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24-07-2017, 05:18 AM
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Holiday scheme or scam?

Has anyone signed up for a holiday scheme which may have been a scam, i.e. a holiday which was seemingly a genuine offer but may have turned out to be a disaster?
In hindsight, was it a well thought out operation put together by a team of 'hustlers' - a very pleasant rep, a very shrewd accountant and a desirable hotel facade which you do not, in fact, receive?

I may be a victim of this. I'll explain more about it later.
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24-07-2017, 05:31 AM
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Re: Holiday scheme or scam?

The way to defeat the scam business is always always always pay by credit card. That way you will always have redress, so avoid any offer that demands payment by any other method. Job done.
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24-07-2017, 05:51 AM
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Re: Holiday scheme or scam?

Mastercard (or debit card) wouldn't work the same then, Barry?
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24-07-2017, 05:57 AM
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Re: Holiday scheme or scam?

Originally Posted by Floydy ->
Mastercard (or debit card) wouldn't work the same then, Barry?
Debit card has no protection, it has to be a credit card such as Mastercard, Amex etc.
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24-07-2017, 06:41 AM
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Re: Holiday scheme or scam?

Originally Posted by Barry ->
Debit card has no protection, it has to be a credit card such as Mastercard, Amex etc.
Hmmm oh dear.
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24-07-2017, 07:20 AM
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Hmmm oh dear.
That doesn't sound good Floyd....
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24-07-2017, 07:52 AM
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Re: Holiday scheme or scam?

Floydy, where did you find this holiday and how did you book it? Have you paid a deposit or the whole amount?

I have seen many progs on TV about these scams and you need to get the right advice to have any chance of getting any money back.

This site may give some guidance!

http://www.actionfraud.police.uk/acc...on-fraud-aug11
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24-07-2017, 08:52 AM
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Re: Holiday scheme or scam?

Scams have become so sophisticated these days, it's easy to fall for them. Hope your holiday turns out to be ok though Floydy.

We always book with one of the well known travel companies but nothing to say things can't go wrong with them too.
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24-07-2017, 08:54 AM
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Re: Holiday scheme or scam?

If booking a villa, do a Google search of the property, make sure it truly is the one booked, and not an image taken off the internet.
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24-07-2017, 09:02 AM
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Re: Holiday scheme or scam?

Originally Posted by Floydy ->
Has anyone signed up for a holiday scheme which may have been a scam, i.e. a holiday which was seemingly a genuine offer but may have turned out to be a disaster?
In hindsight, was it a well thought out operation put together by a team of 'hustlers' - a very pleasant rep, a very shrewd accountant and a desirable hotel facade which you do not, in fact, receive?

I may be a victim of this. I'll explain more about it later.
Weren't going to Sandals were you?

http://www.express.co.uk/travel/arti...ntigua-closure
 
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