It’s that time of the year when the festive feeling has everyone in holiday mode, excitedly counting down the days until it’s time to travel to their holiday destination.
But, for those who haven’t secured accommodation for the December holidays and are now frantically searching for availability, danger lurks as fraudsters take advantage of the festive spirit to swindle holiday makers out of their hard-earned cash.
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The South African Police Service warned South Africans on Tuesday morning to be vigilant when making last-minute bookings for holiday accommodation.
“Holidaymakers who are traveling or have not yet finalised their arrangements for the upcoming festive period, should be wary of fraudsters who target people desperate to secure travel and accommodation at the last minute,” the statement read.
The Saps recommends approaching the local tourism office in the area to check the legitimacy of a holiday listing if you are in doubt.
“Most tourism offices know their local service providers and they will notify you if a letting agent or agency is appropriate or not.”
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