[TOP STORY] Avoid travel scams, only book with accredited agents

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‘A couple of things that we have consistently made recommendations about when it comes to looking for fraudsters is that you need to ensure that they're actually a fully registered business and that they have business bank accounts,’ says Otto de Vries, CEO of the Association of Southern African Travel Agents.

25 Jan 2024 7AM English South Africa Business News · Politics

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