Those looking to book a last-minute holiday this year – whether in the UK or further afield – are being urged to be wary of fake holiday listings.
According to Trading Standards Scotland, there were “a significant number” of consumer issues with holiday bookings reported last year, including fake accommodation listings being shared on social media.
Skipton Building Society said these scams are “especially common” for UK caravan holidays.
Some scammers create fake social media accounts and websites to advertise holiday properties that don’t exist or have already been booked.
Payment service provider emerchantpay also recently commissioned research which found a third of travellers had witnessed a rise in potential travel ...
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