Travel Vacation Scam Reports & Reviews

Travel Vacation Scam Reports & Reviews (3)

• Mar 06, 2025

Type of a scam Travel/Vacations

2025 Escape & Sve Travel Event is a scam

I got an invitation in the mail to attend a Travel and Adventure showcase in Waikiki near where I live. I called and scheduled the reservation. They paid for valet parking and I signed in and was led to a back conference room where there were at least 20 other participants there. I was offered a voucher whether I signed up or not and a $100 dining voucher. The spiel was about 90 min long where the presenter spoke about his many travels in the world and even stated how one of his children had passed away and that his family travels in her honor. Basically you can purchase different tiers VIP down to standard. VIP being $13,000 down, $199 every year for lifetime. You can also gift their services to 5 different families. He said travel costs will rise in the future but this company will cut out the middle man like Orbitz, Travelocity, and so on and because of this they can offer hotels, cruises, rail tickets so on and so forth for 50% off the rate given on these websites. You are paying for a concierge/travel agency to book your travel through this company instead of you doing it yourself and in exchange you are saving 50% off your travel expenses. I have the time to research and book my own travel and it was not suited to my lifestyle so I declined. They seem to target older people 40 Plus who travel. I witnessed a sweet elderly couple agree to it and fee so bad now that I've done my research after the fact. They gave them $13,000! I walked out with a travel voucher with 6 different options to choose from ranging from 3.4.5 day Carnival cruises to 2 RT Airline tickets, to a 7 night condo stay anywhere in the world so on and so forth and well as a $100 dining advantage credit discount card. I did research on that too and apparently 75% of the businesses do not honor it and say they never gave the company permission to use them. It's most BOGO offered or free bread sticks when you order from Pizza Hut stuff anyway. I also read that they sell your information. When I went to redeem the offer for the 7 night stay I had to agree to:

8 Day/7 Night Multi-Destination Vacation – Valid for at least two adults, 7 nights of resort accommodations in a studio, one bedroom or two bedroom unit (based on availability) at one of over 1,000 resort properties around the world including: USA, Canada, Mexico, Caribbean, Europe/Atlantic Islands, Australia, Central and South America. $100.00 refundable deposit paid on activation and booking and cleaning fees of $56.86 per night ($398.02 for 7 nights) paid on confirmation. The booking agency also charges a 9% service fee at time of booking. Note that many resorts in Mexico and the Caribbean have mandatory all-inclusive plans payable at the resort on check-in and these fees are not included in the offer. In the rare event other fees apply, such as resort fees and taxes, they will be disclosed to you prior to finalizing a booking. No blackout dates, but the offer is based on availability at time of request and travel must be completed within 18 months of issue date. Transportation is not included in this offer.

So it appears there are multiple fees including DAILY cleaning fees of $56.86 Plus you have to pay a refundable $100 fee and non refundable 9% service fee. Such a headache! SUCH A SCAM!

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- Tampa, FL, USA

Scammer's phone (866) 903-5422
Country United States
Type of a scam Travel/Vacation/Timeshare

Flyer in mail - 2025 Escape & Save Travel Event. "Join us for a fun-filled tourism and travel showcase. In exchange for your attendance, you will receive two complimentary round-trip airline vouchers...Plus...two nights at one of more than 1000 Marriott, Hilton and Hyatt locations, with option to extend. Retail value up to $1180. Bonus: The first 50 callers will receive a $100 dining savings card good at restaurants like....Please call now: 1-866-903-5422. Claim number: CPTTV0106FL. From Susan Johnson. Has logo of Holiday Inn plus photo of plane landing in sunset. Has info about offer being fulfilled by third party...Unknown who sponsors this.

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- Palm Harbor, FL, USA

Scammer's phone (866) 974-4082
Country United States
Type of a scam Travel/Vacation/Timeshare

Mail Stated:

Escape & Save Virtual Event

Southwest United Frontier

Congratulations [Name],

Because you have a Known Traveler status, we are thrilled to invite you both to attend the Escape & Save Virtual Event via Zoom from the convenience of your home. This invitation-only event features exciting travel and vacation insights and exclusive savings. As a token of our appreciation, you'll receive complimentary round-trip airfare for two, along with a 3-day, 2-night getaway at Hilton, Marriott or Hyatt that is valid at locations throughout the continental United States, The retail value is up to $1590.00.

Voucher quantities are limited and this offer expires in three days, so call today and mention the claim number below.

Bonus: The first 50 callers will also receive a $100 dining savings card good at restaurants like TFI Fridays, Chili's, Applebee's, and many more,

Please call us now at 1-866-974-4082 | Your claim number is TTV1216FLV

Monday - Saturday: 8am to 9 pm EST Sunday: 1pm to 7pm EST

Regards,

Susan Johnson

Escape & Save Virtual Event

1-866-974-4082

All trademarks are property of the respective owners. All components of this offer are fullfilled by a third party. Certain restrictions, taxes and fees apply, Please call for details. Not applicable to Alaska and Hawaii. All major carriers accepted. Not a Time Share or Real Estate Offer."123667-1485-

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