I am a travel expert – this 5 ordinary summer travel turn can cost you thousands of

While the holiday booking season reaches peak fever, many British are looking for the best travel purchases.

But a travel expert has warned sharp holiday makers to pay attention to different scams that you can leave a few thousand from your own pocket.

Thanasis Mougious, travel expert at Kinglike Concierge, has shared five scams that tourists can catch.

Fake-E tickets and Lookalike Aviation Sites

Thanasis explains that this scam usually includes fake web pages that are designed to steal payment data or trucrei -travelers.

He says: ‘Only books flights via official websites for airlines or trusted platforms such as Expedia, Kayak or Skyscanner.

‘Be careful with resellers of third parties unless they are known and accredited. Note red flags in e -mails such as generic greetings, incorrect domains or urgent language are common in phishing attempts.

“Always check the e -mail address of the sender and verify confirmations by logging in to the official site of the airline or contacting their customer service directly.”

Thanasis Mougious, travel expert at Kinglike Concierge, has shared five scams that can catch tourists, including Lookalike Holiday websites

Fake travel agencies

The expert warns that scammers can even make fake websites or simulate legitimate travel agencies.

Thanasis advises customers to always verify the data of their travel agent through trusted industrial authorities, such as ABTA.

How can holidaymakers spot a fake agent?

Thanasis says: ‘Legitimate agents offer contracts, transparent cancellation policy and do not print you under pressure on fast, non-residual payments via cash apps, wire transfers or gift vouchers.

“If a desk online reviews, a physical address or a customer service line misses, this is probably a scam.”

The ‘Free Cruise’

Thanasis says that many scammers have clocked the sudden interest in cruise holidays’ and it has used to aim ‘budding travelers’.

Before the travel expert makes a payment, the travel expert explains that it is important to receive a written contract that clearly describes all reimbursements, taxes, port changes and cancellation policy (stock image))

He warns: “Be careful with unsolicited cruise liabilities, especially those who claim that you have ‘won a trip or’ exclusive invitation ‘, because renowned cruise companies do not work in this way.”

With travelers, Thanasis is always aiming for ‘cruise data always to be verified directly with the official company by checking ship names, routes and departure dates.

Before the travel expert makes a payment, the travel expert explains that it is important to receive a ‘written contract that clearly describes all reimbursements, taxes, port changes and cancellation policy’.

Timeshare scams and high-pressure sale

Victims of this scam are often ‘lured in fraudulent Timeshare deals or fake sales offers’ that promise ‘luxury holidays, exclusive benefits and high-end facilities’, says Thanasis.

He explains that this scams often look ‘legitimate’ and have ‘polished marketing material’.

“A lot of scams depend on verbal promises that never reach the actual agreement,” says Thanasis.

He advises: “Do your homework by investigating the developer, location and customer reviews on platforms.”

Thanasis says: ‘To avoid accommodation scams, always book through trusted platforms such as Airbnb, Booking.com, VRBO or the official site of the hotel and stick to their built-in messages and payment systems’ (Stock Image)

False holiday homes and cloned hotel lists

Thanasis says: “To prevent accommodation scams, you always book through trusted platforms such as Airbnb, Booking.com, VRBO or the official site of the hotel and adhere to their built-in message and payment systems.”

If a seller encourages you to pay them money outside the platform, this never warns thanasis.

‘If anyone asks it [for that] It is a big red flag and probably a scam, “he says.

And the golden rule?

Thanasis says, “If it feels too good to be true, it’s usually.”