Articles from the July 27, 2023 edition

Jul 27, 2023

UNITED STATES–The Sheriff's Alerts system gives warning to travelers of potential scams when checking into hotels this vacation season. The scenario: You arrive at your hotel and check in at the front desk. Typically, when checking in, you give the front desk your credit card (for any charges to your room). You go to your room and settle in. All is good. The hotel receives a call and the caller asks for (as an example) room 620, which happens to be your room. The phone rings in your room... Y...