Visit Scotland Warning On Email Scam Bookings

13th July 2009

Businesses are reminded to be vigilant with regards to scam e-mails for accommodation bookings as there seems to be a few about at the moment.

Providers have let us know about what looks like a scam requesting accommodation for six priests from Greece. The email requests the accommodation provider should charge a credit card with a 50% deposit for their services plus 6,450euros and send the balance of 6,450euros to a translator. This will most likely leave the accommodation provider out of pocket when the credit card payment is not honoured.

Please be vigilant and do check up on anything that makes you suspicious.

See www.visitscotlandeupdate.co.uk