British tourists warned over summer scams
Action Fraud, the UK's national reporting centre for fraud and cybercrime, is cautioning citizens to be wary of travel-related scams. Pauline Smith, head of Action Fraud, emphasised the heightened risk as people eagerly plan vacations following a challenging year.
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00:00British holidaymakers are being warned that they could be at risk of phishing scams this
00:08summer. Fraudsters posing as travel agencies or airlines may attempt to steal valuable
00:14information from you with well-crafted cons.
00:18The school holidays have begun across the UK and whether you're jetting away for a
00:22family break or just to catch some rays, it's important to remain vigilant to avoid any
00:27surprises.
00:30A recent report shows there has been a 30% increase in phishing attacks targeting travellers.
00:37Josh Gordon, cyber security expert at the Junod warns, modern technology certainly makes
00:43our lives more convenient, but it also opens up more and larger avenues for potential exploitation.
00:50And this summer, action fraud, the UK's national reporting centre for fraud and cybercrime,
00:56are cautioning citizens to be wary of travel-related scams.