Holidaymakers warned to watch out for fake deals amid cost-of-living pressures

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Holidaymakers warned to watch out for fake deals amid cost-of-living pressures
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A quarter of people said they will not be able to afford a holiday if they cannot get a good deal, according to a survey.

Tony Neate, CEO at Get Safe Online, said: “As the cost of living rises, we want to help protect everyone’s hard-earned cash and urge people to stay alert when it comes to booking a holiday.A quarter of people said they will not be able to afford a holiday if they cannot get a good deal, rising to 30% of 18 to 34-year-olds, according to a survey of 2,000 people across the UK carried out by Opinium in December.

One in 10 would purchase a holiday through a provider they were unfamiliar with, if it meant paying less. 3. Paying by credit card can give you added protections if something goes wrong. Under section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act, someone may be able to raise a claim with the credit provider if the trader lets them down.Holidaymakers booking flights may want to check coverage under the Atol financial protection scheme.

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