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*Navy*
Didn't you win a free vacation one time? What ever happened with that?
I ask because I got a call that I won a Bahamas vacation and I was wondering if you had any info, if it was a scam or something.
Re: *Navy*
It wasn't unsolicited, I actually did put my name into a drawing at Pita Pit. They stated it was not for a timeshare, it is a travel agency.
The thing that makes me nervous is when I call the number it's a recording explaining the package and then they say I have to claim my prize before Friday, press 1 for a receptionist. So I pressed 1 and it hung up on me. The website looks legit, but that doesn't really mean anything.
Yep, that's exactly what mine was. Google the company. I can't remember what seemed shady about it, but there was a reason why we decided not to take it.
*salutes*
Name of the company? PM or email me if you want to.
This is awesome. I big pink, puffy heart LB and her skills.
5th avenue vacations Bahama trip, I just googled that +scam and found a bunch of crap. Looks like I won't be claiming anything.
Yeah, the first google suggestion that came up when I started typing that was "5th Avenue Vacations scam."
Ripoffreport.com is generally pretty good for stuff like this:
http://www.ripoffreport.com/cruise-ships/5th-ave-vacations/5th-ave-vacations-5th-avenue-v-39562.htm
That sucks.
I was going to say that it isn't the same name as the company I had (Security Travels) but it looks like both of those names are linked to the same company.
http://www.ripoffreport.com/Search/security-travel.aspx
I would call the place where you dropped in your business card and speak with the manager, either telling them that this is a scam, or if they know, telling them you don't appreciate their business giving your information to a company trying to scam you.
"The free cruise and free hotel mentioned costs from $200-400 a person in fees. That is a mildly deceptive ad. You get free food and drinks ON THE CRUISE, which is 6 hours long. when you spend 2-5 days in the Bahamas, YOU PAY for all your food and drinks in an expensive, touristy, captive town. YOU PAY ?tax? on the hotel $15 a day a person. YOU PAY for diving, transportation, entertainment, all of that. It?s expensive.
By focusing on the ?free? cruise and ?free? drinks for 6 hours each way, you are distracted by the REAL cost, 2-5 days on land where you pay for EVERYTHING. AND you pay roughly $200-400 for the cruise and hotel stay on top of that."
And:
"Name: Security Travel USA, Inc.
Phone: (727) 456-6067
Fax: (727) 898-0079
Address: 2100 1st Ave S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33712
Website: http://www.securitytravelusa.com
http://www.securitytravel.com
Original Business Start Date: October 1992
Principal: Mr. Scott Fredlund, CEO
Customer Contact: Mr. Scott Fredlund, CEO
Entity: Corporation
Incorporated: October 1992, FL
Type of Business: Vacation Certificates & Vouchers
BBB Accreditation: Security Travel USA, Inc. is not a BBB Accredited business.
Additional DBA Names: Bahama Getaways
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Products and Services of Security Travel USA, Inc.
Security Travel USA offers a promotional travel package to the Bahamas. The package does not include traveling expenses such as government taxes, port & service charges, hotel room taxes, hotel upgrades, meals (except those aboard the ship), and entertainment. Gratuities, souvenirs and other miscellaneous expenses are also not covered. Transportation to and from Fort Lauderdale is not included.
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Business Management
Additional company management personnel include:
Mr. Dan O?Brien ? President/ Founder
Mrs. Dawn O?Brien ? Secretary/Treasurer
Ms. McCarron Best ? Administrative Team Manager
Ms Jill Weirich ? Operations Manager
Ms. Laurie Wall ? Customer Service Manager
Mr. Jason Gomez
BBB records show a license number of ST15652 for this company, issued by State.
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Customer Complaint History for Security Travel USA, Inc.
When considering complaint information, please take into account the company?s size and volume of transactions, and understand that the nature of complaints and a firm?s responses to them are often more important than the number of complaints.
BBB processed a total of 97 complaints about Security Travel USA, Inc. in the last 36 months, our standard reporting period. Of the total of 97 complaints closed in 36 months, 35 were closed in the last year."
I don't know if it's related, but Security Travel Aegncy, Inc. was involuntarily dissolved back in the 80's. It doesn't seem like a stretch to assume this is related.
Thanks ladies... now I want Pita Pit.
That's what you took away from this whole thing? lol
I've barely eaten *** for 2 days & now my appetite is coming back. What do you expect?!
Sorry, just saw this post. Sounds like a scam.
I won my trip through a contest/game show thing at a bridal shower. It was through a reputable travel agency and hotel in Barbados. We didn't end up taking it though because airfare wasn't covered and it was too expensive.
A couple of things you need to know. 1. On their form it clearly states that you are to pay port and service fees. 2. In FLA you have three days to get your money back. 3. The trip runs around $350 or $400 for two. 4. It is not the Ritz. It's a decent hotel on the island and more like a small mom and pop. You get what you pay for. Oh, and the cruise is a day cruise ship....it's not the Carnival cruise you may be thinking of...but...when you think about the fact that it's a six hour trip...it's more like a water flight! The trip is fine if you don't expect the world for nothing. They do offer pretty decent deals on upgrades if you want a better trip. We paid several hundred more dollars for the all-inclusive Taino and it was awesome! We don't think we got the deal of the year but we did get a great vacation at a good price!
Just remember.............nothing is FREE!