Clark shares a wild story about a hotel booking gone terribly wrong, and how to protect yourself when booking with third party sites. Plus, Clark\u2019s longtime creed: Save more, spend less, and avoid getting ripped off. Today - spotlight on a myriad of ripoffs proliferating right now and how to avoid them.\xa0\n\nHotel Booking Wisdom: Segment 1\n\nAsk Clark: Segment 2\n\nScam Alerts: Segment 3\n\nAsk Clark: Segment 4\n\n\nMentioned on the show:\n\n5 Steps To Getting a Good Deal on a Hotel Room\n\nMarriott Bonvoy Boundless\xae Credit Card Review 2022: What You Should Know\n\nScammers are posing as your TV and internet company\n\nThe Washington Post] That customer service number? It could be a scam.\n\nWhy You Should Never Click on Random Text Messages\n\nHow To Prevent, Report and Repair Identity Theft\n\nNew IRS Online Security Process: Is It Safe?\n\n\nClark.com resources\n\nEpisode transcripts\n\nClark.com daily money newsletter\n\n\nConsumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275\n\n\nLearn more about your ad choices: megaphone.fm/adchoices\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices