Rebecca Kingsley, brand Manager for the Consumer Awareness Initiative, Travel Insurance Explained, revealed the most likely group targeted by scammers and fraudsters while abroad. Speaking to Express.co.uk Ms Kingsley noted anyone could be a victim to scammers on holiday but added often particular groups of people are targeted. She noted they look for individuals who look most vulnerable and argued that this could mean they would target someone travelling alone or the elderly.
Ms Kingsley began by saying: “Anyone can be a victim of holiday fraud as you are genuinely out of your comfort zone when you are on holiday.
“People are a bit more relaxed and trusting as you don’t know what is around you.
“I would say it is generally people that are travelling on their own.
“They are likely to look a little more vulnerable because
