With summer just around the corner, scammers are setting the bait with deals on cheap flights, huge discounts and hotel bargains. These too good to be true offers are often exactly that. If you receive an unsolicited email or text advertising a holiday deal use your cyber safety skills. Visit websites of companies you know directly and search for reviews on those you do not. If you are tempted to take the bait, pause and make sure:

• you are dealing with a reputable known company
• you have read the negative as well as the positive reviews
• the domain name is correct and typosquatting isn’t being used
• you read all terms and conditions
• there is a way to contact the company should things go wrong
• the site URL displays https before you enter payment information
• payment is made with a credit card