Police have urged holidaymakers to be cautious of scams after 105 people were conned. Action Fraud figures reveal that scammers conned consumers out of more than £15million last year - an average loss of £2,372 per victim.
In one example highlighting the scams, in Northern Ireland figures show between April last year and this March, 105 people fell victim to this type of fraud, a 2% increase from the previous year. Chief Superintendent Gerard Pollock, Chairman of ScamwiseNI Partnership, said what seems like a bargain can turn into a scam.
"It's natural for people to search for deals when it comes to booking their holiday trips, we all do it, but too often what can seem as a bargain holiday, or a good deal online, is the start of a scam," he said. "These scams will not only leave people out of pocket, but also scupper their holiday plans. You may end up paying twice for flights or accommodation."
