Common Scams to Be Aware of This Summer
BrandShield | Common Scams to Be Aware of This Summer
Rachel Gerstler

September 17, 2025 / ~1 Min Read / 0 Views

Common Scams to Be Aware of This Summer

Whether you’re going on vacation, buying tickets to a concert or just trying to stay cool in the brutal heat, the summer season is an opportune time for scammers to strike. Many leisure areas are affected including travel bookings, concert tickets, and events. Even natural disasters have become a source of scammers preying on people’s vulnerabilities.

This interview highlights how fraudsters take advantage of people by using AI to make really sophisticated looking websites and ads to impersonate artists.

The emphasis is always being extra vigilant, especially on deals that seem too good to be true. As BrandShield CEO, Yoav Keren said, “Always verify the seller’s credentials — check reviews, official websites, and payment protection before you commit.”

Watch the full segment on the Today Show