travel scams to avoid

Joro97 · 03-08-2010, 09:17 PM

scam artists
Counterfeit merchandise
money scams
hotel that doesn’t live up to what’s advertised
Hotel parking valets

marckuslouie · 03-09-2010, 06:13 AM

To help avoid being a victim of a travel scam, the American Society of Travel Agents provides the following suggestions when evaluating travel offers:

Be extremely skeptical about postcard and phone solicitations which say you've been selected to receive a fabulous vacation;

You should receive complete details in writing about any trip prior to payment. These details should include the total price; cancellation and change penalties, if any; and specific information about all components of the package;

If you insist on calling a 900 number in response to a travel solicitation, understand the charges and know the risks;

Walk away from high pressure sales presentations which don't allow you time to evaluate the offer, or which require that you disclose your income;

Be suspicious of companies which require that you wait at least 60 days to take your trip.

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03-09-2010, 06:13 AM	#2
marckuslouie Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 2	To help avoid being a victim of a travel scam, the American Society of Travel Agents provides the following suggestions when evaluating travel offers: Be extremely skeptical about postcard and phone solicitations which say you've been selected to receive a fabulous vacation; You should receive complete details in writing about any trip prior to payment. These details should include the total price; cancellation and change penalties, if any; and specific information about all components of the package; If you insist on calling a 900 number in response to a travel solicitation, understand the charges and know the risks; Walk away from high pressure sales presentations which don't allow you time to evaluate the offer, or which require that you disclose your income; Be suspicious of companies which require that you wait at least 60 days to take your trip.