The retail value is $1288.00 Whoopee, if I call within the next 48 hours they will include a $100 Restaurant Dining Card! This will also give you time to make up false information. Log in or sign up for Facebook to connect with friends, family and people you know. 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. I knew this was a scam but it is very nice to read what others have to say about how the scam works. I had fun wasting about 20 minutes of their time. There is a toll free number (877 213 7672) that I should call in 48 hours. Booking.com: anyone managed to upgrade their Genius level? There is American Airlines and US Airways, but no American Airways. Is Travel Expo 2021 legitimate? PSattempted to contact you several times, this last offer. That company sold my name to so many scammers that my mail box is full of these crappy letters. Got mine yesterday from RM William. Got mine today from US Airlines. Youll receive periodical emails and we promise not to spam. We received a mailing that included a scratch match to determine if we qualified to receive one of five gifts for attending a seminar. No signature, no other info what the whole thing is about. Received A letter informing me that I have been selected to receive 2 round trip tickets on American, Delta, Southwest, United or other major airline, plus 2 nights hotel accommodations provided by a Marriott, Intercontinental, Hilton or Hyatt group hotel power by Hotelbeds. We called Travel Expo. Alas this one too is going in the trash. I just received such a letter with the exact wording. but that company just blew the manager off as well. Woo Hooo. of Travel centers offer me 2 free roundtrip tickets and 2 nights at any Marriot Hotel with a value of $1325.00. 844-821-8184. Plus 2 nights at Marriott, Hilton or Hyatt hotels (1000s of them!) Tell everyone to be aware. I attended a Travel Expo 2021 at the Chattnoogan Hotel on September 24, 2021. After an hour and a half presentation we spent another 45 minutes wit Need to know because the presentation is about 1 1/2 hours from our residence. Here are email addresses for the two a-holes running this scam and wasting YOUR TIME. I also received the free airlines ticket scam. (People whooping it up) These were trips that we won. Phone # 1-844-836-9626. They would offer these things as they would want something from you, either credit card details or your personal details like email or phone number or trying to sell travel club or timesharesthen other offers would come by phone so you could be bombarded with spam phone calls. This time the signatory is Melissa Black and the telephone number is 844-876-2686. From an "R.M. will also get a $100 Restaurant Dining Card. Thank God, for the internet, the ability to go Google what is sent to you. It came from a company called GDC Preview Center out of Garner, NC. Same as everyone else here I won 2 round trip tickets and I have not claimed them. Its the letter with the Globe in the bottom left hand corner and from Michael Evans at 1200 G Street, Washington, D.C. 20005. Who are these clowns? The National Travel and Tourism Association I went back to the seminar the following day to give them a chance to explain. a follow up. Keep up the Excellent task you have taken on, helping million of people like me. and you had to attend a seminar held at a local hotel conference room in order to receive the awards. We attended a meeting What have you learned to make travel easier? I have no desire to be strong armed into joining some supposed travel club. 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. Letter signed, James Alexander Mine is from Irving, Texas. Just annoyed and posted here to inform others. from The National Association of Travel Centers. My husband received in the mail similar award certificate noting "we have attempted contacting you on several occasions. WebThe World Travel Expo is your ticket to amazing travel deals, expert advice and free information sessions. If you really want to give them fits, call them and take 45 minutes to ask questions about the offer while sounding like you have the IQ of an ice cube. Signed by Amy Meyers, Customer Relations Manager. In addition will receive 2 nights @ Marriott Hotel. Just want to thank you for websites like these. The growing number of AnyDesk scams has emerged dramatically over recent years. Get a new Act. Thanks for the info. Thanks for posting! Like many others I buy my own tickets through the airlines usually cheaper than through these companies that are third party. and Expedia TAAP for two round-trip airline tickets, and a three day, two night weekday or weekend getaway at a Marriott Resort Hotel of my choice. One day theyll get caught. Im glad I checked out without calling. The envelope is marked with presort permit #1297, Sacramento, CA. I have never done business with hotwire.com. Williams version here in Illinois. I received a letter 9/3/15 from NATC with reference of using Southwest, Jet Blue and Spirit Airlinesfor free airline tickets and nights at the Marriott. Lying dirtbags. 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. WebPeople named Gregory Shelburne. They are the only ones that can help anyway! They now have a real return label on it for Mr., Ms, or Mrs. Williams. Received the latest of about 3 letters today. What kind of country is this that such lying and thievery goes unpunished and victims have no recourse? I attended a Travel Expo 2021 at the Chattnoogan Hotel on September 24, 2021. We wasted three hours of our vacation and the "free" stuff they were giving you was so hard to use it was useless. Free fights free room at Hilton and 50% off rental car. Cmon guys Realy. Do not waste your time. BONUS call in 48 hours to get a $50 dining certificate redeemable at 45,000+ locations!! I knew it had to be a scam. Notify me about the newest scams every week. Same toll free number as above.. RM Williams has been a busy boy around Illinois! Now called Travel Showcase 2022, same promises, same racket. Comprising 145 acres, the park is open to many types of recreation. We received our letter today. BIG scam. Are valid for travel anywhere in continental U.S. Might as well mess with them like they do with us. We went to the presentation today. I have the travel cert in my hand you are responsible for all taxes and surcharges(normal) and since I have yet to try for reservations, I dont know how easy it is. They actually go based off of the number of people who report, so please report if this happens to you. Michael scott duncan. Ill stick to cooking for ourselves tonight. I think I will call and waste their time (from a business phone of course). $1450 tickets.Melissa Black, Customer Relations Manager.1-844-874-2364..the SCAM continures. In addition, we would receive a prepaid Target credit card valued at between $5 to $100. It says regard,s, with scribbles as the signature but the signature is one printed on from a computer. I made a reservation for June 27th. 2. Washington D.C. 20005, Airlines are Southwest Jet Blue Virgin America. Melissa Blackcustomer relations manager. When I open both sides of the sheet of paper it read in big bold letters across the top: Southwest, Jet Blue, & Spirit Airlines below that was my correct name & address and dated 8/27/15. Washington D.C. 20005. Thank you for the information got letter Nov.24 same jerk same add old saying to good to be true. It costs $2,050 per month to rent two bedrooms in the zip code 05482, according to HUD's Office # 844-225-8984, M-F between hrs. A simple google search on the phone number brought me instantly to this site! I shredded them all and no longer let people have my phone number or address. I have reported it online to the FTC. So glad I did NOT fall for this scam! Required fields are marked *. i guarantee This will not happen again1. Clearly a scam upon first sight. Signed Joanne Foster Thanks for sharing your article. this promotion is not sponsored by Marriott, expedia, or outback steakhouse. Thank you, if it sounds too good to be trueIT IS!!!! Wow, after reading some of the posts here it seems they are updating all the time. 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. The number listed is 1-866-973-9607. high pressure sales crap they will come across with. Another good indication of a scam is the return address. I add my thanks for your service! There was approximately 150 plus. Fumble around for any information they ask for. We were told that we would not have to buy anything. We were told the meeting would not be high pressured. We did a bit of shopping and headed home for lunch. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Did anybody say free airline tickets? 2 Round trip airline tickets $1450.00 call 844-824-4458 Melissa Blackcalled and received a forward guyjust real rude. more. Call within 72 hours and I also get a 3-day car rental and $50 gift card from Orbits, Vayama, CheapOAir or Visa. Signed by a Preston Clayton, claiming to be from the National Association Travel Centers. free trip to Vegas! We called Travel Expo. I didnt bite. will also get a $100 Restaurant Dining Card. Oh, forgot to mention. O.K., the names have changed but not the scam. You have to call the voucher company. I will always call the airlines first and talk to a agent directly. I dont understand how these guys can keep operating more than a week. It had the same offer stated by other people here. With a Claim number to call with!!! I realized their phones are probably only active during active showings (?) Got the same one today (return address out of Phoenix, AZ) on generic looking "US Airlines" letter head. I knew it was fishy, so thank you for your website. Since I never heard from them ever I know it is a scam. These things sound good but there is always a catch. I have a way of checking on these types. God Bless, Your email address will not be published. There is no such thing as a free lunch and my time is too valuable. WOW 2 round trip tickets for free. They deserve jail, Received this in the mail today saying "that you have qualified for an award of (2) round trip airline ticketsanywhere in the continental USA". Michelle Bailey sent mineI have until August 8. We tell our family & friends that if they call us leave a name & number in our answering machine. 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. Very effective not just for travel sites, but for all websites on the internet. I will post here again for Questions revealed a required 90minute presentation , both people of the couple needed to attend, it was "not a time share sales talk" (yea-right). Live cultural entertainment. I received the same letter today and trashed it after I read the reviews. Sign Up. and Expedia TAAP for two round-trip airline tickets, and a three day, two night weekday or weekend getaway at a Marriott Resort Hotel of my choice. They want to sell you a travel membership, but apparently, we travel too much and the saleswoman couldnt hand us our certificate fast enough and get us out the door! Very suspicious. Yes, this is a scam. Says I have qualified for an award of 2 round trip airline tickets. This is a limited time offer and may be withdrawn at any time. we kept running into error messages. Ruben James. ), signed by Michael Evans. Yes, we are smarter than the average bear. Webin lincoln university baseball 2022General travel expo 2021 gregory shelburnelinda knievel todaylinda knievel today I was told the name of the company holding the seminar was Professional Travel. Went to the Nassau Boat Show a few weeks ago and filled out a chance for some prize or other. please could you advise me if there is any travel agent by this website ..supersonictravel.net@live.co.uk. Same scam!! If it sounds too good to be true, thats probably because it is. American Travel and Tourism Association? I dont know if any of them signed up for their package. I am no longer in the phone book. Interesting experience. They had attempted to reach me but were unsuccessful and If I dont respond will be awarded to alternate. I cant wait to hear what I read the comment from Michael Fletcher on Oct. 27, 2014, and I have just reported this to the USPS. The place we went to the seminar at was the Embassy Suites in Desert Palms, CA. It was sent out 9/26/17. Williams" at 1901 Gateway Plaza #230, Irving, TX 75038. After an hour and a half presentation we spent another 45 minutes with a salesman who was trying to sell us on the company's vacation package. The meeting turned out to be high-pressure, but we stayed for the whole 60 minutes, albeit, it was a long 60 minutes. After purchasing the program & never I received the Jet Blue associated free ticket letter as well. I checked them out and it is a big scam. Called the # and was told that we needed to attend a 90 minute informational meeting. Received what looks like a check from CHEAP TICKETS for $1,000 valid for (2) roundtrip airline tickets. Trip Planning - How to Protect your Travel Plans, Hotel Reservations Scam! WTF is that all about?! Thanks to the prior posters for explaining the dodgy nature of these "prizes". Kathy F, did you go to the presentation? 1-800-776-9720, received the letter dated 5/20/15 from The National Assoc. Isnt it a crime to send this sort of stuff through the US mail? 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. of Travel centers, offfering me 2 free roundtrip tickets, 2 nights at any Marriott hotel with a retail value of $1,288.00. Got the A.T.T.A. Complete sales scam. Senior. In reality, the fees would cost the same if they would purchase the packages themselves. Apologies that you had a bad experience, but we werent pressured at all, but I was very clear with our salesperson what the definition of insanity is, and he could ask as many times and as many different ways but the answer would be the same. 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. I received a letter from A.T.T.A (The American Travel and Tourism Association) promising $1,200 a Travel award. From an outfit called Cheap Tickets. My sister was in shock, her money was stolen by the hoax agency. of Travelers and that the "Respondent Company" has been tasked to award the Claimant (me!) Also check the internet to see that your name and address is not listed there too. 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. if I call within 48 hours I will receive 50% off on a car rentalcant get my fingers to punch in their number any quicker! The letter even says I can call on Saturday (so convenient) between 9:00 am and 6:00 pm PST. We attended a meeting Re: Is Travel Expo 2021 legitimate? Big big scam!!! Travel related exhibitors are encouraged to sign up and sponsorship Just got a letter from Travel Expo USA. Watch the video below to see the Free Airline Tickets Scam exposed: In a down economy with rising gas prices, many cant afford to take even vacations that involve air travel, let alone look for timeshares for sale ortravel club memberships. We were told the meeting would not be high pressured. If we do not hear from you soon, we may need to issue the ticket vouchers to the alternate. (lol). Vacation Getaways and Cruises are available for a limited time. In the travel industry- these certificates are called "breakage certs" and are sold to scam companies to lure the unsuspecting to presentations. Mine came from UTA, value up to $1375. so sounded legit but then there was travel restrictions apply. It seemed to good to be trueMet Globallast attempt to reach youbonus if you call within 72 hours. When she was at the airport terminal, she was halted by the airline steward, and informed her the ticket she purchase was paid by a stolen credit card, and the real owner was alarmed and hold the ticket. IF IT SOUNDS TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE, IT IS!! Informative Travel Seminars. Must have read some of the comments here. I too was taken in by this guy and Its a sad story indeed as I have been dirt poor my entire life and have lived in the same town only traveling a distance of 40 or 50 miles in each direction. People slap in yourself the face if u ever call this. (this one is from A.T.T.A., The American Travel and Tourism Association.) Thank you for your service. I agree with Olga as I received exactly the same letter No thanks "Preston Clayton". I received a letter from the N.A.T.C. Please call me today at 1-877-741-7894 Signed: Andrea Hale, Customer Relations Manager. more. Reply to: Is Travel Expo 2021 legitimate? See if the website is legit with our validator: Make your family and friends aware of this scam by sharing it on social media using the buttons provided. Was picking up my neighbors mail and they got one just like it. I didnt see any text which made that statement where the code was visible. 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. Seriously, she didnt WANT us to stay for the presentation! Received a letter from N.T.T.A. So sketchy. charles.huggins@travelcenterassociation.org. Magical Kenya travel expo 2021 officially opens for trade By CORRESPONDENT Published October 5, 2021 Nairobi, Kenya, October 5 The ongoing vaccination in the country will enhance the level of confidence in safe travels among visitors into the country. Knew it was a scam. A must-have. Not surprised to read about the experiences here. S.Gilbert. or COPUN CODE. This is a scam, and we know it came from searching the web for a recent trip. I just had one of my Facebook friend on messenger who passed on this particular address: Facebook lotterywin02@yahoo.com.This friend enclosed this name Harry Williams Grant..I was told that my name was listed as a winner to recieve 100,000 US Dollars.. Want to know if this is a scam or a valid email add. This letter is a fake. Free things are always welcome, but are they worth, Online dating scams are incredibly lucrative, leading to severe financial effects on victims. The internet can be very useful. Phone number doesnt even show in Google yet. No return address, No website, Phone #1-855-670-3775 and a contact person, Marie Carr I assume is also fake,Compair FAKE,national assoc.of travelers FAKE,and 2 others I couldnt make out, My husband and I have received several letters from the National Association of Travelers, phone #855-760-7669, signed by Marie Carr, Customer Relations Manager. WebI attended a Travel Expo 2021 at the Chattnoogan Hotel on September 24, 2021. 1-844-875-9692 "Flash mob responds to possible scam!". 2 round trip airline tickets anywhere in continental United States departing from any major international airport. If we all do this, the scammers will spin their wheels for nothing. We may go to the appointment for entertainment purposes. We attended the seminar. We attended a meeting What have you learned to make travel easier? Wed been seeing trivago ads on TV and thought this could be their promo. There was no address on the letterhead. Thanks for the postingI will not be calling. It mentions Ive got 10-days from postmark to reach them at 844=216=1473. 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. Senior Final Expense Life Insurance Program. I received one from Travel and Cruise Expo 2020 ( 855-527-3781) in Feb 2020. What a DISGUSTING $@!# to try and trick people. How does she know I work hard and need a vaca? I received this letter today. Do not call the number! Visitors come to us from different parts of the globe. I am sure this is too good to be true, 2 airline tickets to anywhere plus Marriott hotel. Seriously? 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. I asked for an address and was told their office is in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. You saved me from wasting 2 hours of my life! Asked so many questions that the girl got annoyed at me and gave me to male supervisor, who told me I was condescending. Booking.com: anyone managed to upgrade their Genius level? We participated in one of these a couple of years ago and sent $94.00 per person to cover some sort of fee. 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. Thanks so much for posting this!!! it would be great to see a company like Hawaiian airlines take a stand against airline froud. How To Remove Your Personal Information From The Internet, How To Tell If Someone Is Scamming You Online. Clearly a scam and searched to see if others had the same. Reply to: Is Travel Expo 2021 legitimate? Just received the letter dated 6/11/2015 from The National Assoc. This Travel Check Voucher can be redeemed for a certificate for 2 round trip airline tickets to anywhere in the continental US from any major international US airport. and we would receive 1) two (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? This is their last attempt to reach me and as far as I can tell, their first. The National Travel and Tourism Association WebAt the Black Travel Expo, you will learn how to make that happen. We received our certificates for the free gifts but could never collect them. Beware CCI*Hotel Res / getaroom.com Beware. My mother just received this scam in the mail and thought it could be real. Will also receive 2 nights at one of over 1,000 Marriott Hotel locations.. Valule $1288. Especially if they dont have someone at the door checking to see if each person really did call to make a reservation. This is not a timeshare or land sales offer.. Or they are relatives of the people who want to remove the virus on my Microsoft computer that I dont own. On Philippine Airlines, if you volunteer to get bumped to a later flight in return for a round trip airfare voucher, they will make it virtually impossible for you to redeem the voucher before it expires. Nothing is for free in this world! You dont call travel expo to correct that situation. I did not call, because the letter looks like something I could make from my own computer. Althoughwe did have the same problem you are having with the certificates. It goes on in a rather threatening voice that if my "response to the claim is not received by February 27y, 2014, YOU WILL BE CONSIDERED IN DEFAULT (emphasis mine). I am calling in tomorrow to schedule the viewing of the presentation which is on 45 St In NYC. 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. Stay away from Odenza, its the biggest travel incentive company you can deal with. My partner got the exact same message S Gilbert above received. No return address or postage. Received exact same letter with same airlines listed but from the American Travel and Tourism Association (A.T.T.A. SKETCHY AS FUCK it says on the back in small print "This is a fun way to promote our services so attendance at a ninety minute presentation given by VIP Travel 300 Lock Road, Deerfield Beach, FL 33442 is REQUIRED to receive the promotional offer." Beware. If you really want to fly, fold the letter into a paper airplane and fly it into the trash. 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. Facebook. got one as well today.it its too good to be truit is too good to be true. This is our final attempt. My husband and I attended this seminar last night. Definitely understand you dont get something for nothing but we dont want to get caught up in a scam. I ended up redeeming the vouchers, and was able to take a trip to see some family in November. Departing from K.C.International Airport. I submitted a complaint on your link to the FTC. Theyre baaaaack! What next coming to my house?! They are not legit and are fraudulent, you will usually spot this in the invoice they send you before you pay the first part of the ticket. There is no such company and the associations listed at the bottom are all fake as well. We pick up right away if we are at home & recognize who is calling. Thanks for having the information on the WEB site. Exactly the same letter and come-on but in the name of "Odyssey Travel and Adventure" 1050 Connecticut Ave. NW, WDC 20036. 1425 K Street NW, Suite 350 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. Weekly & Monthly Discounts. WebBook your next destination at the 30th PTAA TravelTour Expo! Certain restrictions apply, taxes & registration fees are responsibility of recipient. There are 3 different G Streets, SE, SE, and NW. What ticks me off the most is that the Federal Trade Commission never seems to go after these scams. Custom relations manager It is similar to the Airline Ticket Creditscheme and the Airline Employee Tickets scam, but with a twist. They put one of their representatives on the phone. I got a similar invitation in the mail yesterday from a different company with the same address as Premier Gateways and Adventures and the Odeyssey Adventure addresses. david.nopanen@travelcenterassociation.org, Charles Huggins Into the garbage it goes! I got one from Cheap Tickets on June 15th and it said make reservations through Expedia, Travelocity, etc.
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