Saskatchewan Federation of Police Officers 99 Fraud Cent$ Toolkit for Seniors Helping Seniors Avoid Fraud TRAVEL / VACATION FRAUD Consumers who fill out ballots at home, boat, or auto shows to win a vacation may be set up for ―suckers" lists. Shortly after filling out this ballot, you may receive an unsolicited phone call by someone claiming to offer you a “free”or “low cost” vacation. They will ask for your credit card number and personal information in order to hold the vacation for you, or they may request one in advance. Some of the solicitations are valid; some are not. Some offers may be subject to you entering into a timeshare agreement while others offer a high-end vacation but reserve the right to change this location subject to availability. Note: This particular fraud can also be a scam. If you pay money and get a trip (but it is not what you want or expect), it is a scam. If you pay money and don’t get a trip, then it is fraud. What You Can Do About Travel Fraud Research the company with the Better Business Bureau and other sources from the internet and check out the value of these promises by seeking the advice of a legitimate travel agency in your area. Be suspicious of the offer if you have not requested information and remember, if it is a prize, you do not have to pay for it. Do not let anyone pressure you into committing to any agreement over the phone—if it is a deal, it will be available again. Do not give out your credit card information over the phone unless you initiated the call and know who is on the other end; if you have provided credit card information, most companies have policies that allow you to cancel your reservation within 30 days. Terminate the call as soon as you hear the recorded announcement. Report the travel/vacation fraud to PhoneBusters. If you are a victim, contact the local police (if applicable) or the local detachment of the RCMP.
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