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Summer scams are heating up: Here are the red flags people miss
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Stacker , KVIA ABC-7
· July 22, 2026
· 6 min read
As you toil away at work or school through the cold winter months, it’s nice to have a vacation to look forward to. You deserve a relaxing getaway to a white, sandy beach or the crisp, refreshing air of the mountains. Here’s a hard pill to swallow, though: Scammers don’t take vacations. In fact, ...
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Key takeaway Temperature Isn’t the Only Thing Heating Up This Summer The primary draws for scammers during the summer months are vacations and recreational opportunities.
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Category: schools ·
Published: July 22, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 6 min
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What is this story about? As you toil away at work or school through the cold winter months, it’s nice to have a vacation to look forward to. You deserve a relaxing getaway to a white, sandy beach or the crisp, refreshing air of the mountains. Here’s a hard pill to swallow, though: Scammers don’t take vacations. In fact, ...
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