By: Stephanie Balloo, Jordan Coussins
West Mercia Police has issued a warning over rising holiday rental scams, including fake caravan listings and fraudulent villa bookings, urging the public not to be taken in by 'too good to be true' offers


Stephanie Balloo is a Real Life Editor at Birmingham Live and Birmingham Mail. She has a specific interest in crime and injustice, with a focus on law enforcement and white-collar crime, as well as health and wellness topics. Stephanie's work has been featured in numerous publications, including LancsLive, Daily Express, and The Mirror.
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