Holiday scams
With holiday scams on the rise, we see millions of pounds lost to fraudsters. Don’t get scorched by fake offers.
Are you looking for a break?
Watch out for fake deals that promise large savings. In 2023, Action Fraud reported that people lost over £12 million to holiday fraud.¹ Lloyds Bank customers, who fell victim to holiday scams, suffered an average loss of £836.²
Common holiday scams
Spotting a fake website
Learn about other scams and how to protect yourself
Buying online scams
Fraudsters sell fake items online or ones that don’t exist.
Social media scams
Did you know fraudsters set up fake profiles just to steal money?
Advance fee scams
Fraudsters often ask for an advance fee for goods and services. We explain how they might convince you.
Student scams
Fraudsters and criminals often target students and young people.
Protect your devices
Do you know how to keep all of your devices safe?
Protect your passwords
Fraudsters will try to guess passwords to your online accounts.
- 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 Lloyds Bank customers from January - December 2023
