A reader contacted us after being targeted by scammers posing as her hotel. After making an online booking, she received an email that appeared to be from the hotel, stating that new security regulations required guests to consent to them holding their credit card information.
The email contained a link to confirm her details, which she clicked on and provided her information. Fortunately, she cancelled her credit card before any damage was done.
It can be hard to tell whether an email is genuine or not. If you've fallen victim to an email scam, follow the steps outlined in our story.
Source: Which? (21 Jun 2023)