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mhedgpeth Jan 9th, 2006 07:21 AM

$600 OFF AIRFARE!!
 
Is this legit?
I received an email advertising "$600 OFF AIRFARE". I proceded to "websitebooking.com" where I was asked to register and send a check for $34.95.

4khansen Jan 9th, 2006 07:29 AM

First, no this is probably not legit... or if it is legit, you need to realize what $600 in cash discounts really means. They don't say it is a discount for $600 they say it is multiple discounts worth $600.

It could very well be discounts that are free for the taking through other means that they have simply compiled. My guess is, that many of the discounts are small $20 etc. but in combination worth $600.

Problem is (my guess), if you used all $600 worth of discounts you might be spending thousands and thousands of dollars. So the percentage saved would be VERY small.

BeachBoi Jan 9th, 2006 07:31 AM

caveat emptor....$600 OFF AIRFARE might be a true statement.....First Class as opposed to Economy....

El_Swainer Jan 9th, 2006 07:36 AM

There is one born every minute.

whiskyagogo Jan 9th, 2006 07:49 AM

Especially in the travel industry.

'If it sounds too good to be true......'

Intrepid1 Jan 9th, 2006 08:05 AM

The sending money part should have alerted you to a scam...you'd be better off joining Costco and using their discount travel service!


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