Tips to avoid airline ticket scams on social media

Thinking of buying airline tickets as treat for yourself or gift to loved ones this Holiday season? Philippine IATA Agents Travel Association (Piata) shared some reminders before spending your hard-earned money to sellers online.

It's natural for people to look for the cheapest rates on the internet, particularly on social media. And there are legitimate individuals and groups who use the platform to sell affordable airline tickets. Unfortunately, just as easy for legit sellers to set up shop online, scammers have also found ways to exploit social media.