Passport renewal fast track scam sees holidaymakers caught out by…
A warning has been issued to holidaymakers as passport office delays continue, leading to fraudsters taking advantage by using methods to trick travellers. The Chartered Training Standards Institute (CTSI) has said that scam texts and emails regarding passport “fast-track” services are circulating, along with fabricated adverts for holidays which offer great deals. Often those behind the scams tell their victims to pay by cash, via bank transfer or through services like Western Union, which leads to payments being non-refundable as well as very difficult to trace back. Read More: One in seven workers ‘not allowed’ to take work breaks outside of their lunch break Industrial action by UK Passport Office workers has led to delays in the completion of some passport renewals. The CTSI said it had seen a number of messages via text and emails offering a fast-track service. It warned that victims could lose personal date to the scammers as well as money. Katherine Hart, the CTSI lead officer, said fake adverts could be tempting for holidaymakers. She added: “Lots of people are preparing to go away at the moment and, u
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