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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Travel
Simon Calder

The 7 ways to spot a holiday scam, according to our expert

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Demand for travel appears unstoppable, with airlines and holiday companies cashing in by raising prices.

Unfortunately, villains know we are desperate to travel – and that finances are tight. The number of online scams appears to be at an all-time high, targeting people who cannot afford to lose a small fortune.

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