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More than 5,000 travellers hit by booking fraud in 2018 - MSE News

Fraudsters used holiday booking scams to steal more than £7 million from travellers last year, according to a new report...
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'More than 5,000 travellers hit by booking fraud in 2018'
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  • charlotte1994
    charlotte1994 Posts: 854 Forumite
    I hate scam artists... The best we can do is stay vigilant and not opt for "too good to be true" offers.
  • Kernow666
    Kernow666 Posts: 3,480 Forumite
    Seventh Anniversary 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker I've been Money Tipped!
    i saw the add on facebook LOL
    "If I know I'm going crazy, I must not be insane"
  • Pollycat
    Pollycat Posts: 35,312 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Savvy Shopper!
    I hate scam artists... The best we can do is stay vigilant and not opt for "too good to be true" offers.
    And don't pay by bank transfer for heaven's sake...
  • davelewis
    davelewis Posts: 471 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 100 Posts Name Dropper I've been Money Tipped!
    If it looks too good to be true....

    That is such a true expression. Why would someone offer a luxury villa at a substantially reduced rate and ask for 'bank transfer' payment. Alarm bells should be ringing!!
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