79-year-old Joanne Stainer missed husband's funeral due to purchasing a fake $988 Allegiant Airlines ticket from a scammer.

79-year-old Joanne Stainer missed her husband's funeral after purchasing a fake $988 plane ticket from a scammer posing as Allegiant Airlines. The airline's system only flagged the fake ticket after she had left the ticket counter, while her checked bag made it to Wisconsin. Allegiant Airlines and the Better Business Bureau recommend booking directly through airlines to avoid such scams.

June 26, 2024
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