A young couple got scammed out of hundreds of pounds after buying British Airways Avios points from a fraudster on Facebook. Travelers are being warned to steer clear of unofficial sellers hawking frequent flyer points on social media or shady third-party sites—what might seem like a cheap shortcut could leave you with worthless points and an empty wallet.

Editor’s Note: Scammers are cashing in on people looking for travel deals, especially with air miles. This isn’t just about losing money—it’s a reminder that if something seems too good to be true online (especially on sketchy platforms), it probably is. For anyone collecting points, stick to official channels unless you want your dream trip to turn into a nightmare.