I never ever pay anything with a bank transfer. Amex or credit card everytime. If they won’t accept it I’ll book somewhere else.
@Saddlebags736 ай бұрын
Savage! I can only imagine how frustrated you must have been. Thanks for the heads up.
@MOTOUK16 ай бұрын
Thanks bud 🙏
@scottydog41156 ай бұрын
Good to see you back, Nick. We all appreciate your channel, and the heads up you’ve given us. Keep up the great videos and ride safe. All the best. 👍
@MOTOUK16 ай бұрын
Thanks Scott, 🙏 hope all is well with you
@gazoutabout6 ай бұрын
Really appreciate the heads up Nick, will not be using them again until they sort out their issues. Sorry to hear about your bad luck stint matey.
@MOTOUK16 ай бұрын
Thanks Gaz. 🙏
@tvdinner3256 ай бұрын
I use the big websites to find the hotel I want, then call and book my stay with the hotel directly. Those sites will never help if you have a problem.
@MsDenver26 ай бұрын
I’m so sorry for you and family, it’s awful what these vile people do. I’ve been scammed a few times recently but only for a couple of hundred pounds so I understand how you feel, I’m 64 and always thought I couldn’t be scammed. Good to see you filming again 👍🏍️
@MOTOUK16 ай бұрын
Thanks Donna 🙏
@WheelieGoodTV6 ай бұрын
Oh mate I thought I was having a shit time but no idea you’d been through that on top of this weekend. I am still gutted this didn’t happen for us and I’m frightened to suggest trying it again……at the moment! We shall ride again Nick. 🤗😉🏍️
@sonkaldo5 ай бұрын
Im so sorry you had to go through that. Annoying as it is remember your health and family first. Everything else is second. Take care love your videos. 👍👍🇦🇺
@MOTOUK15 ай бұрын
Cheers 🍻
@Motormad1966 ай бұрын
Never rains but it pours as they say. We almost got scammed by a low life who reckoned he owned a residential park in Cornwall and was taking peoples life savings off them . Fortunately my solicitor saved me by doing certain enquiries about the so- called five star park, and eventually the low life ended up doing time for it, but people never got a penny back. So could have been worse for you, if that’s any consolation. Thank you for the update, much appreciated.
@johnheaney4146 ай бұрын
Sorry to hear about your problems Nick, things will get better for you i am sure
@MOTOUK16 ай бұрын
Many thanks John 🙏👍 onwards and upwards
@davidker72566 ай бұрын
Thanks for the info, sorry it's happened to you. Have now deleted the app. Never will use it again.
@SteveDuncan-ix7xk6 ай бұрын
Hi Nick, thanks for sharing and sorry to hear you’ve had a shit few weeks. Keep your chin up mate, we’re with you and appreciate all you do.
@MOTOUK16 ай бұрын
Thanks buddy 🙏
@martingreen1096 ай бұрын
Hi nick great to see you back but really sorry to hear about the scam you've been through. Credit to you nick for putting it out there to save other people from the same heartbreak these horrendous people cause to hard working people like yourself. Wishing you and the family nick all the best moving forward.
@MOTOUK16 ай бұрын
Thanks Martin 🙏 looking forward and to more positive
@wheeliemalc6 ай бұрын
Sorry for the bad run of luck Nick, chin up you do some great stuff for us.
@MOTOUK16 ай бұрын
Many thanks 🙏
@TheNakedBikers6 ай бұрын
Hey Nick You must have felt gutted after that terrible experience. Karma will repay that scumbag many times over. Ignore the trolls too. Please don’t let the bastards get you down! Look forward and onward. Staying tuned for the future vids. Ride safe and see you soon on the channel. All the best, Len
@MOTOUK16 ай бұрын
Cheers Len 🙏👍
@cmii99666 ай бұрын
So sorry to hear about the trip and appreciate the heads up. I just removed my CC and will not use them for the time being.
@MOTOUK16 ай бұрын
Thanks and yes don’t leave any cc on their file as these scams and data breach have apparently been ongoing since 2023
@ticthedog60954 ай бұрын
Sounds like if it wasn’t for bad luck you wouldn’t have no luck at all ☹️ Hopefully things will change soon and you will be back on a roll of good luck 🍀
@MOTOUK14 ай бұрын
Luck has changed since thanks 🙏
@MickBoswell6 ай бұрын
I only know you from your content over the years but anyone can tell that you are a positive and pragmatic individual who has no doubt seen much worse in life before. It's a moment in time that will fall to the back of your mind soon enough. It's positive of you to share these scams with us so we can hopefully avoid such like. Others would be too embarrassed to do the same. Onwards as you say and let's have some more of your inspirational stuff.
@MOTOUK16 ай бұрын
Thanks Mick 🙏👍 moving on 👍😄
@wlskyrme21936 ай бұрын
I will never book with them again after being double booked and told to sort it out myself!
@garysatterthwaite37516 ай бұрын
Feel for you Nick, I hope things pick up for you soon. Please look after yourself and your health after all this stress. All the best to you!! 🤞🍺🍻
@MOTOUK16 ай бұрын
Thanks buddy 👍🙏
@hotdoug10006 ай бұрын
That's dreadful news Nick, sorry to hear about the holiday issue. Easier said than done but try and take it calm, at least it was only money, it could have been something else far, far worse. Karma. It'll come. Unlucky about Dave and the trip. Hope the rest of the week is easier than it's been.
@MOTOUK16 ай бұрын
Cheers buddy 👍🙏
@fraserwaugh22166 ай бұрын
Sorry to hear your bad luck, I can't ride my bikes at the moment due to health, things can be frustrating, hopefully better soon
@MOTOUK16 ай бұрын
Thanks Fraser, sorry to hear about your health, hope you get better soon
@davidwaddington94146 ай бұрын
I am absolutely speechless, how all that can go down in such a short time, sending good thoughts to you and hope your trip abroad makes up for it, a coffee when you are free will go down very nicely, cheers Nick.
@MOTOUK16 ай бұрын
Cheers David 🙏 yes have to meet up soon grab a coffee ☕️ maybe once I get the boat up to fleetwood in early May 👍
@davidwaddington94146 ай бұрын
@@MOTOUK1 coffee on board ?
@MOTOUK16 ай бұрын
Why not 👍
@mphigham19636 ай бұрын
Oh Nick that`s just bloody awful, all of it ! I knew Dave was going to Tenerife but didn`t realise you were on the trip. I feel really pissed off for you Pal, I`d have been raging for weeks I`m sure. On a better note I`ve been out several times the last week or so on my bike, it`s been a very cold wind mind, so glad I had full winter gear on ! I`ll bump into you somewhere in the North West I`ve no doubt ps things can only get better 😄😄
@drdoolittle57245 ай бұрын
Very sorry and I am now more nervous, like you I am a big Booking fan with quite a few bookings to go, now trembling!
@MOTOUK15 ай бұрын
After the experience I had with them, nearly 20 hrs of calls and 100 messages, it was only when I took it to social media that they started talking to me. I will not use them again… I have also heard people having similar issues on Expedia. I will from now find and contact hotels and properties direct moving forward.
@drdoolittle57245 ай бұрын
@@MOTOUK1 just telling wife about your travail and believe, 'is paying through Booking safer'? Have never paid outside their control and touch wood no problems yet?
@MOTOUK15 ай бұрын
@@drdoolittle5724 Hi 👋 So i have had many comments and people reach out to me since, telling me their stories and how even when paying booking direct they have turned up at apartments and hotels only to find out someone living in apartment and its not even rented, or hotels saying sorry we have no booking. When i have called booking over 40 times now, i get put through to a different person every time from their customer service teams that are remote all over the globe, think i have spoken to at least 10 different countries now off the one uk number they provide on their site. Really poor service zero infact and wont go near again.
@mum-02176 ай бұрын
Nick, that's just really bad, it seems like one thing after the next and nothing working out! I do hope you get your money back from the Bank if possible. I did miss you not posting anything up but now I see why after the shit you have been through! Just take your time and hope to see some footage from the boat when you can. Kind regards, Mike.
@MOTOUK16 ай бұрын
Many thanks Mike 🙏
@MrDarcy-OlMan6 ай бұрын
We wondered where you’d got to. That’s rotten luck! Fingers crossed that it all works out and you get all your money back. 👍🏼👍🏼
@MOTOUK16 ай бұрын
Yes been an up and down few weeks, fingers crossed but I doubt I will. Summer sun is coming, always better with a bit of sun and warmth 👍🙏
@NooBiker6 ай бұрын
Sorry you had all these problems. My sister used to work at Booking (in HR) a few years ago and I've booked many properties through them, including all my accommodation for the France tour last year. I guess it's the more expensive listings that are targets. I'm always very weary of paying with anything other than a credit card. Hope you get it sorted
@MOTOUK16 ай бұрын
Thanks Buddy 🙏👍
@cooky036 ай бұрын
Horrendous news Nick, hope you have a quick turnaround in fortunes and enjoy the coffee
@MOTOUK16 ай бұрын
Thanks buddy 🙏👍
@chalkphil6 ай бұрын
What an absolute stinker of a few weeks you've had! It's absolutely awful when something like that happens, and to have actually got to the villa with all your family too...awful. Tell you what though, I know it's a cliché, but honestly, money is nothing compared to health - so long as you and your loved ones are fit and well then everything else will sort itself out. Take care, good luck moving the boat, and look forward to your big Turkish adventure!
@MOTOUK16 ай бұрын
Thanks Phil, yes health is way better and more important 🙏👍
@paulabraham87246 ай бұрын
Hopefully things will get better soon.
@MOTOUK16 ай бұрын
Hope so 🤣👍
@RobLittleuk6 ай бұрын
Ouch ouch ouch !! Astonished the bank were cooperative - mercy me.
@user-fv15766 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video and warning . Bikes and boat . You must be making a few bob! 😂❤
@shaunlayton98146 ай бұрын
You know what mate I’ve been down this last few weeks I’ve just had total hip replacement and can’t ride my bike for another week can’t wait but with being over 60 I’ve bad a poo screening on my mind but it’s just come back all clear at least we live to ride again 👍
@mikepopelka23496 ай бұрын
What a nightmare! If something like that had happened to me I would probably have had my head blow up! Good to hear you are getting some of your investment back.
@MOTOUK16 ай бұрын
Thanks Mike 🙏
@ianhughesroyalenfield6 ай бұрын
Bloody hell Nick. What a roll of bad luck 😢. Summer (🤞) is on the way, think positive, hopefully many hours of motorcycling and sailing. All the best.
@MOTOUK16 ай бұрын
Thanks Ian 🙏 onwards and upwards 👍
@robg93796 ай бұрын
Horrendous news Nick 😱. I would recommend keep writing to the CEO & don't give up! We had a bad experience with Inghams on a holiday & were getting nowhere with phone calls & emails so kept writing to the CEO & thankfully he ended up resolving it. Keep your head up & stay positive you deserve some luck & all of your money back 💷. Ride & sail safe 🏍️⛵
@MOTOUK16 ай бұрын
Cheers Rob, I won’t give up 👍🙏
@braddennett59126 ай бұрын
Don't let it get you down, all the very best.
@MOTOUK16 ай бұрын
Thanks Brad 🙏
@Tony79Mud6 ай бұрын
The scam is also on Expedia .Same thing happened to us in December but it was through Expedia in Marrakesh . Turned up at 9pm to a riad , no booking !
@MOTOUK16 ай бұрын
I’ve heard that too, it’s getting to stage where all sites are scammed.
@thecrowfliescrooked6 ай бұрын
I just lost 300 Canadian to some scumbag scammer. I know it's nothing compared to your loss but just amazing that the world is turned to shit these days and you can't trust anything or anyone.
@MOTOUK16 ай бұрын
Sorry to hear
@torheim24876 ай бұрын
Sending some positive vibes from Norway ❤️
@MOTOUK16 ай бұрын
Cheers 🍻
@icemodica71186 ай бұрын
Hi Nick, what a sorry tale, there are some real b*******s about who are too lazy to earn their money honestly. Sorry you got caught. However, no physical damage so that’s good. Anyway, I will be looking forward to your next video with better news hopefully.
@MOTOUK16 ай бұрын
Many thanks 🙏
@peterlewis49786 ай бұрын
What a frustrating situation!! i too have been scammed a couple of years ago, sadly it's an increasing trend. We are all be encouraged to use on line banking etc, but the scammers are having a field day, and it's only going to get worse. Anyway riding your Tiger should be good therapy. Love you videos, keep them coming.
@MOTOUK16 ай бұрын
Thanks Peter, more sun would help 🤣🙏
@MOTOUK16 ай бұрын
Thanks Peter 🙏 need more sun ☀️
@johnbarker94486 ай бұрын
It never rains but it pours. I feel for you. Saving grace is that its not health related.
@MOTOUK16 ай бұрын
Correct yes 👍
@stuart40246 ай бұрын
Forearmed is forewarned as they say ,cheers Nick for the tip off..
@MOTOUK16 ай бұрын
Your welcome 🙏
@andrewhey846 ай бұрын
Sorry to hear about the shit you've had Nick. Thats the problem these days, people can rob you from hundreds of miles away. Won't be using them again! Keep ya chin up mate 👍
@MOTOUK16 ай бұрын
Thanks Andrew 🙏
@disco416 ай бұрын
We get knocked down then get back up again. Things will be better ride safe Nick👍👍
@MOTOUK16 ай бұрын
Thanks yep your right 👍
@MOTOUK16 ай бұрын
Cheers 🍻
@disco416 ай бұрын
@@MOTOUK1 🍻
@SBKPete6 ай бұрын
What a run of bad luck. 😬 They do tend to come in threes. So be careful out there.
@MOTOUK16 ай бұрын
Thanks 🙏
@stevoone3426 ай бұрын
Sorry to hear. Personally I’ve had no issues with booking but I’ve always payed by card through booking or at property. Personally I’m never happy bacs paying remotely. Personally I would have made the most of Tenerife especially if you payed for it, but it’s your money and time. I only say due there are a lot of bikers even by them selves would have enjoyed that opportunity but may not be able to due to many reasons. I hope things pick up for your self. I’m tide up with business this year but aim to have a few long weekend rides up to Scotland and other uk locations though. And only have a week off for family holidays. Don’t get me Wong I consider myself very fortunate and lucky. Even in negative situations there are positives and sometimes it’s better to make the most of it than go running with your tail behind your legs.
@glyngreenwood83776 ай бұрын
That's just bad,I'm really sorry for you.maybe I'm just at the age where I avoid online as much as I can,the old fashioned way is probably the best. High street travel agent,pay a little extra,almost guaranteed...we hope anyway.
@Themotograndpa6 ай бұрын
Sorry to hear your misfortune over the last few weeks remember glass half full nick 🙏 I did see Dave’s instagram post and thought he was going to meet you !!!
@MOTOUK16 ай бұрын
Appreciated 🙏 yes all went pear shaped
@Banditmanuk6 ай бұрын
Left the first comment but it seems to have disappeared? Really sorry to hear of the problems with that booking site. We've booked all our Pyrenees trip through them 😮 Shame Tenerife didn't happen. Hopefully things can only get better.
@MOTOUK16 ай бұрын
Thanks Richard 👍🙏
@stephenhoulden6 ай бұрын
Chin up mate, things will come good again. Worse things happen at sea, wrong thing to say to a yachtsman.
@jamesdonoghue59076 ай бұрын
Jeez, what a nightmare.
@martinbfj6 ай бұрын
I’m in the middle of a complaint process with them too. Absolutely shoddy accommodation advertised as something it’s not. Second time in a year so once I get a refund I won’t be using them again either!
@MOTOUK16 ай бұрын
Shocking, they need to vet these properties better.
@martinbfj6 ай бұрын
@@MOTOUK1 when I complained they tried to steer me towards the property directly. I said no, I made the booking through yourselves so it’s up to you to rectify the situation
@MOTOUK16 ай бұрын
@@martinbfj its mad, they don’t even respond to me now
@martinbfj6 ай бұрын
@@MOTOUK1 that’s unbelievable! My “ response “ came around 2am so I’m guessing the customer service centre is abroad! I’m being diplomatic
@jamesonpace7266 ай бұрын
Bummer, Dude, from 'Murca! Can't even imagine such a run of bad luck, except, as they say, "ya still gotcher health" & so on....
@MOTOUK16 ай бұрын
Cheers buddy 👍🙏
@neilwilliams98446 ай бұрын
I know you’ve had a shit time but take a minute to reflect,you got your health,you’ve worked hard to get what you got and you able to enjoy those things in you’re life ,some people are unfortunate not to have good health,maybe disabled or even worse not around anymore or just haven’t had any luck in life,& you need luck in life believe me,no matter how hard you work,so chin up move on & enjoy life. 👏🏴✊KTF.
@MOTOUK16 ай бұрын
Thanks 🙏 much appreciated
@FREE_PUREBLOOD3336 ай бұрын
Thanks for the info regarding booking scam. I've used that company for years but this has now made me very cautious about using them ever again now.
@WheelieGood-el2br6 ай бұрын
Stuff that, move on & blah blah ! Being rip off & ruining a treat for loved ones by a little 💩, no way be annoyed, sorry can’t say anything stronger 🤬🤬
@neilwilliams98446 ай бұрын
@@WheelieGood-el2brbollocks.
@KnightRider11576 ай бұрын
Hopefully things turn up for the better. Shame we don't know where to find the scammer he'd make a great anchor. Good luck
@MOTOUK16 ай бұрын
🤣
@tompayton846 ай бұрын
Chin up indeed Nick, got all spring and summer ahead to make up for it 👍.
@MOTOUK16 ай бұрын
Cheers buddy 🙏👍
@tagrach69hope6 ай бұрын
I'm sorry to hear about all this crap that's going on. It's so easy for me to say, but please try not to let this dampen any future excursions you may have planned. We all know only too well that it's hard to get out of a dark place mentally, but if it helps, it's actually people like yourself and your videos that have helped me into a better place. So I'd like to thank you for helping me, and hopefully, you have the support to help you through it...
@MOTOUK16 ай бұрын
Many thanks 🙏 love it when we all support each other in a way.
@stuart40246 ай бұрын
Couldn't have put it better
@grahamwadsworth27426 ай бұрын
Onward and upwards , it certainly can’t get worse
@MOTOUK16 ай бұрын
Absolutely 👍
@etoubear6 ай бұрын
Use a colleague’s saying, the sun is still shining. Well, probably not in Lancashire. But hopefully the only way is up for you now. All the best with the ship project.
@MOTOUK16 ай бұрын
Many thanks 🙏
@RobLittleuk6 ай бұрын
Christ.....what a run of bad luck
@MOTOUK16 ай бұрын
I know right 😲🙏
@-old-school-motorcyclesltd6 ай бұрын
Have a coffee Nick Sorry to hear this 😊
@MOTOUK16 ай бұрын
Thanks 🙏 Phil appreciated
@-old-school-motorcyclesltd6 ай бұрын
No problem Nick I did put a proper comment on but it disappeared for some reason Thanks for the heads up.. hate losing money and for you it’s both spoilt it totally for you. Phil
@jonsherry62896 ай бұрын
Shit news bud, at least you have a cracking bike to pull you back 👍
@shuckers3816 ай бұрын
Sorry but can not believe you gave up the chance to still ride round Tenerife in sunshine for a week as you do ride solo 👍
@MOTOUK16 ай бұрын
Done before and just wasn’t feeling it and also a lot to get on with at home
@stevenharris77886 ай бұрын
Don’t let the scum bring you down keep your chin up
@MOTOUK16 ай бұрын
Exactly 👍
@derekduckitt59006 ай бұрын
And give us a yachting video please!
@MOTOUK16 ай бұрын
Coming shortly
@karengill82346 ай бұрын
Oh dear Nick, this is so disgusting. ……
@MOTOUK16 ай бұрын
I know, thanks Karen 🙏
@cpuuk6 ай бұрын
Dang, that really sux 😕 can't trust anyone. Maybe this means you've had your share of bad luck for 2024 and the rest are the good times ;-)
@MOTOUK16 ай бұрын
Hope so 🤣👍
@parf26656 ай бұрын
Who gives a fcuk how you got your money and how you spend it😤 Sorry to hear about all the shit. Chin up 👍
@preston2adelaide6 ай бұрын
Chin up mate - summer is on the way and that means longer days and possibly some sunshine. Feel sorry for us as we head to winter and have to suffer days that barely go above 20 degrees!
@MOTOUK16 ай бұрын
Cheers Mike, 🙏
@gamingwithjoe93516 ай бұрын
Chin up nick summers coming, loads of time with the toys
@MOTOUK16 ай бұрын
I know 👍
@lyntonwebb96616 ай бұрын
I think you need more than a coffee, maybe ask for a whisky.
@MOTOUK16 ай бұрын
🤣 thanks for the whiskey 🥃
@paulking79866 ай бұрын
Feel for you.
@MOTOUK16 ай бұрын
Cheers
@thebingleywheeler6 ай бұрын
Thanks
@MOTOUK16 ай бұрын
Thanks buddy 🙏👍 always appreciated
@ruahinesrider6 ай бұрын
They set these scams up take your money & once arrested if ever arrested get bugger all jail time.Petty criminals get more time which is wrong.These scammers should be getting years in prison & sentences should be harsher especially how many victims there are.
@johng93416 ай бұрын
Omg. What a shit time you are having. Let's hope your luck changes. You made me think my life's not going to bad 😂 Sorry. Keep your chin up. 🙂
@MOTOUK16 ай бұрын
Will do 🙏👍
@richardjohnson34636 ай бұрын
Nightmare Nick! Feel so sorry for you. Just goes to show you can't be careful enough these days. Thanks for thinking of others in the midst of your trauma. Take care
@rogerwilliams29026 ай бұрын
Sorry about all the shit youve been through mate, bastard scammers. Too put things into perspective, you couldnt ride with Dave unfortunately, my friend , also a Dave, passed away Thursday night from the deadly form of Asbestosis, a few hours after we watched him being administered , thankfully, with some extra Morphine !. We went to say goodbye to him and it was just awful to witness him suffering , so, we must count our blessings.
@MOTOUK16 ай бұрын
Sorry to hear about your friend Roger :(
@paulmorris30226 ай бұрын
Hi Nick. I am so sorry for all the crap you have had to go through and i hope you manage to get your money back. i know how you feel. i lost £20k on an investment that took over 3 years fighting to get nothing back. Hey ho. Don't let it get to you. like the time you came off your bike. you got back up brushed yourself down and carried on..