Samantha Cook and Ryan Swain were excited for a stargazing break they booked online, only to discover they had been scammed. Upon arrival in Knayton, they found nothing but an empty field instead of the promised dome. Local farmer Julian Potter confirmed that he had turned away multiple victims of the scam over recent months. The fraudulent website used photos of legitimate accommodations, prompting warnings from authorities about increased scam activity in the area. The couple, alongside other victims, are now questioning their trust in online bookings.