Our CEO Mr Rashid Mogradia will be on the BBC 1 The One Show at 7pm on Tuesday 23rd September 2014 talking about Hajj.
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National campaign launches to keep Muslims booking trips to Hajj safe from scam operators – 2014
National campaign launches to keep Muslims booking trips to Hajj safe from scam operators British Muslims booking trips to Mecca this October to celebrate Hajj are being warned about the threat of fraudsters trying to con them with bogus travel packages. City of London Police is this week (Jun 30-Jul
National Hajj fraud campaign launches 2013
The City of London Police has this week launched a national campaign to raise awareness of the threat posed to Muslims by Hajj fraud and to encourage victims to report to Action Fraud. Every year up to 25,000 British Muslims make the pilgrimage to Mecca for Hajj – taking place
UK Muslims fall victim to Hajj fraud
Artcile by: Natasha Baker, Al Arabiya Published: Monday 30th September 2013 An estimated 20,000 British Muslims will travel to Saudi Arabia for Hajj in October, and UK authorities are concerned about the number of fraudulent packages on sale. The “Hajj Fraud Awareness Campaign,” a collaboration between the Council of
Hajj pilgrims warned over Mecca trip fraudsters
VIDEO Link on iPlayer Muslims going on pilgrimage to Mecca have been warned against bogus tour operators offering cheap trips. The Council of British Hajjis said a 20% cut in the number of pilgrims allowed by Saudi authorities could be exploited by unscrupulous firms. The Bolton-based charity said as a
Holiday scams leave British travellers £1.5m out of pocket
Rising problem of online fraud sees thousands of tourists paying for fake hotels, flights and trips Thousands of British travellers are being swindled out of millions of pounds each year through scams involving flights, accommodation and religious pilgrimages. The National Fraud Intelligence Bureau (NFIB) has identified 1,000 separate holiday scams
Hajj Fraud Questionnaire 2013
City of London Police are seeking feedback on Hajj Fraud. If you think you have been affected please complete the Questionnaire below. Hajj Fraud is money obtained be deciet with no intention of fulfilling the clients paid product or services. Fraud is not an attribute of a Muslim. the
Hajj Fraud 2012 Updates
Following a string of reports to us from the community on the possibility of Hajj fraud, we have been working closely with the City of London Police & Action Fraud to bring the fraudsters to justice. [warning]16/10/12 – Reports received of pilgrims affected by fraud in Bradford[/warning] [notice]15/10/12 3pm –
Met targets Hajj fraud
The Metropolitan Police Service targets Hajj fraud as pilgrims prepare for their 2012 trip to Mecca. The Muslim community is being warned to watch out for fraudsters who steal hundreds of thousands of pounds from pilgrims travelling to Mecca. With just under three months to go until this year’s Hajj
Hajj 2012: latest advice
City of London Police is continuing its work with the Muslim community to stop fraudsters who steal hundreds of thousands of pounds from pilgrims travelling to Mecca. As the Umrah season begins, and with just months to go until this year’s Hajj (24th-29th October), there are concerns pilgrims maybe tempted