Sunday, September 6, 2026, 7:45 p.m. Here’s a quick tip from the ABC7 I-Team about fake travel sites. BrandShield claims that scammers are registering similar sites for major airlines and hotel chains. CHICAGO (WLS) — Travel tops the list this Labor Day weekend. When booking future trips, beware of fake travel sites. New data from BrandShield shows that scammers are increasingly registering lookalike websites using the names of major airlines and hotel chains. BrandShield reports that the number of fraudulent domains associated with some major travel brands has increased by 122% compared to last year. Don’t click on travel links in emails or social media. Enter the company’s website directly into your browser, double-check the web address, or use official airline and hotel apps. © 2026 WLS-TV. All rights reserved. Post navigation US restricts travel to Nogales, Mexico due to threat Travel advisory for Brazil remains at level 2 warning