Summer is a time for sunshine, relaxation, and fun family getaways. Unfortunately, it’s also the prime season for vacation scammers.

Fraudsters are always looking to take advantage of unsuspecting vacationers eager to get a “good deal” on their travel plans, especially during the summer months. If you’re not careful, you may end up becoming a victim of a scam designed to trick travelers out of their money.

Travel scams are most prevalent in popular vacation spots and busy tourist cities, but they can happen anywhere you go. Before you head off on your summer trip, review these common vacation scams and the warning signs of an offer that’s too good to be true. And don’t forget to make sure your home is kept safe while you’re away.

Some tourists are steering clear of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina after three mass shootings occurred over the course of eight hours around heavily trafficked tourist areas.

Eight people were injured in the shootings. One visitor to the area captured the commotion of one the shootings via Facebook Live.

Then there’s the tragedy that happened on the Greek island of Zakynthos; where 22-year-old American tourist, Bakari Henderson was beaten by a group of men outside a bar in a popular tourist spot in Lagana.

Scammers are notorious for posing as homeowners and posting fake listings to rental sites.

Take for example what happened to college grad Ashley Monnecka; who found herself the victim of a scam when she tried to rent a cozy one-bedroom apartment in Jersey City on apartments.com.

The Better Business Bureau lists the following scams as the top 5 summer scams. We describe each summertime scam and the best ways to avoid it:

1. Vacation Scams

Scammers are after your vacation money. They might try to tell you that you won a vacation, that you can take a trip to Disneyland for half the price if you send them $100 first, or they might post a fake rental listing. Don’t relax just yet – there are scams to be aware of before booking that vacation.