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TSS issues warning on holiday scams


Trading Standards Scotland is urging the public to beware of holiday scams this summer

Richard Young

Posted 13 May 2021 | JoTS Online


Content Tags:  Updates|Consumer Goods and Services|Scotland


UPDATES: Trading Standards Scotland urges holidaymakers to check UK breaks carefully after fake accommodation listings, scam websites and unsolicited offers left consumers paying for non-existent caravan holidays.

Trading Standards Scotland is warning holidaymakers to be on their guard against holiday scams this summer. With international travel restrictions still in place, many holidaymakers are likely to book accommodation within the UK this year.

The warning comes following a large number of consumer issues with holiday bookings reported in 2020. These included fake accommodation listings on soc...

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