Holiday Fraud - advice from Kent Police
Published: 15 July 2025
Planning a summer holiday or last minute trip? Don't let criminals trip you up this summer
Holiday fraud affected over
6,000 travellers last year with losses totalling £11 million!
Thinking about booking a holiday this year? Follow our top tips to enjoy a fraud free holiday:
• Check the travel company is genuine: About to book a holiday? Do some research first to check that the company is genuine, especially if you haven’t used them before. Use consumer websites, or reviews from people (or organisations) that you trust.
• Look for the logos. Look for the ABTA, ABTOT or ATOL logos on the company’s website. If you’re unsure, you can use the links below to verify membership:
• Use a credit card to pay. Use a credit card for payments (if you have one). Many of these protect online purchases as part of the Consumer Credit Act.
• Only provide required details at checkout. When making your payment, only fill in the mandatory details (often marked with an asterisk) such as your address. Unless you think you’ll become a regular customer, don't create an account for the store.
• Keep your accounts secure. Create a strong and unique password for your email. If 2-step verification is available, always enable it.
• Watch out for suspicious links. Whether it’s in an email or social media post, be wary of promotions that sound too good to be true!
If you think you’ve been a victim of fraud, contact your bank immediately and report it to Action Fraud online at
actionfraud.police.uk or by calling 0300 123 2040, or call Kent Police on 101.