Planning a getaway? Before you pack your bags, Channel 5’s “Don’t Get Caught Out” wants to arm you with some essential knowledge. This Wednesday, Alexis Conran and his team are back, turning their attention to the shady world of holiday scams. From pickpockets to elaborate credit card fraud, they’ll expose the tricks that target unsuspecting travelers.
The episode features real-life stories of holidaymakers who learned the hard way, losing substantial sums of money to clever con artists. One particularly alarming case involves cloned credit cards and PIN theft during an African safari, resulting in frantic attempts to drain bank accounts.
But “Don’t Get Caught Out” isn’t just about scaring you; it’s about empowering you. The program offers practical tips and advice on how to protect your money and your peace of mind while you’re supposed to be relaxing. They’ll show you how scammers gain control of phone numbers and emails, and they’ll expose the dangers lurking in online apartment rentals, especially when booking in foreign countries. So before you head off on your next adventure, tune in to Channel 5 this Wednesday at 8:00 PM. Consider it a pre-trip safety briefing.
