Rise Of The Scamcation: UK Holidaymakers Warned Of Fake Holiday Listings - HuffPost UK

Fake holiday lettings prey on your excitement to escape — scammers know you're keen to book quickly. Always verify the property through the official website of the legitimate platform, ring the actual accommodation number, and never wire money to unknown accounts. Any price that seems too good, usually is.

Stop and think before you act. If something feels urgent, threatening, or too good to be true — that urgency is the weapon. Scammers use pressure to override your judgement. Nothing is ever so urgent that you can't take five minutes to check, call back on a number you found yourself, or ask someone you trust.