Fraudsters target Thomas Cook customers
Thomas Cook customers are being targeted by fraudsters claiming to offer refunds.
The government’s Insolvency Service and Abta are warning customers not to hand over any bank details to anyone claiming they work for the collapsed travel giant or a bank.
A number of customers people say they have received phone calls and messages from people who claim they can arrange an immediate refund.
“The Official Receiver is aware that Thomas Cook customers are being offered refunds in exchange for an upfront payment and bank details,” the Service said.
“Do not engage with any such approaches and report them immediately to the Official Receiver via ThomasCook.Liquidator@insolvency.gov.uk and Action Fraud UK.
Abta said it has had reports of members of the public being cold called and asked if they have a Thomas Cook booking and then asked for their bank details.