U.S. from international airports with connecting flights to bypass TSA re-screening to board their next flight if it is domestic.It's expected to cut out long connection times, which typically include clearing U.S. Customs, claiming checked bags, occasionally rechecking bags, and then clearing TSA security, with American Airlines estimating it could cut down the connection time in airports by half.
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TSA issues urgent warning for latest 'scam' poised to steal your money that travelers are falling for in their droves