British tourists are seen by Europe’s package holiday industry as the worst offenders for exaggerated or false claims against travel companies and hotelsPolice are working with travel companies to bring criminal prosecutions against British holidaymakers who make false sickness claims against hotels and tour operators. Charges are expected this summer as the authorities crackdown on what they fear is a boom in attempts to swindle insurers and holiday companies. British holidaymakers could be prosecuted in other countries because European police forces are also gathering evidence. Britons are seen by Europe’s package holiday industry as the worst offenders for exaggerated or false claims against travel companies and hotels. It is estimated that in Spain fraudulent claims were costing hotels and resorts more than £50…

Source: The Times June 05, 2017 23:03 UTC