Holidaymakers need to slow down before scanning QR codes, clicking booking links or entering card details, as travel scams linked to fake booking confirmations and 'reservation hijacking' become more convincing ahead of the summer rush, warned a top travel industry expert.
As global parcel volumes surpass 161 billion annually, cybercriminals are increasingly exploiting the "modern-day essential service" of courier delivery, said an industry expert. A new research covering the Middle East and Africa region reveals a growth in fake shipment tracking scams throughout 2025 and early 2026.
