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Despite a having a stronger reputation for computer savviness, young tourists are far more prone to be fooled by holiday scams than their older equivalents, according to a new report.
According to data gathered by Airnb and GetSafeOnline, some 41% of Brits have either suffered from fraud or know people who have, with those hit losing an average of £1,168.
And holiday related fraud is the most common kind of swindling, after stolen credit card details and phishing.
As the summer season draws ever closer, and with many set to jet off after a two year pause, holiday scamming is an issue which should not be ignored.
As reported by Wales Online, a fifth of Gen Z Brits – people born between 1997 and 2012 – know someone who has been defrauded or have been defrauded themselves through a holiday scam, compared to 3% of Baby Boomers.
Amanda Cupples, Airbnb general manager for the UK and Northern Europe, said: “With significant demand for travel following the lifting of restrictions, we want to make sure these are trips to remember – but for all the right reasons.
“Airbnb uses sophisticated defences to keep bad actors off the platform, but it’s still possible to be caught out by scammers, which is why our work with Get Safe Online to equip people with the tools they need to keep their money safe remains so important.”
The companies have compiled a list of dos and don’ts for protecting yourself online when…
