There was a 19% rise in fraud attacks on land travel and accommodation last year, says a new report. The Fraud Attack Index 2019, by fraud prevention experts Forter, says moves by hoteliers and transport companies to improve the customer experience are making it easier for fraudsters. “As hotels, car rentals and train services aim […]
Month: March 2019
Hotel fraudster to pay back just £1,000
A fraudster who cheated a succession of employers, including three Midlands hotels, out of more than £14,000 will have to pay back just £1,000. James Leete, 28, was jailed for 21 months last November after he admitted eight offences of fraud and theft involving thousands of pounds. On Friday, a proceeds of crime hearing at […]
Bogus holiday sickness claims fall
The number of British holidaymakers pursuing fake illness claims against overseas hotels has fallen following a string of convictions for fraud. Ministry of Justice figures suggest there was a 19 per cent reduction in the number of personal injury claims – including ones for holiday illnesses – being brought before civil courts last year. It […]
Police seize £600,000 worth of cocaine from travel agent
A travel agent has been jailed for eight years after using his agency as a “drugs operation base”. Neil Wheatley, 46, of Tuscan Drive, Lordswood, was a director at First & Business Class Travel in Rochester, Kent. He also hid cash and drugs inside the airbag compartment of his car, before his arrest in December […]