Fraud Alerts & Incidents

ARC is providing the following information in order to sensitize travel agents throughout the United States to criminal incidents targeted specifically against travel professionals as these occur in their geographic area. Any travel agent can be the next victim.

ARC-accredited agents are advised to secure stock and other valuables. See Industry Agents Handbook; Section 80 (attachment B) and Section 70.2 for details regarding security requirements. Please have all employees study these sections.

Incident Date State City Description
12/09/2011 California Diamond Bar Burglary - Stock Taken
5/28/2011 Oregon Salem Burglary - Stock Taken

Scams and Schemes

Common Travel Agency Fraud Features

Ownership Change Schemes

Report Fraud

To report a fraud incident, please contact us:

Phone +1 703.816.8137
Fax +1 703.816.8138
E-mail FIFP@ARCcorp.com