Posts Tagged ‘ fraudulent travel sickness claims ’

According to a statement from the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) the number of claims has fallen. But, with the peak holiday season well under way, this is the time when touts might come out of the woodwork.

he government says that holiday sickness fraudsters have been dealt a significant blow after new rules to bring pay-outs under control were given the go-ahead.

The fine handed done in Liverpool County Court only illustrates that tour operators will pursue those fraudulently claiming even if it costs them more than paying out a claim initially.

A swathe of figures show that British visitor numbers to the Sychelles, Dominican Republic and Cyprus show that we are not cutting back yet. So campaigns by Italy, Ras al Khaimah and Chicago will be pleased that we might consider them for holidays as well.

The judge, as he handed out the sentence, said that those submitting fraudulent claims can expect prison sentences.

Stuart Snape, the Managing Partner of Graham Coffey & Co. Solicitors, tells Just about Travel readers that holidaymakers with genuine complaints about travel sickness should not be deterred from claiming.

Adrian looks at the importance of Marmite in the travel industry and taking the wrong currency on holiday – amongst other things!

It behoves all these bodies whose role is to represent consumers to stand up and condemn fraudulent travel sickness claims and uphold the fact that they aim for “best practice” in their industries but something seems amiss.

In dismissing the court action, the judge accused them of “fundamental dishonesty.” He ordered the couple to pay costs of £3,744.