We Almost Got Scammed Too

All three of us have almost gotten scammed. Today we're telling those stories — including one that was unfolding as we recorded this episode All three of us have almost gotten scammed — and honestly, none of us are careless people. This week, we're getting real about it: our own near-misses, a hiking destination in Peru that ChatGPT completely made up (two tourists paid $160 to be dropped at a random rural road chasing it), and a phone "ransom" scam happening in Paris that came to us fresh, mid-recording, from someone in our own network. We also break down just how big this problem has actually gotten — travel fraud losses hit a record $16 billion in 2025 — and why AI is quietly making fake sites and scam messages harder to catch than ever. This isn't a lecture. It's the stuff nobody tells you until it almost happens to you. Part 2 next week: what to actually do about all of it, including exactly what to do if you've already been scammed. 🧳 New episodes every week — subscribe so you don't miss Part 2. ✈️ Want a trip planned by people who already know what to watch for? Links to book with each of us are in the description. #TravelPodcast #TravelScams #TravelSafety #TravelTips #TravelAgent