Expert warns Lanarkshire residents about surge in holiday accommodation scams this month
dailyrecord.co.ukAn expert has issued a warning to Lanarkshire residents about a surge in holiday accommodation scams this month, after data revealed it was the most popular time for bookings last year.The advice from QR Code Generator comes after a recent report found that in the first quarter of this year, travelers spent 123.7 million nights staying in accommodation booked through Airbnb, Booking.com, Expedia Group, and TripAdvisor.This represents a 28.3 per cent jump compared to the same time last year - and it’s likely that scammers will increase their activity to capitalise on this rise in demand.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.
Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android The Lanarkshire public need to be particularly cautious if booking accommodation for a European getaway this month, as the report also found August saw the highest number of bookings in 2023 - making it a prime month for scams this year.Some destinations attracted more accommodation bookings than others last year, so holidaymakers attending the most popular countries should be extra vigilant when booking their accommodation, due to the increased scam risk.Marc Porcar, CEO of QR Code Generator, said: "As interest in holiday accommodation from sites like Airbnb and booking.com is much higher than it was last year, many will be looking to capitalise on this rise in demand - including
Read more on dailyrecord.co.uk