19/09/2024
Some great advice here from Morzine Source Magazine. We’re always more than happy to communicate with potential guests to discuss their holiday needs and what we can do to help them get the best experience.
🇬🇧 As is the case across the travel industry, there are a few rogue ski holiday booking platforms and websites offering up accommodation that either doesn’t exist or has been cloned from a legitimate operator. Here are my tips to avoid scam sites, add your own to the comments…
❗️ If a website doesn’t include the registered business details of its operator, including an address and a business registration number, this is a big red flag
✅ We like sites that include testimonials and links to for example, which feels a lot more trustworthy
❗️ If a website doesn’t include a business telephone number, that’s a bit strange. Real operators encourage bookings and direct contact with potential clients by any means possible.
✅ We like sites that include links to up to date social media channels that feature lots of local content. Scammers would rarely go to these efforts.
❗️Scam sites always request payment by bank transfer, but many genuine small operators also do this. Speak with an actual human and satisfy yourself that they represent the business before you make a payment. If you’re in any doubt, don’t send any money.
✅ If you’re really in a pickle and you can’t figure out if a booking is real or not, you can send me a message and I’ll do my best to confirm or deny the legitimacy of a chalet or operator.
❗️ Scam sites usually have availability for the peak holiday weeks and often at low rates. Check this, regardless of your actual holiday dates. If it seems to good to be true, it probably is.
In conclusion, if you’re unsure, don’t book and never send any money!