Travel firm scam hits Strathspey
Following various reports in Strathspey, Police Scotland are warning members of the public to be on their guard following concerns about cold calls involving refunds in relation to the liquidation of travel firm Thomas Cook.
Inspector Coleen Wylie said: “If you’ve been affected by the Thomas Cook liquidation, be aware that scammers may use this as an opportunity to target you. Be vigilant of unsolicited calls, texts or social media messages, asking for your personal or financial details, and don’t automatically click on the links in unexpected emails.
“Remember, legitimate organisations will never contact you out of the blue and ask for your financial details, such as your PIN, banking passwords or card details.
"If you receive a call you are not expecting, hang up and contact the company directly using a known email or phone number.
“Any victims of such crimes, or anyone with any concerns can contact their local police station via 101."
Following Thomas Cook, ceasing to trade, the UK Government and Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has set-up dedicated websites to assist customers and employees affected.
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/are-you-a-customer-or-employee-affected-by-thomas-cook
and
https://thomascook.caa.co.uk/
"For further advice for keeping safe, please visit the personal safety page of our website, www.scotland.police.uk/keep-safe/personal-safety"
