FRAUDSTERS used a cloned credit card to book rooms in a Southend Hotel.

The scam happened at the Camelia Hotel, in Eastern Esplanade, leaving them hundreds of pounds out of pocket.

It happened on three occasions in August and September this year.

Police have issued CCTV of some men they want to speak to about the crime. It is believed they may be from the London area.

Anyone with information can contact Pc Sharon Blaxland at Shoebury police station on 0300 3334444.