[91attendees] SCAM warning

William Atwood <william.atwood@concordia.ca> Tue, 11 November 2014 17:07 UTC

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"Vacation Breeze" is a company operating here in Honolulu that is
selling access to "discount vacations".  We were approached on the
street by a representative who invited us to a 90-minute presentation,
and offered a "cash + gift" incentive just for showing up.

BE AWARE that this company is not as it presents itself.

They claim to offer deep discounts for vacation properties (hotels,
cruises, package vacations, etc.).  This is done by accessing a
web-based program.

In the presentation, they claimed to have an "A+" rating with the Better
Business Bureau.  In fact, their rating is "C+", with 21 registered
complaints here in Honolulu alone.

In the presentation, they claimed to have properties available all over
the world.  When we tried to see what was available in two or three
places where we would be interested in going, there was nothing available.

Do not go to the presentation unless you are willing to waste your time
for the "cash + gift".

  Bill Atwood


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