ABOUT THIS EPISODE
We’re back for Season 3!
In this episode of Scam Detectors, Jane dives into the unsettling world of holiday scams. Holidays should be all about relaxing, not working out whether your booking is real, or travel agent is who they say they are!
We hear from:
- Jan, who nearly lost £4,000 after scammers impersonating a real travel company promised a great deal to Australia
- Eddie, who discovered an apartment booking in his account that he hadn’t made
- Lisa Webb from Which?, who covers the different tactics they’ve seen scammers used when it comes to holiday scams.
With the summer holidays coming up, it’s a timely reminder to slow down and watch out for warning signs before booking your next well-deserved break.
English
United States
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