Brits are being warned to be vigilant when booking a summer holiday to avoid losing their hard-earned cash to scammers. Consumer experts at NetVoucherCodes.co.uk have identified five holiday scams to be aware.
They could see you get ripped off and left without a summer break. From 2021 to 2022, there were more than 4,244 incidents of holiday-related fraud received by Action Fraud, resulting in hard-working Britons losing thousands to scammers. Now experts are urging those booking their summer holiday to be on the lookout for dodgy hotel reviews and fake coach transfers, as it could be a scammer behind the computer screen.
John Stirzaker, online consumer expert at NetVoucherCodes.co.uk said: “The moment the weather starts to warm up, our first thoughts immediately turn to booking a summer holiday. Unfortunately, many scammers are using people’s desire for a break as an opportunity to exploit and deceive others out of their hard-earned money.
“This isn’t only devastating to many families who have saved for years to afford the holiday, but it can make them scared to ever book one again in the future. To help people be aware of what red flags they need to be cautious of, we’ve identified five scams that people have fallen victim to when booking their holiday.”
