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Fifth of 18 to 25-year-olds ‘experienced holiday scams or know someone who has’

One in five (20%) 18 to 25-year-olds have experienced holiday scams or know someone who has, a survey has found. Airbnb and online security experts Get Safe Online released the findings as they urged people to stay safe when making a booking. Seven ...

16 May 2022 at 01:55

Local News

Woman arrested in relation to north coast online holiday scam

A 23-year-old woman arrested in the Belfast area today, Wednesday 12th October, on suspicion of multiple counts of fraud by false representation remains in custody at this time. The arrest was made in connection with an investigation into a scam ...

12 Oct 2022 at 14:33

Northern Ireland

Holiday scams cost consumers more than £15m last year, figures show

Police have urged holidaymakers to be cautious of scams after 105 people were conned. Action Fraud figures reveal that scammers conned consumers out of more than £15 million last year – an average loss of £2,372 per victim. In Northern Ireland, ...

10 Jul 2023 at 12:47

Life

How to avoid blowing your budget while you’re on holiday this summer

Over two-thirds of families will travel abroad this year for holidays, research suggests. But many look set to spend far more than they intended. On their last trips abroad, the research from Post Office Travel Money found that families set an ...

12 Jul 2024 at 08:30

Personal Finance

Holidaymakers warned to watch out for fake deals amid cost-of-living pressures

People booking holidays are being warned to watch out for scammers, amid concerns that cost-of-living pressures may push them towards taking more risks with their cash. Holiday fraudsters can lure people into paying by bank transfer using ...

24 Jan 2023 at 00:01

Northern Ireland

Holidaymakers warned after £155,000 lost in reports of fraud last year

Holidaymakers in Northern Ireland have been urged to be cautious after more than £155,000 was lost to fraud last year. Some 89 reports of holiday fraud were received by police in the region in 2023 which amounted to a total reported loss ...

27 Feb 2024 at 10:50

Life

How to avoid scams and other costly pitfalls when booking a holiday in 2024

The weather outside may be chilly but it’s a busy time of year for holiday bookings, as people start putting their travel plans for the year ahead into action. With cost-of-living concerns still putting a strain on households’ budgets, ...

19 Jan 2024 at 08:30

Northern Ireland

Holidaymakers warned after £155,000 lost in reports of fraud last year

Holidaymakers have been urged to be cautious after more than £155,000 was lost to fraud last year. Some 89 reports of holiday fraud were received by police in 2023 which amounted to a total reported loss of £155,245 to scammers. The ...

26 Feb 2024 at 20:33

Travel

How to spot a holiday scam

If you’re considering a scenic countryside staycation or a quick city break for the Easter holidays, be cautious about where you make your booking, as holidaymakers have been warned to watch out for scams. The average amount lost ...

12 Feb 2025 at 12:56

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