Please reference your check voucher number 138-901-521. I found it interesting that they put the "call back" time in PST even though their address is in EST and the "postage paid" is from St. Pete, FL. Quite long presentation with quirky dumb jokes. Same toll free number as above.. RM Williams has been a busy boy around Illinois! "Flash mob responds to possible scam!". WebTravel is back and so are Americas Favorite Market Shows for 2022. It was sent out 10/23/17. Then were introduced to Global Discovery Destinations. will also get a $100 Restaurant Dining Card. Departing from K.C.International Airport. It's very easy for sales people to make promises verbally, but the devil is in the detail and it's very difficult to prove what was said later on. We went to the presentation today. And they were talking about stars like it was some kind of behavior reward chart. WebEnjoy vacation deals, cultural performances, and events for the whole family. I didnt see any text which made that statement where the code was visible. The letter is signed by Margaret Burns, Customer Relations Manager. for 2 free roundtrip tickets with 2 nights stay at over !000 Marriott Hotel locations. It said an airline of our choice. Received the letter dated 7/30/15 from The National Assoc. I shredded them all and no longer let people have my phone number or address. WebCRAPPIE EXPO. O.K., the names have changed but not the scam. Received the letter dated 5/28/15 from The National Assoc. I see this scam going on since at least 2005. Why cant authorities track down the postage permit holder and arrest them? Signed by the lovely "Mia Hale, Vice President". (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({
Got mine yesterday from RM William. The other people at the seminar were all senior citizens. Yes, thank goodness for sites like this and for the ability to NOT get taken. Is there anyway to report this stuff to expedia or the government or something? Weekly & Monthly Discounts. BIG scam. The letter states that the company tried to contact the reader many times without success. Signed "Melissa Black/Customer Relations Manager". This is a SCAM..called Trivago, they know nothing about it. Checked this out under "Scams" and found this article as well a photo shot of a check that could have been mine except for the name change. The Shreveport Convention Center will host the third annual Crappie Expo October 1-3, 2021; and the Red River South Marina will host the Mr. Crappie $250,000.00 Invitational September 30-Oct. 2, 2021. ONE google search for Preston Clayton brought me to this website! And theres likely more than one door in, so find another entrance, or someone hold a back door open for extras to come in. This is done by putting you on a waiting list for any flight you try to book until you give up or run out of time. Afterall that is how they make their money. After participating in one of these in the past, I knew what to ask. I had fun wasting about 20 minutes of their time. Mine is from Irving, Texas. Like many others I buy my own tickets through the airlines usually cheaper than through these companies that are third party. The National Travel and Tourism Association Very suspicious. I did not call, because the letter looks like something I could make from my own computer. I just received such a letter with the exact wording. Received exact same letter from United Travel today. Got my letter today from RM Williams1901 Gateway Plaza #230, Irving, TX. When you have the tickets, you STILL need to pay a $50 per ticket activation fee and taxes on the airline tickets, hotel and rental car. but to no avail.
[email protected]. I just got a copy of this letter from N.T.T.A, note last . is missing, signed by James Alexander. I will say that it could have been a sweepstakes prize that Ive won, but I dont usually enter sweepstakes that include travel. Called to reserve and was now told that I have to be a couple or married to receive plane tickets doesnt say that anywhere on voucher. They now have a real return label on it for Mr., Ms, or Mrs. Williams. Here is, If your personal data has been breached, you are in the right place. ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-110702852', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');airline certificates to anywhere in the continental U.S., a $100food voucher, and two night stay at a hotel. We were told the meeting would not be high pressured. So glad I did NOT fall for this scam! I immediately disregarded it and came to check if many people were getting the same. Two round trip tickets up to $1450 value! The internet can be very useful. Yes, this is a scam. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. 2. They have been honest though, this is about their fourth letter to me. If you feel a travel website might be suspicious, feel free to verify it using our unique Scam Detector website validator below: Are you just about to make a purchase online? Just have to listen to a 90 minute presentation. Be careful if you receive a letter from American Airways saying you have qualified for an award of 2 roundtrip tickets for anywhere in the continental U.S. Got a call (which I disconnected after 30 sec) and a letter from AirFare Advisor(?) It was sent out 9/26/17. Many thanks for sharing, and saving me time to call thieves! If it pans out we lost nothing. I keep receiving the same letter over and over, and the traveler check voucher , this is an scam !!! high pressure sales crap they will come across with. Black Travel Expo | Atlanta June 2023 The BTE is the premier weekend conference and trade show for Black travel consumers to learn about new destinations within Beware!!!!! Yes, very strong presentation sells. Very effective not just for travel sites, but for all websites on the internet. Any one aware of the National Association of Travelers? With a Claim number to call with!!! If it sounds too good to be true, thats probably because it is. Got the same one today (return address out of Phoenix, AZ) on generic looking "US Airlines" letter head. we kept running into error messages. Are valid for travel anywhere in continental U.S. Is Travel Expo 2021 legitimate? We attended a meeting What have you learned to make travel easier? Then we were shown computers with big pretty pictures and everything. Dont these folks hear the horror stories ?? and How did you even know my phone number? I am sure this is too good to be true, 2 airline tickets to anywhere plus Marriott hotel. Thanks for posting! that looked very legitimate in letterhead paper, mentioning three airlines: Southwest, JetBlue and Spirit Airlines. Seriously, using (Southwest, Jet Blue and Frontier) names must be fraudulent? Yup me too. Dont give out any personal information. When receiving any correspondence promising something for nothing, beware. I just Googled it and a couple of scam detector websites described similar things about coupons and presentations:-, https://www.scam-detector.com/article/airline-free-tickets-and-vouchers/, https://reviewestores.com/2021/04/05/travel-expo/, Have you contacted local or State Consumer Advice or Consumer Protection authorities where you live to enquire. Might as well mess with them like they do with us. this promotion is not sponsored by Marriott, expedia, or outback steakhouse. 1200 G Street, Suite 800 (also EST). Williams, 844-836-9622 Trivago with no return address, promising two round trip airline tickets, 3/day 2 night hotel Marriott, Hyatt or Hilton hotels, plus 3 day car rental and $50 cash..psweve attempted contacting you several times.. WOW 2 round trip tickets for free. I just received one of these letters offering free 2 round trip tickets and Marriott hotel nights and the text is exactly as in the sample above. Flight coupons, free airline tickets, and discounts on flights represent something that doesnt come in your mail box. 1-844-874-2368. (this one is from A.T.T.A., The American Travel and Tourism Association.) HOW TO AIRWAYS BOOKING OFFER PROCESS Williams version here in Illinois. No address or email either. Says I have qualified for an award of 2 round trip airline tickets. Keep them on the line as long as possible. They also stated they have been trying to contact me. WebThe TTA Texas Travel Expo (formerly Texas Travel Fair) is an annual trade show providing expo participants the opportunity to showcase their destination or attraction to Texas The first-ever Black Travel Expo is set to be held this October 14-17, 2021 at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis in Atlanta, Georgia, an important event for people of color to It is definitely a scam. 2 round trip airline tickets anywhere in continental United States departing from any major international airport. Phone: 1-844-805-5696, Received this as well on January 13, 2014. Just read the Consumer Reports report on how seniors are being targeted. Back in 1980 it would not be this easy to avoid the high pressure sales pitch! We were told the meeting would not be high pressured. I emailed them and they said it was "up to five passengers, $5 each passenger." Retail valu up to $1398.00. Received a letter from N.T.T.A. 844-821-8184. This I promise. ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-112225112', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');airplane tickets would have been about $600 if I bought them. I will post here again for Make it up. Letter going in the shredder! They scammed us for a lot of money. Big big scam!!! ), signed by Michael Evans. I was able to warn two couples who left and saved themselves a couple of wasted hours. Ive gotten to the point where if they approached my door with the giant check saying Id won the PCH sweepstakes, Id have to verify it before I started jumping up and down for joy! THANK GOD before doing so we decide to look up these travel agencies through the BBB and saw the reviews plus many other reviews such as these. Those were our sentiments in the beginning but thought we would give it a try. i guarantee This will not happen again1 Thank you. 1-844-875-9692 Here you will not only be inspired, but also choose the best option for your unforgettable journey. Thanks for the postingI will not be calling. Departing from K.C.International Airport. Beware and take care! I know it is a scam. When I went there, I was instructed that the Registration Fee was $75 per person plus applicable taxes for whichever trip we selected. I made a reservation for June 27th. Trip Planning - How to Protect your Travel Plans, http://www.tripadvisor.com/help/how_to_edit_your_posts, Hotel Reservations Scam! Haha. Recycle Bin. I dont understand how these guys can keep operating more than a week. In this article, you will learn how the scam works, how to detect a fake travel website, and how to report it. One day theyll get caught. After purchasing the program & never receiving the RCI membership that was promised and paid for, I called RCI and they had never heard of Book Your Adventure. Their invitation when straight to the recycling bin. You saved me from wasting 2 hours of my life! If we all do this, the scammers will spin their wheels for nothing. Alas this one too is going in the trash. My mother just received this scam in the mail and thought it could be real. Received the same letter as Jean H. below, from the same company and with the same signature. I have just received the same letter today July 16, 2014 awarding me "2 round-tripe airline tickets", valued "up to $1,450!" I HATE the part where they "several attempts to contact you".really? Asked so many questions that the girl got annoyed at me and gave me to male supervisor, who told me I was condescending. I personally praise this site(Scam Detector) for the input it has provided to me. Please advise how, and to whom, I can report this scam to an appropriate legal authority. Not surprised to read about the experiences here. You can also officially report the scammers to the Federal Trade Commission using the link below: If you want to be the first to find out the most notorious scams every week, feel free to subscribe to the Scam Detector newsletter here. The letter states that this is their last attempt to reach me, that I have been selected to receive 2 round trip airline tickets call within 72 hours to receive additional benefits, etc. We were going to go listen to the 90 minute presentation tonight, 11/15/2019, but after reading about this here, I think we will skip it. Cmon guys Realy. Just annoyed and posted here to inform others. My sister was in shock, her money was stolen by the hoax agency. Yes, we are smarter than the average bear. 2 Round trip airline tickets $1450.00 call 844-824-4458 Melissa Blackcalled and received a forward guyjust real rude. Washington D.C. 20005, Airlines are Southwest Jet Blue Virgin America. Also got the letter from Odyssey Travel and Adventure. Senior Final Expense Life Insurance Program. In the travel industry- these certificates are called "breakage certs" and are sold to scam companies to lure the unsuspecting to presentations. Seriously, she didnt WANT us to stay for the presentation! The trails are currently covered in deep snow, so bring along your snowshoes or cross-country skis. Two (2) R/T tickets good for up to $1,450.00 US. Will cancel if I can get some real confirmation from someone that has attended. Plus 2 nights at Marriott, Hilton or Hyatt hotels (1000s of them!) RM WILLIAMS 1901 Gateway Plaza #230 Irvine TX Is a COMPLETE SCAM. You will most likely be pressured into making a purchase that is often more expensive than the price of two legitimate airline tickets. I received the same letter as most of the other people writing here. Williams offering two airline tickets, hotel and rental car. Just received the letter dated 6/11/2015 from The National Assoc. Were just expected to put up with them, like mosquitos. Received a scam letter from "US Airlines" dated September 10th, 2014 stating that I must respond no later than September 29th, 2014 informing me that I have qualified for an award of 2 round-trip airline tickersvalid for travel anywhere in the continental U.S. from any major international airportretail value of this award is up to $1,375.00certain restrictions apply.. "We have attempted contacting you several times without success. In reality, the fees would cost the same if they would purchase the packages themselves. I will always call the airlines first and talk to a agent directly. I advise the people who get these letters to do the same. Note that this check voucher must be redeemed by [insert date, two weeks from today]. Im glad I checked out without calling. N.W., Washington D.C. 20036. We attended a meeting Re: Is Travel Expo 2021 legitimate? I hope these scammers receive what they deserve, a free trip to the closest jail where they are welcome to stay for a very long time at no cost to them! It was a travel agency by the name of Book Your Adventure who was selling discounted travel by buying points through RCI. My husbandin an unusual fit of trustfulness by a generally suspicious curmudgeonset up an appointment. The landline phone number is (413) 625-6605 and the mobile phone number is (413) 834-2326. Thanks again for the reassurance. Thank you for this information. For callers we do not expect, especially if they are persistent, we have a caller ID feature by which we could check their phone numbers. Im sorry but how dense must you be to believe this is legit? WebI attended a Travel Expo 2021 at the Chattnoogan Hotel on September 24, 2021. Remember the saying, if it sounds too good to be true, then it usually is. 1255 Williams letter arrived today. To claim my prize I must take my wife and go view this presentation of 1 hour 30 minutes on all the wonderful places I can visit and the four star hotels I can stay in at special Wyndham Tours discounts. There is a toll free number (877 213 7672) that I should call in 48 hours. Gregory has two current phone numbers. and we would receive 1) two (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? I submitted a complaint on your link to the FTC. It i signed by a Linda Mays from a bogus United Travel and Adventure Affiliates company lol Beware!!! or COPUN CODE. Phone number # 1877-770-5578. How can I reach out to Gregory E Zagrubski by email? Obviously plants in the room. Has anyone attended one of these meetings? No return address or postage. Over 2 years they have gotten me for about 8,000.00 and still the person has not reached me by plane set up by Dream Airlines agency in Ghana, Africa. I work from home, and nobody has called me for this. In the garbage with it. i have received an approved applications for me to work abroad and the family who are sponsoring me advise me to liase directly with this agent. We attended a meeting Re: Is Travel Expo 2021 legitimate? Just got a letter from Travel Expo USA. I am willing to track him down and politely ask WTF dude ! Its fascinating how they word these letters. Too bad theres not a spam folder for my postal mailbox. Lying dirtbags. This time the signatory is Melissa Black and the telephone number is 844-876-2686. Woo Hooo. I received one from Travel and Cruise Expo 2020 ( 855-527-3781) in Feb 2020. this promotions is sponsored by Airfare Advisor S.O.T. It mentions Ive got 10-days from postmark to reach them at 844=216=1473. These people thought we were going to give them $4,000 plus yearly fees and pay for the actual room for the week too. Talk a walk you jerks! Stasia B Chalbeck, Jeffrey A Chalbeck, Jeffrey Chalbeck, Stasia Chalbeck were identified as possible owners of the phone number (802) 985-2588. Is this a legitimate company? guess FARtoo many people havent learned this lesson..YET. Received exact same letter with same airlines listed but from the American Travel and Tourism Association (A.T.T.A. It was not for any specific airline and was issued out of Scottsdale, Az. But here are the good news. Phone is 1-844-836-9623signed R M Williams. free trip to Vegas! My question is Why have you selected me? Here is, Artificial intelligence (AI) is already used for scamming unsuspected victims - impersonating voices and writing. This travel check must be certified to be valid. How To Remove Your Personal Information From The Internet, How To Tell If Someone Is Scamming You Online. Ill stick to cooking for ourselves tonight. I knew it was fishy, so thank you for your website. Phone # 1-866-335-3558). One of the biggest scams around when it comes to flight coupons, free plane tickets and discounts on flights is the Free Airline Tickets scam. BEWARE! Nice touch. Beware CCI*Hotel Res / getaroom.com Beware. Preston Clayton was the name signed on the letter. If we do not hear from you soon, we may need to issue the ticket vouchers to the alternate. It is signed by Margaret Burns, Customer Relations Manager, and the phone number listed for me to call no later July 23rd is 1-844-883-4536. Phone #1-888-1928720. This will be your last chance to respond. I have never done business with hotwire.com. I hope it helps someone else! Signed "Melissa Black/Customer Relations Manager". On a lark, no real intention of purchasing or utilizing any of their product, I attended a presentation that was similar. My husband just received the letter awarding (2) round-trip airline ticketsvalue $1,288.00 and stay at a Marriott. It doesnt actually say you won anything, it says you "qualified for an award". Same DC address. You will get less crap mail and if they publish your information without your consent you can go after that company by law. These questions were in a group setting with all in attendance. Same old scam. We attended a meeting Members who are knowledgeable about this destination and volunteer their time to answer travelers' questions. Two (2) R/T tickets good for up to $1,450.00 US. Glad i did, Just got a letter from R M Williams, Irving TX 75038, promising me 2 round trip airline tickets, plus 2 nights accommodation provided by a swanky hotel, and 3 day free car rental, and a free Travel Cash Gift Card. Received the same letter E. Phillips indicates. Went to the Nassau Boat Show a few weeks ago and filled out a chance for some prize or other. If you don't recognise the number I wouldn't answer. Annoying! At the end of the seminar, we talked to one of their representatives who told us we had won either the Caribbean Cruise or the 3 day/2 night trip w/air & hotel. and they are using what they learned in Chechnya against airline clients. Tossed it. Another good indication of a scam is the return address. Director of Admin. I rexeived a letter last week from Expedia TAAP saying that Ive been randomly selected to receive 2 round trip and a 3 day night weeday it weekend getaway at Marriott Resort Hotel of my choice.with a bonus of $50 outback steakhouse gift card if I call within 48 hours. Complete sales scam. In addition, we would receive a prepaid Target credit card valued at between $5 to $100. WebAt the Black Travel Expo, you will learn how to make that happen. 1877 963 1992. my husband has been dead for 2 years and he just received a letter from R M Williams about the flights and motel plus $50 Travel gift cards. I was curious if the money I came out of pocket was worth the 1.5 hours for the presentation, and according to my calculations, the hotel itself was going to be over $200 by itself when you include the taxes and fees. of Travel centers, offfering me 2 free roundtrip tickets, 2 nights at any Marriott hotel with a retail value of $1,288.00. Youll receive periodical emails and we promise not to spam. Sadly, its a country where lying is just business as usual. Got a US Airlines by Angela Berry dated October 7, 2014. Thanks to the prior posters for explaining the dodgy nature of these "prizes". Thanks for the heads up. How does the scam work? I asked for their phone number and was told he could not give out their phone number. (United Travel Ventures, 1050 Connecticut Ave. Nothing in life is free!! Michael scott duncan. Toll free # 1-844-874-2369. Be careful all. The bottom line for me has always been that it's pretty rare to get something for nothing and I'd expect things like vouchers for future travel to come with some nasty surprises like admin fees, activation fees, taxes, and/or it just being very difficult to use them. So sketchy. Beware CCI*Hotel Res / getaroom.com Beware. We followed the signs to Premier Travel. Give these people a call. Then after giving them totally fake ID, credit card numbers, and fake phone number and address, hang up just after saying you want to go. Must contact them before June 6th and this is the last attempt to contact me. If you get one, throw it away. BONUS call in 48 hours to get a $50 dining certificate redeemable at 45,000+ locations!! Questions revealed a required 90minute presentation , both people of the couple needed to attend, it was "not a time share sales talk" (yea-right). I have no desire to be strong armed into joining some supposed travel club. Just got ours in the mail,it looked like a W-2. I think I will call and waste their time (from a business phone of course). Got the same fake National Association of Travel Centers offer too. On the other hand, questionabletravel agencies use this gimmick to get peopleto sign up for travel clubs, which offer exclusive deals and packages in the future.
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