With prices rising on everything, including hotel stays, record numbers of vacationers are choosing to rent private homes or apartments on sites like Airbnb and Vacation Rentals by Owner (VRBO). Unfortunately, though, vacation rental scams are on the rise as well.

Love is in the air, and that means scammers are out in full force trying to con love-seekers into giving up their hearts — and their money — for a love interest who doesn’t actually exist.

Tax season is approaching, so it’s time to get your paperwork in order and hire a tax preparer. Unfortunately, there are thousands of scammers looking to steal your information and your tax refund by posing as authentic tax preparers.