Travel experts have warned those travelling through any of the busy cities to stay extra vigilant. Magdalena Petrusic, a travel expert from London Tickets and Tours , said: “Using public wi-fi when travelling through any train station is risky. “Many public wi-fi networks are unencrypted, meaning data transmitted over the network can be intercepted by hackers.
Hackers can intercept sensitive information like passwords, usernames, or personal details as you enter them on websites or apps. “Therefore, it is always recommended to use your personal data and even avoid hotspots which could be fake. “If you do not have data and need to use wi-fi, you can use a VPN (Virtual Private Network), which makes it much harder for hackers to intercept or view your data.
” Petrusic has shared five important tips for UK travellers to help avoid falling victim to a train and travel scam . Wi-Fi scams In tourist-heavy destinations like London or Manchester, scammers will set up fake public Wi-Fi networks. This means that when connecting, they can steal personal information, including an individual's home address, passwords, social media, credit card details and more.
It is always recommended to avoid sharing personal data, and if an individual needs to use Wi-Fi, use a VPN. Fake train ticket inspectors Scammers can impersonate train staff or ticket inspectors and ask to see your ticket. They will then claim the ticket is invalid and tell you to pay an on-the-spot fine.
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