Don’t Be Fooled: Here’s How to Spot Car Rental Scams During Holidays

If you don’t have a car for holiday trips, renting one is the perfect choice. Today, it’s easier than ever to rent a car. Using your smartphone, you can book a rental anytime and anywhere.

On top of that, the number of rental companies has just kept growing over the years as the demand for car rentals continues to swell.

Unfortunately, the upward trend has led the bad actors to make undue profits. These bad guys defraud people by masquerading as a legitimate rental company.

One of the tactics they use is to offer a rental service with below-the-market rates.

In addition to giving you an easier booking process, they will put up seemingly genuine photos of the cars to further convince you.

That’s why it’s important to always keep an eye out when renting a car for your holiday trip. Don’t let the cheaper prices and easier booking process deceive you. Here’s how to stay on top of car rental scams.

See also: Tips to Choose Car Rental for Business Purpose

5 Ways to Avoid Car Rental Scams

First, take a closer look at their social media accounts. It’s natural to be suspicious when they turn off comments on their posts.

Second, scammers will typically direct the communication to a personal phone number they dishonestly identify as the official communication channel.

Third, never send any down payments, even to a bank account under a business name.

Fourth, don’t trust a car rental company giving you cheaper prices than average.

Fifth, research the rental company. The easiest way to do this is by reading reviews of its service on social media or Google.

It's Safer to Rent a Car From TRAC

You can always count on a trusted, reputable car rental company to avoid getting scammed and rent with greater confidence. And if you're looking for that, look no further than TRAC.

TRAC, one of the brands of PT Serasi Autoraya, is a renowned Astra Group company recognized as the biggest car rental company in Indonesia.

It has 37 years of experience in rental solutions, from motorcycles for enterprises to cars and tour buses of various makes and types.

Also read:Tips for Choosing a Coach Bus for School Trips

Each TRAC’s vehicle looks tip-top and is from the recent model years. TRAC services are all-in-one solutions that include 24/7 customer support.

Alongside a network of branches in every Indonesia’s big city, the company gives you a seamless booking experience. You can book from the TRACtoGo app on your smartphone or via its official website.

You can use the app for both enterprise and personal bookings, from renting a car and a bus to ordering an airport transfer service. Download the TRACtoGo app today from the Play Store or the App Store.

The app covers a wide range of easy-to-use payment methods, from credit cards to Mandiri, BNI, BRI, and BCA virtual accounts. You can even use e-wallets like LinkAja, OVO, DANA, GoPay, ShopeePay, and AstraPay.

In addition to the app, don’t forget that you can also book by going to the reservation page on TRAC’s website, calling TRAC Customer Assistance Center at 1500009, or sending an email to rco.nasional@trac.astra.co.id