Corporate Sellout Deals LEGIT???
 

I recently received a fax at my company advertising corporate sellout vacations for over 1400 destinations in the world for $349. I called to inquire and the whole thing sounded like a scam to me. I was told that the $349 deals were sold out, but the rep who answered my call checked with his manager, who ‘did me a favor’ since I was such a valuable customer and not only was able to locate some additional $349 deals, but also threw in 2 free vacations along with a free Carnival cruise. This certainly sounded too good to be true. <BR>I’m curious to know if anyone has ever experienced a similar situation, or knows about the legitimacy of the companies offering such ‘deals’. One of my co-workers booked one of these vacations and I am convinced that she has been scammed. <BR>

Our company also receives these FAXes which look like they actually come from our home office. We travel quite a bit, so have some experience with places and values and deals. Several years ago, we bought one of the deals for a very cheap price (airfare to Puerto Vallarta and 4 nights hotel for $199). (I can't say that it was the same company that is now advertising.) It was pretty much a scam. Suddenly the beautiful condominium accomodations turned into an ugly hotel room. We had to threaten them to even get a plane ticket issued. In fact, if I recall, they never did get a ticket issued through their agent, but finally, after the legal threats, agreed to reimburse me $100 for my own frequent flier ticket! The dates were not flexible. Etc. Everything that could have gone wrong went wrong. We had figured ahead of time that it was too good to be true, so we had booked another hotel in Puerto Vallarta, stayed exactly 30 minutes in the dump, and then moved on. It was our learning moment. <BR> <BR>Since then, I have called on the "corporate sellout" deals. They smell the same. Suddenly you become a preferred customer, you must make a decision right away, you never find out the names of the hotels where you can stay, never get an assurance in advance that there is availability. <BR> <BR>I would advise staying away.

We have been getting those here at work too. <BR> <BR>You are right to assume that it is a scam. Throw them out.

Of course they're all scams. Look at the price. You can believe anything arriving by e-mail or by telephone where there is a salesperson involved is a scam. Nothing is for free.

Just remember the old adage: If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is! And this one sure sounds too good to be true.

These are definitely a scam. Here's a link to an article about such scams: <BR>http://www.msnbc.com/news/296825.asp#BODY <BR>

Not only are they scams, but the faxes are illegal. Federal law prohibits solicitation via fax machines.