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Traveling soon? Be careful when booking a hotel room

Traveling soon? Be careful when booking a hotel room

Thinking about traveling soon? A survey commissioned in 2018 by the American Hotel and Lodge Association (AHLA) found 23 percent of consumers reported being misled by third-party travel resellers over the phone or online. That translated to 28.5 million hotel stays and over $5.2 billion in fraudulent hotel booking transactions, which caused extra fees, incorrect accommodations and even lost reservations. The AHLA states, “Some 55 million online hotel bookings are affected by fraudulent websites and call centers posing as hotel websites.” Before booking a hotel room, consider the following tips from the Better Business Bureau and the American Hotel and Lodging Association:

People who don’t have to file taxes may need to register for monthly advance child tax credit payments

The IRS Non-filer Sign-up Tool offers a free and easy way for eligible people who don’t normally have to file taxes to provide the IRS the basic information needed - name, address, and Social Security numbers – to figure and issue advance child tax credit payments. Often, these are individuals and families who receive little or no income, including those experiencing homelessness.

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