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As we go into the weekend please remember
🛑Stop! Think Fraud
#StopThinkFraud #HolidayFraud #InvestmentFraud #BankFraud
Advice to prevent scams.
Booking a holiday with a company you haven't used before?
Do some research first. You can find a company’s official website by searching for them on Google or another trusted search engine.
For more advice, visit: actionfraud.police.uk/holidayfraud
#HolidayFraud
Booking a last minute Easter Break on Airbnb beware of #scams #ScamAware #HolidayFraud #KeepSpringSafe #BrumTS
⚠️£15.3m was lost by victims of #HolidayFraud between April 2022 and March 2023.
🏖️Booking a trip? Follow these top tips to avoid holiday fraud: actionfraud.police.uk/holidayfraud
⚠️Fallen victim to holiday fraud? You should report it as a crime to Ac-tion Fraud here: actionfraud.police.uk
#HolidayFraud
Today is #nationalfishandchipday so it feels only right to draw your attention to phishing scams, especially as we approach the busy holiday period. If you suspect an email is a phishing scam, report it to Action Fraud #holidayfraud #phishing
As we approach the Easter Period our focus this week is Holiday Fraud 🏖️
✔️Beware of suspicious emails offering you a good deal
✔️Don't click on links if you don't know the sender.
✔️Links & attachments in emails may lead to malicious websites or download viruses.
#HolidayFraud
Being asked to pay by bank transfer for a holiday, break or travel could spell fraud.
Wherever possible, pay by credit card instead.
If not, research the seller fully.
Learn more: orlo.uk/hg1Tm
#HolidayBooking
#HolidayFraud
🏖️Ready to book your next holiday?
✅Pay with a credit card, if you have one. Most major credit card pro-viders protect online purchases.
For more advice on how to book your holiday online securely, visit: ac-tionfraud.police.uk/holidayfraud
#HolidayFraud
🚨 Are you booking a holiday online via a company you haven't used before?
✅ Do some online research on the company before you make a purchase using a trusted search engine.
For more advice, visit ➡️ bit.ly/3WUNOCC
#CyberScotland #HolidayFraud #Fraud
Is the company you're booking your holiday with an ABTA travel member?
Do they offer ATOL protection?
Here's how to check:
✅Search ABTA members here: abta.com/abta-member-se……
✅Search ATOL holders here: caa.co.uk/atol-protectio……
#HolidayFraud
⚠️£15.3m was lost by victims of #HolidayFraud between April 2022 and March 2023.
🏖️Booking a trip? Follow our top tips to avoid holiday fraud: action-fraud.police.uk/holidayfraud
6,457 people fell victim nationally to #HolidayFraud between April 2022 and March 2023.
Follow these top tips on how to find and book your holiday securely:
actionfraud.police.uk/holidayfraud
#Kent Kent Police (UK) Public Protection - Kent Medway Council Kent PCC's Office
Criminals are increasingly using more sophisticated ways to trick their victims, so whether you plan on going abroad this year, or plan on going on a domestic holiday, make sure you do your research when booking a holiday.
Info: tsscot.co.uk/holiday-scams/
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#HolidayFraud
⚠️6,457 people fell victim to #HolidayFraud between April 2022 and March 2023.
🏖️Follow these top tips on how to find and book your holiday securely: actionfraud.police.uk/holidayfraud
Between April 2022 to March 2023 6,457 people fell victim to #HolidayFraud !
Action Fraud share their top tips on how to find and book your holiday securely: actionfraud.police.uk/holidayfraud
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🏝️Booking a holiday with a company you haven't used before?
✅Do some research first. You can find a company’s official website by searching for them on Google or another trusted search engine.
For more advice, visit: orlo.uk/Np6ph
#HolidayFraud
