Rise in reports of holiday scams

Holiday scams are on the rise, with the number of reported cases up almost 20% year on year – from 4,910 to 5,826 in 2016 – according to Action Fraud figures. Those reporting scams had lost around £1,200 on average. But the losses are not just financial: for many, it also affected their health. More than a quarter of victims told Action Fraud that the experience also had a significant effect on their health or financial wellbeing.

Most concerning is that 259 people said the impact was severe, meaning that they had received medical treatment or been left at risk of bankruptcy. The most common types of holiday fraud relate to the sale of airline tickets, booking accommodation online and timeshare sales.

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