Friday, 16 January 2026

5 holiday rental rip-offs to watch out for

Falling victim to a holiday booking mishap could leave you out of pocket or scrambling for somewhere else to sleep at the last minute.

We’ve shared the five biggest accommodation rip-offs – from fake listings to double bookings. Some are scams, others are booking errors – but all of them have the potential to ruin a much-anticipated trip away. 

Source: Which? (07 Jan 2026) 

https://bexleywatch.blogspot.com/2026/01/stay-connected-join-bexley-borough.html

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Dear Resident,   We've been made aware recently there was a vulnerable resident on Longlands ward that has been scammed. two white males...