[header] How to report travel scams [title] Be skeptical of " great deals. [step] " often a travel scam will try to entice you with language proclaiming a unique offer or an extreme discount. [substeps] Keep in mind that few legitimate businesses can afford to offer expensive items such as airfare or lodging for free. 
A free trip typically will include hidden fees and other costs that make it more expensive than if you'd paid market rates. Be especially wary if you are told you " won " a sweepstakes or drawing that you don't remember entering.