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Edinburgh Live
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Christopher Harper & Abbie Meehan

British Airways passengers issued urgent warning over missing luggage 'scam'

An urgent warning has been issued to British Airways passengers, after an alleged scam has been tricking those with missing luggage out of money.

Passengers have claimed that they have been contacted via social media about their missing luggage, and have been asked for contact details and payment to have their belongings delivered, reports Birmingham Live. However, the airline has confirmed that they do not charge any fees for luggage retrieval.

Many passengers have been attempting to contact British Airways on social media about their missing luggage. But, they have then been contacted by suspicious accounts masquerading as BA, and charging them fees to have their bags retrieved.

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