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New York Post
04-08-2025
- New York Post
Airport worker warns of ‘growing' new luggage tag scam: ‘Please be careful'
A new luggage tag scam has been taking off. An airport worker, who claimed to be a Delta Air Lines baggage claims manager, took to Reddit to warn travelers about a 'growing' scam. 'I just wanted to let everyone know to please start discarding your bag tags at home,' they wrote. Advertisement The poster claimed that there has been an 'influx of fraudulent claims' submitted for missing items, with people using tossed luggage tags to make the claims. 'These people are observing who is removing their luggage tags in the claim areas and using your information to submit claims for reimbursement,' they wrote. The manager explained that from their own personal experience dealing with this, it's creating issues when it comes to reimbursing people with a legitimate claim submitted. Advertisement An airport worker warned that people should wait until they get home to toss their luggage tags. C&A – It's recommended to wait until you get home, or mainly just away from the airport, before removing the luggage tags from your checked bags. 'Please be careful and don't take your tags off at the airport,' they wrote. 'They can steal enough information from that to use your travel itinerary to get paid.' The post in the forum attracted over 2,000 comments with people sharing their own experiences and advice. Advertisement An alleged Delta Air Lines baggage claims manager took to Reddit to warn travelers about a 'growing' scam. ID_Anuphon – 'Not even bag tags, printed boarding passes as well,' one shared. 'Next time you show up to your seat and someone else is there, don't be surprised.' 'Clearly, my strategy of forgetting to remove the tag until it's time for my next trip is paying off,' someone joked. 'Never thought my Final Destination paranoia would actually come in handy for something that's actually real,' another quipped, referencing the horror franchise. Advertisement 'Japan had secured bag tag disposal receptacles near the secured exit of baggage claim…this explains why,' one person noted. 'Just adding to this … also, don't throw these away in your hotel room either. As a former hotel employee, there have been a few instances of fraud using bag tags found at hotels, too,' someone else advised. 'Be vigilant!'
New York Post
09-07-2025
- New York Post
Thieves using discarded airline bag tags for fraud scheme, apparent airport worker claims
A Reddit user claiming to be an airline employee is warning travelers about the possibility of being scammed when it comes to their printed bag tags. Posted in the 'r/delta' forum on Reddit, the message is titled, 'Toss your bag tags at home.' The Reddit user claimed to be a 'baggage claims manager.' The individual wanted to 'let everyone know to please start discarding your bag tags at home.' 'So please be careful and don't take your tags off at the airport,' the person concluded. 'They can steal enough information from that to use your travel itinerary to get paid.' Many flight passengers took to the comments section to debate whether this could be possible — sharing their own thoughts. 'Clearly my strategy of forgetting to remove the tag until it's time for my next trip is paying off,' commented one user. Another agreed, saying, 'I actually leave my tag on my bag until my next trip myself.' 4 A Reddit user wants you to discard your bag tags at home. Aris Suwanmalee – 'I always tossed them at home, not because I'm conscious [of it] but I'm kinda forgetful,' one Redditor wrote. Another flyer said, 'Japan had secured bag tag disposal receptacles near the secured exit of baggage claim … This explains why.' 'Do one better. SHRED your bag tags and printed boarding passes as soon as you can after getting to your destination,' one person wrote. Yet another Redditor said, 'Because my full name is on it, I've always discarded them at home.' 4 'I always tossed them at home, not because I'm conscious [of it] but I'm kinda forgetful,' one Redditor wrote. C&A – 4 'Do one better. SHRED your bag tags and printed boarding passes as soon as you can after getting to your destination,' one person wrote. EDER – The original poster shared the belief that others could scam passengers. 'A bag tag only consists of the name, flight[s] and confirmation number outside of the tag itself,' the person wrote. 'They make an email address with that person's name in it, a random phone number and a random address and submit the claim.' Gary Leff, a Texas-based travel industry expert and author of the blog 'View From the Wing,' told Fox News Digital he does not see the scam being that prevalent. 'You should keep the bag tag attached until any baggage issues are fully resolved, then discard it at home,' said Leff. 'That said, this doesn't strike me as plausibly a high-volume, common scam.' 4 The original poster shared the belief that others could scam passengers. ID_Anuphon – Leff said tags carry limited information, such as a last name, flight number and a specific bag tag number. He pointed out the tags do not commonly have a ticket number or street address. 'Bags are scanned. Each scan from check‑in to baggage belt is logged. If a scammer files a missing bag claim where the system shows it was delivered, that's going to be a flag, especially when this happens at scale,' said Leff. 'The most common thing is filing lost bag claims for items that were actually delivered, which I've written about a couple of times,' he added.
Fashion United
12-06-2025
- Business
- Fashion United
Textiles Recycling Expo makes successful debut in Brussels
The first Textiles Recycling Expo took place in Brussels on 4-5 June 2025 and has been heralded as a landmark gathering for the industry, bringing together key stakeholders and promoting discussion, collaboration and innovation. The event attracted 126 exhibitors and 3,336 visitors from 67 countries, making it the largest ever meeting focused on textiles recycling. The audience came from across Europe and beyond, with 12% travelling from Africa, Asia and America. Attendees represented the complete supply chain, from major waste management organisations and pioneering recyclers through to textile manufacturers and leading clothing and retail brands. The latter included sustainability specialists from companies such as Aldi, Burberry, C&A, Chanel, Decathlon, Diesel, Gucci, H&M, Hermes, Ikea, Lidl, M&S, Nike, Oxfam, Patagonia, Primark, Puma, Tommy Hilfiger, Uniqlo and Zara. With leading brands, innovators, and policymakers converging under one roof, the expo emphasized the need for collaborative action to promote sustainability, adopt effective recycling technologies, and build a circular economy. Credits: Textiles Recycling Expo Aurel Ciobanu-Dordea, Director for Circular Economy at the European Commission, gave the opening presentation and remarked on both the energy of the event and the impressive technologies on display. The buzz at the expo was reflected in numerous comments on LinkedIn and social media, including attendees describing it as 'bustling, energetic and full of momentum', and as 'a breakthrough week for circular fashion'. Event Manager, Zied Chetoui said: 'We are thrilled with the overwhelming response to the first-ever Textiles Recycling Expo. The enthusiastic participation certainly demonstrates the industry's commitment to sustainability and innovation. This event has undoubtedly laid a strong foundation for the future of textile recycling and set a high standard for what we can achieve together.' The exhibition featured a global array of suppliers of cutting-edge technologies and services to increase textiles recycling rates. Highlights included live demonstrations of innovative sorting systems by Valvan and NewRetex. Credits: Textiles Recycling Expo Another popular feature was the conference theatre, which was packed out throughout the two-day event. More than 50 expert speakers discussed the latest developments in regulations, technologies, recycling projects and practical ways to increase waste recovery rates. The exhibition benefited from the widespread support of key industry associations, organisations and consortia, including ReHubs, EURATEX, Accelerating Circularity, Fedustria, Denim Deal, EuRIC and the Textile Recycling Association. Several took part in the expo's Industry Alliance Hub, which provided a lively meeting place for promoting discussion and collaboration. The Textiles Recycling Expo has not only highlighted the critical importance of recycling in the textile sector but also inspired new collaborations and initiatives aimed at creating a more sustainable future and truly reflects the exciting momentum that is building for the industry. The next Textiles Recycling Expo will take place in Charlotte, NC, USA on 29-30 April 2026, and the European event will return to Brussels Expo on 24-25 June 2026. Spaces at both exhibitions are already filling up fast.
Yahoo
02-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Tycoon's mega basement plan sparks fears of floods in Chelsea
A millionaire private equity mogul's plans for a luxury bunker under his Chelsea town house have sparked fears of floods and gridlock in the area. Peter Dubens, the founder of Oakley Capital, is seeking planning consent to build a 721 sq metre basement under the back garden of his £10m home in west London. The concrete-lined basement complex would include a bar, plunge pool, wine cellar, massage therapy room, gym and golf simulator. There would also be two saunas, one of which would be infrared. However, his plans have been fiercely opposed by a group of Conservative councillors who have raised concerns about an 'unacceptable flood risk' from the works, citing their potential to displace groundwater in an already 'high-risk' zone. Construction is also expected to require more than 400 tipper lorries, leading to concerns over the 'gridlock and safety' issues. The councillors, who represents residents in the Chelsea Riverside and Royal Hospital areas, said the basement's construction would have an 'excessive and hazardous' impact, in a letter of objection filed with the council. A group of Mr Dubens's neighbours are also resisting the proposals, which were first reported by local news publication The Chelsea Citizen. One resident called the plans 'outrageous'. Another criticised it as a 'long-term vanity project' installing features that 'may be desired but are unnecessary as the present owners seem not to be in situ very often'. The luxury bunker would stretch underneath an all-weather tennis court in the garden, which sits within a conservation area. An existing pool house on the premises would be replaced with a bigger one, connecting to the underground spa, while an extra basement kitchen would be installed. One resident complained in a letter to the council: 'The owners of this property have already enlarged the house in the very recent past over a period of three years causing enormous disruption and annoyance to their fellow neighbours. 'They have now applied for a major underground new build into the originally Elizabethan Garden from which the tenants in the square benefited ... It is unimaginable what chaos will ensue.' Another neighbour wrote: 'Hundreds of vehicles will be needed to drive up a road which is too narrow to take them. This is an unacceptable risk to the property of the residents.' A spokesman for Mr Dubens has previously said: 'We make every effort to listen to the concerns of our neighbours. In the event that any development work does take place, it will be undertaken with due care and consideration, and in strict accordance with planning regulations.' Mr Dubens made his name selling colour-changing T-shirts in the 1980s. Throughout the 1990s, he sold clothes to businesses such as C&A, Marks & Spencer and Sir Philip Green's Arcadia empire. Once a major Tory donor, he went on to invest in several businesses, including Time Out, which he floated on the London Stock Exchange, and model Alexa Chung's fashion label. He set up Oakley Capital in 2002. Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 1 month with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more.
Bloomberg
07-05-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
Billionaire Dynasty's Buyout Firm Hires Hayfin Veteran as CFO
A private equity firm backed by one of the world's richest families hired a veteran of direct lender Hayfin as chief financial officer, adding to a series of leadership changes. Neil Syers was appointed Wednesday to the London-based role at Bregal Investments, founded by the Brenninkmeijer dynasty behind clothing retail giant C&A. He'll oversee the firm's global finance function and help continue its growth in investment strategies and geographies, according to a company statement. The 46 year-old UK native previously held a similar role at Hayfin Capital Management, one of Europe's largest closely held private-credit firms, which he left in March, filings show.
