Older Travelers Ignore Potential Scam Risks
Americans love to travel, and adults 50 and older are no exception.
In fact, this group represents a large segment of the leisure travel population.
That could be a mistake.
Fraud can occur before the trip even begins.
And yet, just 39% of travelers report being concerned about scams while booking travel.
Adults 50 and older are even less likely than younger travelers to say that they are concerned.
Even fewer travelers are apprehensive about being scammed during their trip.
Methodology
This online survey of 1,000 adults age 18+ was fielded February 411, 2019 using AARPs online panel.
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Many leverage it across each phase of their travel journey.
Boomers Have Big Travel Plans in 2020
Boomers are avid travelers with strong buying power.
In 2020, they plan to take 4-5 trips and spend around $7,800.
