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Holiday scams
Holiday scams are on the rise, with millions of pounds lost to fraudsters.
Don’t get burnt by offers that are too-good-to-be true.
Going abroad or planning a break?
Be careful of fraudsters posting cheap deals on social media.
In 2023, Action Fraud reported over £12 million lost to fake holiday offers.¹ Halifax customers lost an average of £744 throughout the year.²
Common holiday scams
How to spot a fake website
Learn about other scams and how to protect yourself
Buying online scams
Fraudsters use fake websites and online marketplaces to tempt you with items for sale.
Social media scams
Fraudsters use social media to win your trust to steal your money.
Advance fee scams
If you are asked to pay an advance fee for goods or services, make sure it’s not a scam.
Student scams
Fraudsters and criminals can target anyone, even young people and students.
Protect your passwords
Fraudsters will try to guess passwords to your online accounts.
Protect your devices
Do you know how to keep your devices safe?
- Information sourced from an article by Action Fraud, published in February 2024.
- Figures based on internal analysis of relevant purchase scams (holiday tickets) reported by Halifax customers from January - December 2023.
