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Nice! My husband just received one of these letters in the mail today, from Duncan Jacobs. It was signed by an “Alice Jon, Vice President”.

By Jennifer G. on Mar 1, 2012

My husband just recv’d a letter from Duncan Jacobs too.
I right away got online to find info on this and seen it is a scam.
Thank you to everyone who has recv’d letters and posted comments, hopefully this will prevent others from being scammed!

By Kim N. on Mar 5, 2012

My husband just received a letter today dated
March 5, 2012 from Stevenson Barnes. It was the same letter as above, but the phone number was 1-866-220-8448. It was signed by Candice Ryan, Vice President. We live in Pittsburgh, PA. Thanks for the “heads up” on this scam. As we know all too well, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is!

By Patricia B. on Mar 8, 2012

Stevenson Barnes scam

My letter, received March 8, 2012 was from “Stevenson Barnes” and has scam written all over it. Go to their website and read what they say they do and its all a bunch of double talk bunk that says nothing. “We strive to meet the demands of our customers by building relationships using outstanding award incentives in order to create trust with the people we do business with…” WHAT? That’s a lot of words that say absoultely nothing.

Stevenson Barnes scam

The other interesting thing is that if you just do a search for “Stevenson Barnes” you won’t get any results. They’ve “scrubbed” their searches so that when people do a basic google search their name won’t come up next to the word SCAM. So I’ll make sure it does here.
Stevenson Barnes scam
Stevenson Barnes scam

By Joel on Mar 8, 2012

Got my letter and thanks to these posts in the trash

By KB on Mar 9, 2012

I just received a 2nd letter today… signed from Candice Ryan…. phone number was 866-225-7244… what a SCAM…. also throwing it in the trash !
Thanks all.

By John on Mar 9, 2012

Also received in Pittsburgh, PA. Received 3/9/12, dated 3/5/12 from Candice Ryan @ Stevenson Barnes # 1-866-220-8448

By Jennifer M on Mar 9, 2012

Seems like STEVENSON BARNES has flooded Pittsburgh PA. We got one too! Its been thru the shredder and put in the trash!

By Carol B on Mar 10, 2012

YES! Today, Sat. March 10th, Pittsburgh, hand written envelope.
stamped in Pheonix AZ. No return address. Same typo. “personally” signed by CANDICE RYAN. Company: STEVENSON BARNES. “You must respond no later than March 14th. 2012.” Number given: 1-866-220-8448. This number has been attacking us – 5 times a day for 2 weeks solid now. obviously automated. Someone get them!!!

By Carola Hagen on Mar 10, 2012

We got one just today. Same letter as above so they are still at it trying to scam people.

By Dennis on Mar 10, 2012

Just got one today. Mine is dated March 5th 2012. Hand written on the envelope, real stamp.Personally signed by a Candice Ryan. Aren’t we all so lucky? I smell fish. yuck

By Kate Miller on Mar 10, 2012

My husband got the letter Today, postmarked from Phoenix.
It was handwritten with and had a stick on postage stamp.
His name was spelled wrong.

By Jane on Mar 10, 2012

My husband just got a letter from Stevenson Barnes and signed by Candice Ryan. Pittsburgh, look out

By K S on Mar 12, 2012

Dear Candice Ryan and Stevenson Barnes Scam Inc. Please feel free to make this your last attempt as you’ve indicated you will do if we don’t respond by the 16th. Please issue the “ticket vouchers to the alternate”.

sincerelier,

Ma Izzi

Vice President
Happy at Home Without Being Hustled Division

By Ma Izzi on Mar 12, 2012

Received letter today addressed to husband…Pittsburgh, pa

By Kate on Mar 12, 2012

Received the letter today from Candice Ryan, says to call 1-866-220-9108. It was addresses to Michelle. My name is Michael, maybe they think I’m French. As always I check the internet on stuff like this, thanks for all the input.

By Mike S on Mar 12, 2012

We’re located in Grand Rapids and just got a letter to from this Stevenson Barnes SCAM

By Alan on Mar 12, 2012

just got letter from stevenson barnes in Aliquippa, Pa. Same as the others.It was good for a laugh. Isn’t using the mail for a scam illegal and who investigates if it is ?

By Andrew on Mar 12, 2012

Got one today too! I was thrown by the self addressed envelope. They must be making their way around the Pittsburgh area. Mine was signed Candice Ryan, VP. How many vice presidents can a company have!? Haha.

By Sara on Mar 12, 2012

Received a letter from “Duncan Jacobs” on Feb. 27. Handwritten, stamped envelope. Throwing away now……

By Rob M. on Mar 12, 2012

My husband just received the exact letter today, also. Pittsburgh PA
VP Candice Ryan

By adele horstman on Mar 12, 2012

Yep, got one dated March 5 and signed Candice Ryan, addressed to my husband. We live in a suburb North of Detroit.

The letter looked very unprofessional to me. The hand addressed envelope was just weird.

By Roda on Mar 12, 2012

Like Alan, I live in the metro Grand Rapids area and got one today.

By David Jay on Mar 12, 2012

Same crap here. Now I’ve gotten two of their letters in the past couple of months.

Stevenson Barnes
Candice Ryan
1-866-220-8069

By D C on Mar 12, 2012

I just received a letter today (March 12,2012) from Stevenson Barnes. Signed by Candice Ryan. I am from Michigan, suburbs of Detroit.

By Annette M. on Mar 12, 2012

Thanks – got this in the mail and it had no address other than a dot.com and thought sounded to good to be true -signed by Candice Ryan

By Beth Elder on Mar 12, 2012

My husband received this same letter yesterday, signed Candice Ryan, VP.I knew it was some sort of scam, glad to see I was right! I love the vague threat, “we may need to issue the vouchers to the alternate”–oooh please don’t do THAT! HAHAHA, please do.

By Kathy T on Mar 13, 2012

Appreciate the post. I got the “Stevenson Barnes” version with Candice Ryan as VP. I thought about calling them to see if I could be a VP for a day and when the next batch of posts come in, I could get fired for doing the righ thing.

By Bret on Mar 13, 2012

Just received a stevenson barnes letter signed by candice ryan vice president I am from Grand Rapids, Michigan.

By Ken on Mar 13, 2012

Received a letter from Stevenson Barnes that I qualified for two free airline tickets anywhere in the continential United States. Now I’m not stupid and know a good thing when I see it and this one just stinks from the hand written old address which is was sent too, haven’t lived there in 8 years. Vice President Candice Ryan signed it so I guess they are running out of names. Becareful people they are at it again.

By Robert T on Mar 13, 2012

Thanks – we just got one in the mail in Ann Arbor Michigan and it is also going in the trash!

By shelly R. on Mar 13, 2012

I received one on March 12th and it was from Stevenson Barnes. They try to make it very legit by having websites, so look out. Mine was also signed Candice Ryan.

By Doug S. on Mar 13, 2012

My letter just arrived today signed Anita Welsh ( VP ) I’m from Grand Rapids, MI. I have been to these promo seminars before, it’s A TOTAL RIP-OFF.
People that work at these places, are complete scum bags. How could anyone actually work in an business that gives a super high-pressure sales pitch, mostly to people that can”t afford it . How can those sale-persons actually sleep at night. What has our society become, sale-persons with no ideals. Would they want one of their own family members participate in a scam like this! Yes they probably would sign them up, because they are scum. They all should go to jail for fraud.

By Dennis J on Mar 14, 2012

A Franklin Honbs letter showed up today, postmarked March 12 2012 in Phoenix AZ. It didn’t have my name on it but was hand written to my address with no return address (big surprise). I opened it up and it had scam written all over it. It’s identical to the other letters posted here. Can’t believe how many other people are posting about this as well.

By Justin on Mar 14, 2012

My husband just got the letter from “Candice”. Good thing I open all his mail with handwritten addresses from women. Candice was very busy this week sending letters. We live south of Chicago.

By LLK on Mar 14, 2012

Confirming Dennis J’s note, it appears that Candice Ryan has been fired. Anita Welsh is the new Vice President of the Travel Awards Division of Franklin Hobbs.

We live west of Chicago.

By DodderingSenior on Mar 15, 2012

I received a letter marked 3/12/2012 from Franklin Hobbs that I was awarded 2 round trip airline tickets with a value up to $1,298.00. Certain restrictions apply.Signed by ANITA WELSH V.P. TRAVEL AWARDS DIVISION. 1-866-658-2742

By tony on Mar 15, 2012

SERIOUSLY!!!!???? GET A REAL JOB

By JC on Mar 15, 2012

I just got my letter fom Candice. It was a handwritten addressed letter my last name was mispelled. I am from Lathrup Village, Michigan suburb of Detroit. The post office needs to close this business scam down.

By Tommy G on Mar 15, 2012

Received a letter today from Franklin Hobbs and signed by Anita Welsh the Vice President Travel Awards Division. I live in Elizabeth, PA. The letter was hand-written with my correct name and was post-marked from Phoenix, AZ. They have a website too http://www.franklinhobbs.com. Looks official but I am not a SUCKER!!!!

By Brent T on Mar 15, 2012

Received the Franklin Hobbs letter in Lansing MI on 3/15 from Anita Welsh. Handwritten address to my name. Same as the other posted letters

By BAJ on Mar 15, 2012

I just got a letter from Franklin Hobbs – identical to the other posts here. My name, hand-written, no return address. Signed by Vice President Anita Welsh, who says “Call me today at 866-658-2736″. This has Scam (or should I say “Scum”) written all over it!

By Charles on Mar 15, 2012

Got one dated March 12th, 2012, from Franklin Hobbs. I’m in the Pittsburgh area. It’s signed by an ‘Anita Welsh’.

Thanks for all this info!

By ray on Mar 16, 2012

I too received a letter with a Franklin Hobbs header and Anita Welsh is the Vice President who “signed” the letter. Same as Charles and identical to all above.

The phone number to call is 1-866-658-2736

I am in Chicago western burbs.

By Adam on Mar 16, 2012

I also received a letter dated March 12 signed by “Mary Kay, VP”

By Ruben on Mar 16, 2012

Just got a letter today from the new VP, Anita Welsh. Same letter as the others. I live in the Pittsburgh area like many others who got the letter. Does anyone know how these scam artists are getting our addresses and how do we turn them in to the proper authorities????

By TR on Mar 16, 2012

My husband received a letter from Franklin Hobbs – signed by VP – Anita Welsh. Phone number to call is 866-658-3260.

We live in Ann Arbor, MI area

By Karen Jacob on Mar 16, 2012

in madison heights, mi area and husband received a letter dated March 12th, same letter as above with phone# 866 658 3260 and signed by Anita Welsh.

By Cheryl on Mar 16, 2012

I also received a letter on 3-15-12 in Monroe, MI. There was no return address on the envelope or on the letter. The letter contained the same information as the one on this post, except it had Franklin Hobbs on the top, and was signed by Anita Welsh, with a call back tx of 866-658-3260. The letter was dated 3-12-12 with a response deadline no later than 3-21-12.

It looks like they rotate the names and numbers every few days for their mass mailings. The website is extremely vague on details and also does not identify where they are based.

By Don on Mar 16, 2012

My husband received this. Dated March 12, 2012.
I’m wondering where they get the addresses? What is the common denominater? Anyone else with Wells Fargo mortgage? That’s the only place my husband uses this address for. Everything else is in my name- I have a different last name?????

By Sue on Mar 16, 2012

Received the Franklin Hobbs letter in Ann Arbor, MI on 3/16 from Anita Welsh. It had plane envelop, handwritten address. Same as the other posted letters. Shredded.

By don't want on Mar 16, 2012

I received a letter with my brothers name being addressed and he does not even live here. The letter has Franklin Hobbs header and signed by an Anita Welsh. They have a website listed http://www.franklinhobbs.com and the number is 1-866-658-2742. I am in the Pittsburgh area.

By JLC on Mar 17, 2012

Received one 3/12/12 – Pittsburgh, PA. hand written addressed envelope, signed by “Anita Welsh” of Franklin Hobbs or Travel Awards Division. 1-866-658-2742.

By Bdon on Mar 17, 2012

Just got my letter today from Franklin Hobbs, VP Anita Welsh, 1-866-658-2837. Hand written envelope. I live in Holland MI. Thanks!!!

By Ron Terpstra on Mar 17, 2012

Got my Franklin Hobbs signed by an Anita Welsh. the number is 1-866-658-2742. I am in the Pittsburgh area. It’s post-marked from Phoenix, AZ and hand signed and addressed like the others.

By Mike on Mar 17, 2012

My Husband received a letter from Franklin Hobb’s as well. We live in Muskegon, MI.
We wondered if they had received his name from a golf show we went to in Grand Rapids MI. about 2 months ago. There were lots of drawings for prizes from the many vendors there.
So, I google Franklin Hobbs. . . lucky I found all this info. Our letter states the same as listed above. Word for word!
Contact number is 1-866-658-2837
From A Welsh
Anita Welsh vice president of Travel Awards Division .
http://www.franklinhobbs.com and then has FY8xxxx at the bottom of the letter.
You can best this is going in the trash.
I just worry how many will not check this out before being sucked into the scam.

By J.H. on Mar 18, 2012

Got my letter yesterday signed by “Anita Welsh” of Franklin Hobbs Travel Awards Division and the phone # is 866-658-2826. I live in FL. Letter in trash!

By Mickael Lit on Mar 18, 2012

Just got one signed Anita Welsh. 1-866-658-2826. If anyone wants my “free” tickets you’re welcome to call and claim them. Don’t think I’ll be taking them up on the offer.

I’m in Orlando, FL.

By J. Legory on Mar 18, 2012

Holland, MI on March 17. Franklin Hobbs – Anita Welsh.

By Bumdiggity on Mar 18, 2012

I also got this this weekend from “Franklin Hobbs” signed by “Anita Welsh”. I’m in A2 MI. Thanks! The website they link to has no real content, just vague platitudes and stock photos…

By JE on Mar 18, 2012

Pittsburgh PA Here Franklin Hobbs is the company and the Person is Anita Welsh.

Post Mark is Arizona

By Jeff on Mar 19, 2012

Pittsburgh, PA. Dated 3/21 from Anita Welsh at Franklin Hobbs.

By Shady on Mar 19, 2012

I just got one from Franklin Hobbs, Anita Welsh today. I’m in the northern suburbs of Pittsburgh, PA.

By Pam on Mar 19, 2012

Today (March 19th, 2012) I received one of these letters from Franklin Hobbs, signed by Anita Welsh. I live near Ann Arbor, MI. It has the same phone number that several other people mentioned: 866-658-3260.

By Mark Smith on Mar 19, 2012

I just got mine today. Franklin Hobbs.. exactly identical to past letters. Pittsburgh, PA here too

By Bryan on Mar 19, 2012

Just received my letter from Anita Welsh, Travel Awards Div. Franklin Hobbs. I live outside of Ann Arbor, MI. I checked their website & clicked on this site. Thank Goodness! Letter in the shredder!

By Mary on Mar 19, 2012

Got one from Franklin Hobbs today – Pittsburgh, PA.
Has anyone actually gotten any free plane tickets, etc, after sitting through the sales pitch?

By Andrea on Mar 19, 2012

I got a letter today saying the same thing. signed by anita welsh and i live in pittsburgh pa

By dara bruni on Mar 19, 2012

Just got one today, dated March 12th, received March 19th. Signed Anita Welsh, phone number = 1-866-658-2742. Hand-signed, hand-addressed, hand-stamped. I live in downtown Pittsburgh, PA.

By Tony on Mar 19, 2012

recieved my letter today signed by Anita Welsh from frankin hobbs, more junk mail to shred!

By reno on Mar 19, 2012

We received a letter from Mary Jay, the Vice President from US Airlines post marked from Phoenix, AZ. She may reached at 866-658-3542. Yeah right!!

By Danelle on Mar 19, 2012

Ditto to Mary above. They must be targeting certain areas, and I am just outside A2, too.

By 'thann on Mar 19, 2012

We too receive on from Franklin Hobbs today – Anita Welsh the V.P. Awards Division was even kind enough to sign it!

By MKP on Mar 19, 2012

Just got our letter in the mail today too, and also signed by Anita Welsh. Nice try Anita.

By Dale on Mar 19, 2012

My letter arrived (they must be gearing up for doing their pitch in MI) here in Ann Arbor (too) today. From (just like Mary) Anita Welsh, Travel Awards Div., Franklin Hobbs.

By Norm on Mar 19, 2012

Received my letter today from Franklin Hobbs dated March 12, 2012. 1-866-658-2837 hand signed by Anita Welsh. They sure are spending a lot of money to screw with people. Thank goodness for the internet (not that I would ever believe something like this anyway).

By Stacee on Mar 19, 2012

oh ya, I’m from Muskegon, MI.

By Stacee on Mar 19, 2012

Got mine from a Anita Walsh from Franklin Hobbs in a handwritten envelope. I live in the western suburbs of Chicago so the seem to be moving west! Already shredded it!

By Jennifer Gavigan on Mar 19, 2012

I got the same letter today (3/19/12). I thought it had to be a scam. Thanks for confirming.

By Kerri h on Mar 19, 2012

I received my letter today from Anita Walsh of Franklin Hobbs, and started looking up the company on line, but the website did not have any locations or addresses listed, so I knew something was not right. Then I found this post, that confirmed my suspisions. THANKS!!!

By Mary H. on Mar 20, 2012

Husband got one on 19 March, from Franklin Hobbs, hand written address, stick on stamp, signed by “Anita Welsh.” We’re in Pittsburgh.
Our number was 1-866-658-2742.

By Chris B. on Mar 20, 2012

I just received my letter from “Franklin Hobbs”, same as described, hand written and signed by Anita Welsh, VP of Travel Awards Division. Hand written envelope, no return address, 1-866 number… http://www.franklinhobbs.com website. Linden, MI

By John on Mar 20, 2012

Our letter was from Franklin Hobbs, signed by Anita Welsh. It was received on March 19th in Holland, Michigan. Thanks to everyone for posting so that I can convince my husband this is a scam.

By Dawn Z on Mar 20, 2012

I’m from Howell, MI. On March 19, I received the same letter from Franklin Hobbs and it was signed by Anita Welsh. The envelope was hand written without a return address and they did use a real stamp. I figured it was a scam and I’m glad I researched it and found out.

By Rebecca on Mar 20, 2012

My father recieved the same letter but from Franklin Hobbs dated March 12, 2012 signed by Anita Welsh – Vice President, Travel Awards Division, asking to call 1-866-658-2736. The envelope it came in was post-marked in Phoenix, Arizona with no return address. When my elderly father asked me to read the letter and call the number for him, I immediately saw a red flag and knew it was a scam. So I got online and visited their website first and just as I thought….no contact information and no location information. Plus when reading about the “company” it sure made no sense when reading it. Its like they just threw in any words to confuse people more. You get no where by visiting the site. So then I googled “Franklin Hobbs complaints” and this website popped up. And good thing it did because reading all your complaint entries just confirmed to me that it sure is a scam just as I thought. Gotta be careful now days with everything and everyone. Scams are everywhere…..how sad and pathetic!!

By sandy on Mar 20, 2012

Got the Franklin Hobbs, VP Anita Welsh one. Hand stamp,and address, no return.

No other searches turned up this so Thank You for sharing!

By Joseph Maisano on Mar 20, 2012

received this exact letter today, signed by anita Welsh (Vice President)

By michele on Mar 20, 2012

Just got this in the mail from Franklin Hobbs and the VP Anita Welsh. Hand signed and hand addressed. No return address, but postmarked from Phoenix, AZ. Thanks everyone for posting.

By Stephen S on Mar 20, 2012

Received in Indianapolis today, hand addressed and signed by Mary Jay, Vice President.

By bonnie on Mar 20, 2012

Received in Milton, Florida on March 12 from “US Airlines” signed by Mary Jay, Vice President. No return address but postmarked from Phoenix AZ. Phone is 1-866-658-3542
THANKS for the warning!

By Laura on Mar 21, 2012

My father received the identical letter. Don’t know where they are getting the names and addresses. He died in 1972 and if he were alive he would have recently celebrated his 115th birthday

By Laura on Mar 21, 2012

Got one today from Franklin Hobbs, signed by Anite Welsh – handwritten address and real stamp! SCAMMERS!

By Bel on Mar 21, 2012

Just got one of these today Franklin Hobbs signed by Anita Welsh also handwritten address and stamp

By Bill on Mar 22, 2012

You should smell scam from the start. Franklin Hobbs was an Olympic swimmer many years ago. These jokesters are so bold and figure their potential marks (us) are so dopey that we won’t kow it’s a scam even when the very names they use are giant red flags. Furthermore, the M.O. (mass mailing coupled with deception) should tell us all we need to know—>that we should do nothing exceot recycle the paper they used to try to take our money.

By wesley on Mar 23, 2012

You should smell scam from the start. Franklin Hobbs was an Olympic ROWER many years ago. These jokesters are so bold and figure their potential marks (us) are so dopey that we won’t know it’s a scam even when the very names they use are giant red flags. Furthermore, the M.O. (mass mailing coupled with deception) should tell us all we need to know—>that we should do nothing except recycle the paper they used to try to take our money.

By Wesley on Mar 23, 2012

Please beware… a total scam. These guys seem to have identical websites, looks like they have used a cheap software to create a template and then gone ahead and bought cheap domain names to create an aura of authenticity so that they can scam poor, innocent people of their hard earned cash.

Fletcher Adams (fletcheradams.com)
Nelson Murphy (nelsonmurphy.com)
Franklin Hobbs (franklinhobbs.com)
Duncan Jacobs (duncanjacobs.com)
Stevenson Barnes (stevensonbarnes.com)

By Shobhit on Mar 23, 2012

We received our scam letter yesterday with a new company as the provider, “Richardson Hall”. Same exact text of all the other letters.

This VP was Susan Davis.

Thanks for the heads up. I wonder where they would send us for the free tickets. We live in Holland, MI and it would be a long drive to Pittsburgh!

By Alan Hoag on Mar 24, 2012

Got a letter from “Richardson Hall” claiming i have won $1,298 in Continental air fare. It’s signed in blue ink by “Susan Davis, VP of Travel Awards Division”

I live in Hudsonville, Michigan

By Lenny P on Mar 25, 2012

Mine was signed by Debra Hall. I checked out the phone number: a cell phone in India!

By Judy Holtzman on Mar 30, 2012

i just got the same letter on the video, I looked over the internet to check (it was suspicious, no adress for the person or company who sent it, the stamp too cheep, most big companies they send you certified letters or they call you, these people said they can’t call you back) and why it was only a phone number to call, there was no web adress, no official stamp of the company like American Airlines it was a simple bad copy sheet (actually they said exactly the same as the video), and I found these posts. They asked me to go to the appointment to these address, 6200 Metrowest blvd Orlando fl 32822 st 208, to go casual really nice dressed and with my credit card. The name of the person was like Dave and the one that signed it was Debra Hall, Vice President. Thanks for confirming this was a spam!!!!!!!!

By sonia aponte on Apr 2, 2012

And this is the email they sent:

kimberlywatts@airfareanddeals.com
9:21 AM (14 minutes ago)

to me
Dear Sonia and Heberto,
This email is to remind you of your appointment on Wednesday the 4th at 4:00 p.m. in Orlando, FL.
You have been offered a special incentive in exchange for your time in attending the open house. You will receive two roundtrip airline tickets valid anywhere inside the continental United States to a major international airport. This offer is in consideration of your time for previewing the wholesale travel agency. You will also receive a 3/2 nt hotel stay as a bonus gift.
This is NOT A TIMESHARE. It is a full-service travel agency which specializes in luxury accommodations, cruises and travel packages. You will not be obligated to buy, sign or join anything. We recommend that you print and bring this email with you to make you feel more comfortable.
The open house will include a brief presentation on the services offered in a relaxed, casual atmosphere. This is a group presentation so please arrive 15 minutes early. Please note that this is not open to the public and is by invitation only.
This is a limited time offer and is non-transferable.
Please click here for directions.
Please be advised the address is:
6200 Metrowest Blvd.
Suite 208
Orlando, FL 32835
Please respond to this email to confirm your appointment, or please call me at 1-866-299-1009.
We are looking forward to seeing you!
Kimberly Watts
Kimberly Watts
Confirmation Manager
THE FINE PRINT
Participants must be between the ages of 25 and 70. Participants must have a combined annual household income in excess of $40,000. Both spouses/cohabitants must attend the 90 minute group presentation. Members or participants in previous promotions are not eligible. Participants must speak and understand fluent English. Children and uninvited guests are not permitted. Participants must provide a state-issued identification card to claim the incentive.

By sonia aponte on Apr 2, 2012

Here is another name to add to the list: PENNINGTON CRUZ. Same letter, same format. The VP name is Lisa Moore and their phone is 866-815-9488. Their web domain was registared on March 12, 2012, so this is yet another iteration to conceal their identity.

By B. Sharpe on Apr 4, 2012

I received the same type of letter. It was headed with “US Airlines.” And signed by Debora Hall. The number provided was 18668220329.

Thanks for these warnings!!

By Marts on Apr 9, 2012

I received one yesterday also headed with “US Airlines” and signed by Debra Hall. Phone number to call was 1-866-797-5537. I found it interesting that the letter was hand addressed and that it had a legitimate 45 cent stamp on the envelope. Thanks for the information.

By Sarah Morrison on Apr 10, 2012

I received one dating April 9 2012 also headed with “US Airlines” and signed by Lois Adams. Phone number to call was 1-866-765-5334. I called and immediately noticed it was a scam Travel Awards Division is the name they are using as company dept.

By GMartinez on Apr 17, 2012

I got one dated April 16, 2012 signed by vp Christine Hay same nonsense been trying to reach you, this is our last attempt. I like to call and ask is this US Alrlines I am calling about my airline tickets he then ask for the 5 digit number followed by two letters. I continue to say what I am calling about airlines tickets. I get a big laugh out of it cause its a joke anyway

By Evelyn on Apr 20, 2012

We just received one in the Mountains of NC. Signed by Lois Adams VP US Airlines.

By deborah on Apr 21, 2012

Received letter today with title US Airlines and signed by Christine Hay Vice President. The meetings are being held at 319 Garlington Road Ste D2 in Greenville SC. They provided me a web address travelanddeals.com. Nothing about this feels legit.

By Daniel on Apr 25, 2012

Received letter today with title US Airlines and signed by Christine Hay Vice President. The phone number was 8663039666. The meetings are being held at 319 Garlington Road Ste D2 in Greenville SC. They provided me a web address travelanddeals.com. Nothing about this feels legit.

By Daniel on Apr 25, 2012

I receivd my letter today on “US Airlines” letterhead. Of course they assume we are missing brains cells and the name will translate to US Airways in our heads. My letter too, was signed by Christine Hay, Vice President. I have been receiving phone calls for weeks from an unknown 602 Arizona number. I ignore the calls. Notice the letter is carefully worded. It reads: “you have QUALIIED for an award”, it does not read “you have WON a award”.

By Marie on Apr 26, 2012

I just got on today 4/27/12, too good to be true, thanks for this information

By arie on Apr 27, 2012

I got one for “US Airlines” “VP Christine Hay” thanks for the heads up… it looked too good so i researched it and was lead here! Thanks Again! TB

By Todd B. on Apr 27, 2012

same thing here, 1-866-877-6979 , im going to use all the numbers here to set up a calling program, that calls all the numbers every 30 sec. fun times

By mike on May 8, 2012

My husband just got letter yesterday from Grace Pell to call 866 285 8095.

Thank you all for your postings; it really helps to immediately find out if its a scam.

By Warren Robbins on May 12, 2012

SCAM

My letter, received May 26, 2012 was from “American Airways”. Shouldn’t that be US Airways or American Airlines? Signed by Lucille Dune. 1-866-220-0650

I was advised to go to travelanddeals.com. I didnt even bother, I will stick with Costco Travel.

Thank you for this website, I’m so glad I was able to research this quickly! Can’t law enforcement do anything about this?

By Acacia on May 26, 2012

I got the same letter today and am slated to be at the cult meeting tonight! I will report back with my findings.

By Timbo on May 30, 2012

We just got one in Indianapolis, IN 6/1/12 with Same “US Airlines” Singed D.Cale (Denise Cale) VP.

By Stacey on Jun 1, 2012

We received one in Austin, TX 6/2/12 with “US Airlines”, signed “D Cale Denise Cale Vice President”

1-866-846-8780

By Steve on Jun 2, 2012

same letter here in Rhode Island from ‘Denise Cale Vice President’ – UHG, the poor trees that are wasted on such nonsense! BTW – I opt for shredding just about everything these days.

By Candy on Jun 5, 2012

Same exact letter verbiage with traveldeals powered by Expedia Affilate Network on letter head signed by Dorothy Nale “D Nale” Vice President HO-67851 at bottom of letter.
Hand addressed with regular $.45 stamp postmarked from Phoenix on 04 June 12.

This type of deal seems to smell of Mail Fraud. If it is fraud these idiots are using the wrong tool to uncover leads…..

MAIL FRAUD: A crime in which the perpetrator develops a scheme using the mails to defraud another of money or property. This crime specifically requires the intent to defraud, and is a federal offense governed by section 1341 of title 18 of the U.S. Code. The mail fraud statute was first enacted in 1872 to prohibit illicit mailings with the Postal Service (formerly the Post Office) for the purpose of executing a fraudulent scheme.

Initially, courts strictly followed the mail Fraud statute’s language and interpreted it narrowly. The early decisions required a connection between the fraudulent scheme and the misuse of the mails for a violation of the mail fraud statute. Since its enactment, application of the statute has evolved to include dishonest and fraudulent activities with only a tangential relationship to the mails.

Punishment for a conviction under the mail fraud statute is a fine or imprisonment for not more than five years, or both. If, however, the violation affects a financial institution, the punishment is more severe: the statute provides that “the person shall be fined not more than $1,000,000 or imprisoned not more than 30 years, or both.”

Both the Supreme Court and Congress have consistently broadened the mail fraud statute since its enactment. Prior to a 1909 amendment, a violation of the mail fraud statute required proof, among other requirements, of either opening or intending to open correspondence or communication with another person. In 1909 Congress eliminated this requirement and replaced it with the language that the mails be used “for the purpose of executing such scheme or artifice or attempting so to do.” This amendment followed the Supreme Court’s decision in Durland v. United States, 161 U.S. 306, 16 S. Ct. 508, 40 L. Ed. 709 (1896), which held that the mailing only needed to “assist” in the completion of the fraud. Although this amendment was the last significant change until 1988, the Supreme Court has struggled with the relationship between the mailing element and the execution of the fraud.

The Court’s struggle with this relationship is illustrated by two of its decisions: United States v. Maze, 414 U.S. 395, 94 S. Ct. 645, 38 L. Ed. 2d 603 (1974), and Schmuck v. United States, 489 U.S. 705, 109 S. Ct. 1443, 103 L. Ed. 2d 734 (1989). In Maze, the defendant stole his room-mate’s credit card and car and signed his room-mate’s name to the charge vouchers to obtain food and lodging. The merchants mailed the invoices to a bank in Louisville, Kentucky. The Supreme Court held that this did not fall within the scope of the mail fraud statute because the mailings did not perpetuate the fraud. The Court held that the scheme did not depend on the mailings and that the fraud was completed once the defendant signed the vouchers. The Court refused to interpret the statute as merely a jurisdictional requirement and stated that “Congress could have drafted the mail fraud statute so as to require only that the mails be in fact used as a result of the fraudulent scheme.”

However, in Schmuck, the Court did expand the mail fraud statute. In Schmuck, the defendant sold used cars to auto dealers in which he had rolled back the odometers to inflate the vehicles’ value. The dealers sent title application forms to the state department of transportation to register the cars after the dealers sold them to individual purchasers. The Court held that the sale of the vehicles depended on the transfer of title and that, although the mailing of the registration may not have contributed directly to the scheme, it was necessary for the passage of title and perpetuation of the scheme.

In recent years Congress has amended the mail fraud statute twice. In 1988 Congress added section 1346, which states that the term “scheme to defraud” includes a scheme to deprive another of the intangible right of honest services. In 1994 Congress expanded the use of the mails to include any parcel that is “sent or delivered by a private or commercial interstate carrier.” As a result of these amendments, the mail fraud statute has become a broad act for prosecution of dishonest and fraudulent activities, as long as those crimes involve the mails or an interstate carrier.

By David on Jun 7, 2012

Now the scam letters are arriving in Texas and signed by “Denise Cale”. Good grief.

By FCB on Jun 11, 2012

I too received a letter from traveldealsmail.com signed Dorothy Nale. I live in Ohio. This one they are associating themselves with Expedia and Trip Advisor.

By D on Jun 12, 2012

Received same letter in Brownsburg, IN signed D. Cale (Denise Cale) VP

By Lisa on Jun 12, 2012

I received a letter in the mail today in Orlando, Florida signed by “Denise Cale” from “US Airlines” with the phone number 1-866-537-4560.

By K on Jun 13, 2012

We live in Orlando and got a hand addressed envelope with no return address today from Phoenix. Signed Renee Cast. Asked to call 1-866-202-1875. SCAM!

By Jeff Schaap on Jun 13, 2012

Letters arriving in Massachusetts now…U S Airlines letterhead. Mine from Denise Cale, VP. Phone 866-575-0464. Meet in Mansfield to tell you about Universal Travel.

By Marcia on Jun 15, 2012

i received the letter from a Renee Cast postmarked from Phoenix Arizona

By mic on Jun 16, 2012

After all the negative posts I read and thinking that this might be too good to be true my wife and decided to give this a shot. We showed up at this office near our home that seemed to be rented out by this company. I assumed it was rented because I work with a lot of business for my work and they never look like this. It’s kinda funny too the way they have the place decorated like they just ran out and bought some “beach resort starter kit” haha. The dead giveaway that it was a Fake office was the carpet, because it was FILTHY. I mean if you dropped your pen on the floor you might think twice about picking it up.
Everyone was a little cheesy and over friendly but that’s about expected from this sort of thing. Then they bring you to this room to hear about what this club has to offer. The guy gives his speech for about 45-60 minutes which he does a good job and I started to think about maybe doing this. Afterward you meet with their vacation consultants to go over pricing. So we’re in one big room and they had about 20 additional consultants (which turned out to be the closers) lined along the back wall. They have a bunch of little tables set up where each couple meets with this consultant.
Up to this point it’s not so bad and I’m still considering signing up. They had this young girl, maybe 19 that they have you paired up with and she’s doing her best to relate with us by asking things like so how long we’ve been married and then saying “that’s cool!” It felt a little awkward and phony but I wanted to give her the benefit and hear what she had to say. The pitch was very scripted and we were still on the fence. After about 5-10 minutes of us not biting on the “deal” the head guy came out with a special offer just for our group.. A $1000 off!!! Now this is where I really started to feel like this was a shady deal. Everyone in the office starts clapping and saying “no way” “that’s great”, “thanks Tom (or whatever the guys name was”!
Red flags go up for me immediately!!! Really, this seems even more rehearsed and I’m feeling like everyone is in on the joke except for me.
Even with the $1000 off we’re still not biting, so the young girl waves to the back wall and the closer comes in. Now this closer has go an even better deal that she can only give out to friends and family but she’s going to make an exception for us. Can you believe it? This women we just met likes us so much that we going to get the special special offer haha. After almost an hour of the back and forth we decide it’s time to leave and walk.
Boy were we glad to get out of there! I can’t explain the pressure but it felt like I’d been stuck in a traffic jam for two hours and finally got moving again.
Now I go to redeem this complimentary tickets, that are not Free btw. First you must send in the forms with at $4.95 money order and wait 45 days for them to send you a Registration form. Once you get that you pay $50.00 per ticket for a Registration Activation Fee (must be done in 30 days). This also must be a money order and once they receive payment then they’ll send you an email within 10 days to reserve a spot. Once you do that they want another 59.00 per ticket for processing fees. Also if the flight is canceled or moved, you are out of the money and don’t get to reschedule. I’ve also called a few times and this flight company is very unfriendly and doesn’t want to give a straight answer. I think at this point we just plan to cut our losses. However if you do decide to go and want to sign up. take my advice and hold out from buying as long as you can because they’ll keep dropping the price.

Good Luck
J

By JBro on Jun 18, 2012

i just received the same letter yesterday, not knowing that this could be a scam, the letter head said united airways on top. So i called 1-866-202-1593, the set up an appointment in Gurnee Ill i live in Chicago. The email was sent by

see below!!!!!!

1425 Tri State Parkway

Suite 130

Gurnee, IL 60031

Please respond to this email to confirm your appointment, or please call me at 1-866-213-2799.

We are looking forward to seeing you!

Jennifer Grant

Jennifer Grant

Confirmation Manager

***I AM VERY SUPRISED NOBODY HAS DONE ANYTHING ABOUT CONVINCTING THESE PEOPLE FOR DEFRAUDING THE PUBLIC. ALL I SEE IS WEBSITE RELATED TO THEM BUT NOTHING IS BEING DONE!!! AM SURPRISE THE MEDIA IS NOT INVOLVED IN IT. SO MANY PEOPLE ACCROSS THE COUNTRY ARE GETTING THESE LETTERS AND NOBODY IS DOING ANYTHING WOW,WHAT COUNTRY DO WE LIVE IN PEOPLE!!!

By claudia on Jun 19, 2012

My dad recieved one today from a Megan Lane in Orlando, FL from traveldeals.

By Jennifer on Jun 19, 2012

Letter received yesterday dated June 18, 20112, from American Airways promising two tickets anywhere in the US — a $1,398.00 value. Call 1-866-865-8065. Signed, Renee Cast, Vice President.

By Omer Smith on Jun 22, 2012

DITTO!
My wife and I went to the same “cheezy” sales pitch in Upstate South Caolina. The price dropped 1000…then another 1000.00 and they threw in friends and family. The airline voucher is a fraud, and if you send in the 4.95 fee without the 50.00 processing the voucher is invalid. Buyer beware! Run Forest Run!

By Tim on Jun 27, 2012

By the way who is American Airways? The “company” states it is their marketing company. I looked in D&B and BBB around the Southeast and there is no such animal. Most of the Vacation Savings companies are rated with BBB as an F.

By Tim on Jun 27, 2012

Thanks for posting. We received the exact letter in Port St. Lucie, Florida. We were actually ready to go, but not now. Thanks again.

By Linda on Jun 27, 2012

We rec’d the letter signed by Kelly Mann. We live in Ann Arbor, MI, and had scheduled a time to meet with them but didn’t go at the last minute. We are glad we didn’t.

By Kathy on Jul 3, 2012

I recieved a letter saying I got two free airline tickets but mine said it was from American Airlines. The number they gave me was 1-866-756-3889. In winter springs florida

By Lori on Jul 5, 2012

My letter was sent on “American Airways” paper. No other identifying marks and no return address. Signed by “Wendy Cae”, tel. 1-866-786-5952. Where in the heck do they get all the addresses???

By SK ashley on Jul 6, 2012

I got one 07/07/2012, postmarked Phoenix, AZ, signed by VP Jacklyn Bing.

Isn’t this mail fraud? Isn’t there some way I can get these a-holes to pay me?

By TexasVoter on Jul 7, 2012

Received letter today from “US Airlines”, I work for a major commercial airline and know there is no such company! I wish these creeps didn’t have my address and contact information. Mine was signed by “Jacklyn Bing” and the telephone number is 866-759-4705.

By Kelly on Jul 9, 2012

I am glad I took the time to read these posts. I always knew these were a hoax, but I signed up to check it out anyway. I am only interested in the airline tickets, but it seems like there are too many hoops to jump through, so I’m better off saving my time and buying tickets on my own! It’s amazing how many people are taken in by these scam artists!

By Leslie on Jul 10, 2012

Got one too. Provo, UT.

By Bryan Beus on Jul 13, 2012

I just received this letter in the mail. The envelope was handwritten. I live in the Pittsburgh area. The letter was signed by VP Beatrice Gill. I planned on shredding the letter and knew it was scam. I really hope these people get caught soon. Ridiculous!

By Amanda on Jul 14, 2012

This letter is now circulating Connecticut.

By Cynthia on Jul 15, 2012

Yup, they’re in Salt Lake City now–got my letter today from Beatrice Gill, handwritten envelope/signature. Website at the bottom of the letter is http://www.traveldealsmail.com–which takes you to an “Expedia” website. That’s what threw me–I booked a trip through Expedia last month. The number on my letter is 1-866-691-4693.

Watch out world!

By Amy on Jul 16, 2012

I just received my letter, addressed to my former married name! It’s signed by Vice President Kerry Dyer. I might block my phone number, call them at the 1-866-546-1689 number on the awards letter, and ask if I could transfer this magnificent gift “worth up to $1,298.00″ to our hard-working, crime-busting Police force for a potential upcoming benefit fundraiser. LOL! thanks to all who posted about this scam!

By Pam on Jul 18, 2012

Received my letter from Meredith Loya, vp, right to the recycling, thanks for all the posts.

By Maureen on Jul 19, 2012

Received the letter today, Jul 21, also signed by Vice President Kerry Dyer, but with a different number, 1866-514-9756. I’m from Chicago.

By Ken on Jul 21, 2012

My husband also got this letter,We have received letters like this before,all were put in the trash. Thank you for the heads up,it did sound to good to be true,if it sounds to good then its scam!!!

By Joy Stipkovits on Jul 23, 2012

I got the same letter, near Pittsburgh PA – but addressed to my father, who passed away 12 years ago. No wonder they couldn’t contact him! (lol) Company is “Traveldeals” – no physical nor web address and the retail value is for $1398. The phone number they use is 1-866-493-7421 and the Vice President here is Beatrice Gill.

By Tina on Jul 25, 2012

I just received this letter with a header for US Airlines. Not to be confused with the legit US Airways. Name on the bottom was Kerry Dyer and number 1-866-514-9756. I was also given the address: 1425 Tri State Parkway, Gurnee IL, number to call 866-213-2799. I asked for the company name and was told it’s called ‘Travel Deals’ and the website is (I’m adding spaces so it’s not clickable) travel deals (dot) com.
I Googled the site and the address is listed with hello world pages (funny if you’re a programmer) and Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet text – again… all signs of scam. The BBB has this address listed as a AB Travel with a D rating. It should be lower.

By Val on Jul 25, 2012

Mine is dated 7/13/12. We are in Florida. The check is “signed” by Suzanne Hill and lists a number to call as 866-493-1492. There is no return address.

This is off to file 13.

By Patti on Jul 26, 2012

Yep just got my letter today. Signed by Jacklyn Paul, Vice President. 866-481-2524. I called just to see what recording I would get and I got an actual person. It’s after 10:30pm at night! When I started to express my skepticism and ask questions, the man making my appointment got a bit impatient and his tone was short when saying “I’m explaining that!” I made the appointment but kept doing research. SO glad to find this blog / site. I was told I would receive an email tomorrow to confirm my appointment but I got an email almost immediately. I’ve just responded that I am canceling my appointment.

By Ruth on Jul 26, 2012

Just got one today. dated 7/23/12. Hand written real stamp that went through Phoenix. I like the way they capitalized Continental US. Just in case i didn’t buy the US Airlines fake out i might think it was
from Continental Airlines. Both worked for a second.
VP Jacklyn Paul signed it 1-866-480-9766

By Rocco on Jul 27, 2012

Got mine today, very “personal” looking signed by Jacklyn Paul vice president… 866-481-2524…HA! I was immediately suspicious and googled it, here I am

By Pat on Jul 27, 2012

I got mine from Beatrice… seems like a nice lady …I wanna be her slave !!!!!

By Joe on Jul 30, 2012

thanks everyone for the heads up oh lol what a scam, just got mine, jacklin paul vice president

By Allie on Jul 30, 2012

I received one of these letters last week…mine signed by Elise Tiyo ….knew it was a scam….so I looked it up…which brought me here. Too bad that some people fall for these scams.

By Jill on Aug 2, 2012

I will post for the sake of unity, U.S. Airlines- VP – Renee Cast 2 tickets bogus

By JD on Aug 2, 2012

Received my letter today in the Chicago suburbs from Jacklyn Paul, Vice President. Hard to believe what they are doing is worth the time, money and postage. What a waste. People fall for this stuff, really?!?!

By MR on Aug 4, 2012

Got a letter in the Apollo PA Area from http://www.traveldealsmail.com for 2 roundtrip airline tickets anywhere in the contintental US retail value up to $1,398.00
the phone number is 1-866-303-6798

signed by Vice President -Elise Tiyo

So by reading all the above I would this letter is a scam.

By Tom on Aug 5, 2012

My letter was from Jacklyn Paul 866-415-0380. I called at 6:30am, to check out what the scam was, and got voice mail. I left a funny message with no contact info. I may call a few more times just to prank them…perhaps I will record a few…

By BA on Aug 6, 2012

Just got one today stamped august 6th 2012. Says its from us airlines. Its signed by Joanne Cane VP. The number is 18666189974. Postage stamp says Phoenix Arizona.

By Liz on Aug 10, 2012

I received a letter today. There was no return address on the postage, just said that it went through Phoenix. From US Airlines, which is not an airline. Said I needed to respond by a specific date and that the value was $1,298.00. Haha! I wish. The number on mine was 866-646-0104 and it was signed Joanne Cane.

By Emily on Aug 10, 2012

Got mine today in Boston, MA

By Phoebus on Aug 10, 2012

my wife recieved this letter today signed Joanne Cane “vice President”

Happy at home in Kansas

By jayhawkfan on Aug 13, 2012

Recieved a stamped envelope with No return address from AZ852. My name was misspelled, appeared to be hand written but is some sort of computer font handwritting font in blue ink. US Airlines no address signed J Cane above Joanne Cane Vise President. I am in Utah and we do have local News Stations that do investigate these things do I will forward it to them as well as a Utah Fraud Report Line. If I have the time I might screw with them if they are a REAL biz & contact AZ authorities.-c

By Carolyn R on Aug 13, 2012

My husband received this letter it says from US Airlines – Flight Coupon. It has a boarding pass but it says it needs to be certified to be valid. but general letter info is the same as you all saying. Not signed by anyone just Awards Department. Thank you everyone whom has posted their posts, very helpful – SCAM!!!! They are trying very hard to get people to believe it’s something real. Phone # used 1-866-586-8049

By Svetik on Aug 13, 2012

I received a copy of the letter today. The envelope was postmarked from Phoenix. The letter is dated August 6th, 2012 (exactly how it is typed), and was postmarked on the 10th. The envelope was handwritten, and my name was incorrectly spelled. The number listed for my response is 866.618.9974. It was signed by “Joanne Cane”. I live in Kansas.

By Dena on Aug 14, 2012

Rec’d a copy of a similar letter from US Airlines (Never have flown with them) for a round trip for two. Post marked from Phoenix, hand written address, the telephone number listed is 1-866-618-9974, and it was signed Joanne Cane. From Kansas. Not really “too good to be true”, more like “too weird to be true”!!!

By KJ B on Aug 14, 2012

I received a letter today, signed by Joannes Cane. I figured it is a scam since I didn’t sign up for anything. The number they used is 1-866-646-0106. I live in Oregon.

By Kimberly Rivera on Aug 15, 2012

Received also in Wisconsin on 8/15/12-same “award notification/check/claim code number, $1398. Called and given address as 1425 Tri State Parkway, Gurnee, Ill 60031 Suite 130 and a phone number to call to confirm a time (and receive a gift for calling) for a 90 minute presentation and to bring ID and a major credit card “for identification purposes only” stated. Told vouchers were for tickets good for anywhere in continental US, good for 2 round trip tickets for one year, and no blackout dates except travel 7 days before or after a major holiday. Stated “free travel except normal taxes and fees” was cited when I questioned any additional costs. Told it was for a “tour of their showroom” and to pick up vouchers. Confirmation number was 866-213-2799. Thank you for the posts above as we will not be attending! Yes–deceptive indeed at best.

By Lauri on Aug 15, 2012

Received letter form “US Airlines” from Joanne Cane VP. I have ‘qualified for an award of 2 two roundtrip ticket’ phone number to call 866-569-0506

By Carta on Aug 17, 2012

My husband received a check travel voucher in the amount of $1,400.00 payable to US Airlines on his behalf. The check was signd by C Rey.
The letter was very similar to the ones mentioned above and the number to call was 1-866-569-3417. We live in Orlando, Fl.
Thank you for all your posts. I am glad I searched about it first.

By Thais on Aug 22, 2012

Kansas – received letter dated aug. 20th, 2012, with letterhead US Airlines, signed by VP Jill Taye, tel # 866-568-0147

By Sarah on Aug 27, 2012

Kansas – received my letter Aug29, 2012. No return addres on the envelope with hand written address. 2 round trip tickets worth $1,298.00 signed by Jill Taye. #866-568-0147

By William on Aug 29, 2012

Ohio received the same letter today, only difference is at the top it reads NEWS. And is signed A Fay (Alice Fay) Vice President

By Roger on Sep 4, 2012

My husband got 3 of these letters in the past 2weeks. The funny part is two of them have different names as the Vice President.
I wonder what the scam is. Are they trying to gather more info for identity fraud?

By Marina O on Sep 5, 2012

Same details as everyone else here. Jacklyn Paul, VP. Live in Pittsburgh, PA, letter dated July 30th, 2012. Called 1-866-384-5167, got recording in a British accent, then listened to an obviously scripted reading from someone claiming to be from a marketing company. When I referred to the scam-related info I had read on the internet, the response was, “How can this be a scam, they’re not asking for any money. This is a legitimate offer…” (or words to that effect). I guess no matter what someone is offering, there are marketing companies willing to make the calls and set up the appointments. So glad I came across this website. Thank you! (I hope I don’t start getting e-mails as a result of providing my “required” e-mail address here.

By Sandy on Sep 8, 2012

Arrived today. Pittsburgh, PA Area. http://www.traveldealsmail.com ME-8xxxx “supposedly” Expedia.com affiliate. From: Phoenix, AZ. Phone: 1-866-530-1636. VP: Crystal Ashe, Signed: C. Ashe
To bad we don’t have a return address for everyone to send 100 mails each to teach them how it feels. Oddly enough I booked a plane through Expedia within the last 2 months. Will be having a word with them concerning this, though it is not confirmed that they have anything to do with this.

By er on Sep 13, 2012

We received a Final Notice Award Notification (Official Documents Enclosed). Posted Marked Oklahoma City,OK Permit # 324. The notification had a US Airlines letter head. It was signed Sincerely, Awards Department 1-866-493-7435 (This looked like it was computer generated letter with a flight coupon.(Must be certified to be valid.

By Ora B on Sep 21, 2012

Hi Y’all,
I just received this letter in mail today dated Sept 20,2012 from AZ852 signed Cathy Stein vice president. phone number 1-866-870-7042. I live in Boston Massachusetts and now we are being targeted by these miscreants.
Sincerely,
Steve G

By Steven Gopen on Sep 24, 2012

I received one in Pittsburgh today. Had US Airlines letter head, VP is Cathy Stein and no address for them. I knew it was a scam but called anyway to see what they have to say. Basically they will give you free tickets but first you have to decide where you want to go and when, and then pay tax for the tickets. Yeah, like after I pay them tax I get my free tickets…please.
I kept asking a lot of questions and the lady hang up on me. Hehehe.

By YA on Sep 25, 2012

I received one sent from Phoenix to me in Salt Lake City, UT. It is signed VP Cathy Stein. When I called, all I heard was a message saying my call was important and to stay on the line. No sense in even wasting my time waiting for a joke.

By Jason Finch on Sep 28, 2012

Just received one in MA today. I thought it was odd at a first look. The address was handwritten and with awful handwriting. Then the letter head was “US Airlines” and sooo fake! It was almost comical. This letter said the same as the rest,except signed Cathy Stein with a phone # of 1-866-353-3192. These people suck.

By Paula D on Sep 29, 2012

I received one in Boston this weekend from Cathy Stein, VP. Handwritten envelope, no return address and the letter was very fake looking. Black logo header that doesn’t even closely resemble anything official from US Airlines.

By Marianne D on Oct 1, 2012

10/1/12 (866)-353-3192 CATHY STEIN thanks but no thanks! US Airlines…haha…really?!!
Im a Wells Fargo customer also…hmm! Go get a real job LOSERS!

People always remember “You NEVER get anything for free!”

By Annoyed on Oct 1, 2012

I just received a letter almost identical to your letters. Mine was from “US Airlines” and was signed by Cathy Stein – Vice President. My offer expires on October 3rd. Should I rush right down there and buy their program so I can get their fee airline tickets and the additional free “travel gift” for calling today? Not!!!

Isn’t anyone working to put these guys out of business?

By Lynn T on Oct 1, 2012

I got the same letter today and called them. The woman I spoke to was very shady. I asked her for her work address and she said she didn’t know it. She said that she knew how to drive by “remembering the way to work” HA !!!!!

By Mike on Oct 1, 2012

letter received yesterday…had a hand written address to a mailing address i used maybe 5 years ago…letter was the same “been trying to contact, continental airlines 1398 in value letter”…signed by Jill Sharp

By Michael Wolak on Oct 3, 2012

I’m so glad I found this site. I received a hand-written envelope to my dad, who doesn’t live in my house, postmarked from Phoenix, AZ. Opened the letter and it said “US Airlines” at the top – not on their letterhead with the wrong logo. Same format as the above letters signed by Margaret Fultz VP. I implore all of you to not go through with being transferred to a live person. Thank God I didn’t reach someone or they would’ve received an earful.

By Ryan on Oct 6, 2012

Same fake “Award Notification” letter from US Airlines.

Lists phone number of: 1-866-49-7435.

“Call us at 1-866-493-7435 to Claim your 2 round trip airline tackets worth up to $1,298 Today!”

Sent to Clackamas, Oregon

Note: Outside of letter stated “Offical Documents Enclosed” and attempted to mimic IRS document with “2012″ on it.

By Paris Kirk on Oct 10, 2012

Recieved mine yesterday. Always promise more than they can deliver. Mine is from Jaqueline Simms, Vice President. Interesting how many Vice Presidents there are in a company that is about as solid as a vapor. Typical hand written address on envelop with no return address, surprise, surprise. Would love to make this practice ILLEGAL!

By Ron on Oct 19, 2012

Mine came in the mail as a US Airways Fly Away promotion. US Airways and Fly Away are both legit (I’m a frequent flier member), so without thinking, I gave the number a call (1-888-639-6990). The lady on the phone asked for a promo code, which was printed on the card, so I gave it to her. She then asked for some demographic questions; name, marriage status, name of spouse, whether my household income was greater than $50K. Her phone was ringing off the hook and she must have gotten confused, because she ran me through the questions twice. She said, “Well, congratulations, you have two round trip tickets to anywhere in the USA plus two nights hotel in most major cities. This is to promote a new travel agency opening in Issaquah, Washington called “Pennies to Paradise. All you need to do is join us at the Issaquah Holiday Inn for a 90 minute presentation on Pennies to Paradise’s services. This is not a timeshare and you will not be asked to pay any money.” She asked for a phone number, so I gave her an internet voicemail number. I wasn’t planning on going since it was scheduled for Thursday after work, but figured I’d keep my options open. After reading this thread, the complaints to the BBB and state Attorneys General, I’m glad I saw this for the scam it is before committing and missing Thursday Night Football. That would have pissed me off royally. Same old same on this… if it sounds too good to be true, it generally is.

By Zak on Oct 22, 2012

Got the same letter today in Rhode Island. Signed by Jaqueline Simms with a phone number 1-866-381-9944. We must respond by October 24, 2012. Thats not happening!! It is post marked in Phoenix Arizona.

By William on Oct 22, 2012

Letter from Jaqueline Simms 1-866-673-3911

Letter is the same…word for word. Just the date, recepient, phone number and contact person vary.

By New Recipient on Oct 24, 2012

I am so excited…a free trip from US Airlines….going to call Cathy as soon as I finish corresponding with a gentleman in Senegal who is giving me $4,500,000.00 if I will only give him 49.00 and all of my personal information and bank account info.

I never life could be so SWEET!

By Brad on Oct 26, 2012

Yea this is definitely a big time scam, that is very repetitive and all over the country. I live near Orlando FL and received this same letter. It had all the usual signs Hand written name and address on the envelope, American Airways in bold across the top of the letter. I received it 10/26/12 and it was dated for 10/20/12. The letter suspiciously had congratulations you “Qualify” for an award of 2 round-trip airline tickets for up to $1,398.00. Of course i immediately knew it was a scam anything too good to be true and out of the blue is most likely a scam or there is something else behind it. It was had a sense of urgency at the 2nd paragraph in closing saying “We have attempted contacting you several times without success. This is our last attempt if we do not hear from you soon, we may need to issue the ticket vouchers to the alternate” – Yea anyone else not aware and will fall for the scam!!! Contact number was 1-866-753-5880 and the letter signed “Cortney Kuhn” VP. Letter was from Phoenix Arizona. Good luck hope no one gets scammed into this.. I got my kicks from it i called them from a blocked # and acted all interested but asked a lot of questions and frustrated them!! LOL.. haha I guess i got the last laugh!!

By Robert Carmona on Oct 26, 2012

In Oklahoma I received the same letter today from Jaqueline Simms 1-866-753-5083

The first thing I did was look it up on the internet and here I am at this website.

Mailing letters is not cheap, I wonder how much they spend on postage for every successful scam.

By John on Oct 27, 2012

Arkansas is now getting the letters dated 10/22/12 from Jaqueline Simms with US Airlines, deadline to call 1-866-673-3911 by 10/31/12. Same earmarks as others – handwritten envelope with US 45c stamp postmarked out of Phoenix AZ. And of course, no return address, and no company information on the letter.

I hope people aren’t falling for this!

By C Coker on Oct 28, 2012

In Cape Cod ,Mass I received same letter Says US Airlines tickets $1298.00 Jaqueline Simms 1-866-753-5875

By shirley on Oct 29, 2012

Received in Chicago, IL today: a letter from one “American Airways” dated 10/22/12, promising 2 roundtrip airline tickets at a retail value of up to $1398.00. From a supposed “Cortney Kuhn” (new VP!) @ 866-753-7106. Also came in a handwritten envelope postmarked US 0.45 from Phoenix, AZ.

I pretty much knew it was a scam. Checked the web to find out how far it had gone. Just wanted to post to keep track of the fraud. Thank for the site!

By Kristin H on Nov 1, 2012

Got my letter today.

American Airways was headlined.

Ours was 1398.00 value.

name of VP was monica hunt.

signed M Hunt.

Go figure. 866 746 4358

By jason on Nov 1, 2012

Just received my letter today from VP Jamie Cape of US Airlines for two airline tickets. Can’t wait to go, heh, heh, heh.

By David on Nov 1, 2012

Got my letter today for my free airline tickets from “American Airways” and signed by their VP Monica Hunt. Apparently you all are really getting scammed, since my round trip is worth $1,398.00.

Glad they wrote to me, since they said in the letter that they had tried several times to contact me.

Stupid Scammers… first clue this was a scam: no return address on the envelope. Second clue: regular paper, not letterhead.

By Joel on Nov 1, 2012

I also rcvd a letter from American Airways stating I qualified for an award of 2 roundtrip airline tickets and the award is up to $1,398.00 is such a scam people do not fall for it. Im from Orlando Fl and when I called that number to verify they wanted to know my income if i`m married or single. Why ask all this questions if I was award……. DONT FALL FOR IT!!!!!!! Thanks to this website for letting me read all this post

By Jenny on Nov 2, 2012

Got a letter today, from American Airways, same phone number 866-746-4358….signed by Monica Hunt, VP. Sent from Phoenix, AZ…real stamp!

By Mark on Nov 2, 2012

Apparently Monica Hunt, VP of American Airways, can also be reached at 1-866-753-0075.

By Cristal on Nov 2, 2012

I got mine from Jamie Cape..V.P of US Airways

By William on Nov 3, 2012

My husband received his letter yesterday. It is from Us airlines.He has to respond by Nov. 7th or they will be passed on to an alternate. The number is 1-866-752-8905. The person that signed it is Jamie Cape. I am a very suspicious person anyway, and got this letter, I knew it wasn’t real.I hope everyone is made aware of this. If you have elderly parents, you should be on the look out for this..By the way, I’m in the great state of Oklahoma.

By Misty on Nov 4, 2012

i received letter today from US Airlines, same letter as you have posted, 2 airline tickets worth 1298.00, has different phone #1-866-673-3910 and vice president jamie cape. cant even keep their vp’s straight. lol

By vickie on Nov 4, 2012

My letter was from Monica Hunt too. I figured it was a scam and not a good one. Threw it in the trash.

By Don Pagel on Nov 5, 2012

Mine is from Jamie Cape, US Airlines @ 1-866-209-8342. I googled this simply because it looks like a letter a jr high student could write and print – no color, not official and vague. They will have to do better than this!

By Lynn H. on Nov 12, 2012

My husband got one too!! Monica Hunt must have given up!! From American Airways. Signed B (Bethany) Mays…it looks like my two year old daughter signed it. The phone number is 866-949-7214. Located in Mansfield Ma…total scam. Thanks for all the posts, I knew it!

By Kellie on Nov 16, 2012

I received one today, it didn’t have any signature on it. It just said sincerely, Awards Department. the title was US Airlines, 2 round trip ticket, worth $1298. phone number is 1866-949-7198

By Darren on Nov 26, 2012

My boss also recieved this letter award of 2 roundtrip airline tickets.
Rtail valu of $1298.00 Certain restrictions apply. Please call 1-866-949-5036.

Regards,
D Hall
Deborah Hall
Vice President

By Chris on Dec 4, 2012

They are down in Ga down, received one Dec 1st, same MO, they are now using “grand opening” of Scenic Travel, as the draw, same deal with free airline tickets, etc. phone # is 1-877-932-1947. Beware!

By Jim on Dec 7, 2012

I recieved a letter today in Colorado Springs. The voucher was from Travel Union for 2 RT tickets on US Airlines. The voucher must be certified by calling 18669492584.

By Brendan on Dec 9, 2012

I received 2 of these vouchers Sept. 5 and Sept. 13, 2012. This was apparently mailed from Oklahoma City, OK. I suppose they think that 8 days was too long to wait for a response? LOL. I’m guessing they have me twice in their scam database or forgot to flag my record in their scam db that a mailer had already been sent the first time. It has “Notice Urgency: EXTREME”, “PERSONAL AND CONFIDENTIAL”, supposedly “OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS ENCLOSED”. For credibility, it says “Note: This is not a timeshare or land sales offer”. “Sincerely, Awards Department”, but no where does it say what company within which this “Department” is, other than a sketchy “US Airlines” logo at the top of the doc. I counted about a good dozen distinct fonts being used on this very small mailer. That, to me, is definitely a sign of a scam, along with the non-descript and bogus-looking “US Airlines” company logo that only appears once in all of the mailer.

I’m sure all this is common and not news to anyone here, but I thought I would post what were the most significant impressions and observations.

By Paul on Jan 1, 2013

I received a letter from United Airways signed by Amy Reed, Vice President. The envelope was handwritten with my name & address but no return address. Conveniently, the postmark is illegible so I can’t tell what city it was stamped. I called the number & when it said, “Thank you for calling Travel Awards Division,” I immediately Googled it. Thank you for posting this….I hung up & threw it away.

By Brooke on Jan 12, 2013

Brooke,
I’m in Chicagoland and received a letter from United Airways also signed Amy Reed. Phoenix postmark., where is my trash can?

By Gail on Jan 14, 2013

They have a new VP,signed Sue Bell

By William Anaya on Jan 16, 2013

I also received a letter, signed by Sue Bell, VP. Hand written envelope, and seems to be hand signed by Sue Bell. It’s a shame as some people will believe this is a true offer.

By SA on Jan 17, 2013

Received in Cincinnati, Ohio on 1/17/2013. Letter dated January 14. Hand-addressed envelope with first class stamp. Letterhead reads company name ‘ANDERSON LANG.’ Signed by ‘Sue Bell, Vice President’ as many others have noted above. Contact number 1-866-955-0926.

By Britt on Jan 17, 2013

Got one today. Company Webster Hall, signed by Vice President Jan Hill, the phone number is 1-866-978-9406.

By Jill on Feb 4, 2013

I got one dated Feb 11,2013 from American Airways VP Zoe Dyer @ 1-866-953-6545

By Arnie on Feb 16, 2013

I got one of this letters and Thank God I came in to check on them. Mine is signed by yet another VP to the company, Dana Kline.

By Sandra Gonzalez on Mar 5, 2013

Dana Kline provided the following number for me to call: 1-855-879-8217. And they are having a presentation tomorrow at 4:30pm at 31130 Cortez Blvd. In case anyone from the media or interested in exposing them wants to attend you can use my reservation number: BKxxxx. [EDITOR: edited to protect you. They check driver's license and credit card at the door anyway.]
Sandra.

By Sandra Gonzalez on Mar 5, 2013

I receive a voucher on 3/9/2013 for $1,298.00 to use toward 2 airlinre tickets.it was sigb by Jan Lane number was 1-866-349-0122

By Kimberly from Charlotte NC on Mar 11, 2013

I have one dated March 25th signed by Sue Bayler. Number 1-866-915-1587
I called the number to tell them to leave me alone, and all they want is to get you into a Travel Agency so you will get scammed into buying some other crap.

By Lisa Ponthieux on Apr 1, 2013

Received mine for two night resort getaway. The wording is exactly like the letter above. My VP appears to be new on the scene: Judi Cane 866-981-5712.

By Kris from Orlando FL on Apr 16, 2013

Now they have jumped onto Hyatt. Received a letter stating I qualified for an award of a complimentary two night resort getaway. Everything else fits the same MO as the other notices. Even the hand-signed signature from the VP, Judi Cane.

By William Jackson on Apr 16, 2013

I got mine today, and like Kris above me I am also from Orlando. They must be hitting central Fl right now. Anyways.. Heading was “Peterson White”, number was 866-221-3638 and VP was Sue Ross. Plane tickets, no airline affiliation, value $1350. Everything else was cookie cutter. Oh and tracking gibberish at the bottom.

By Dave on Apr 17, 2013

I receive a voucher on 4/22/2013 for $1,350.00 to use toward 2 airlinre tickets.it was sigb by Ali Hull ne number was 1-866-510-1821
reference # YU-7xxxx

By Irina Ryjykh on Apr 22, 2013

Just got a letter today. I too live in Orlando. Heading on mine was Percy Warner, phone number is 866-592-2390 and signed by Len Hill Vice President. Same deal, plane tickets valued at $1,350.00
Scam! Beware!

By Ron on Apr 25, 2013

Received a letter dated 4/22/13 phone number 1-866-638-9284 signed by Eli Rey VP. Same story as above for $1350.00, but I am from Arizona.

By Wendi on May 1, 2013

I received on 5/4/2013 a voucher for $1,350 for US airlines. Signed by Taylor Barrone number 1-866-430-7943 I’m in Sunrise, FL

By Dee on May 6, 2013

Singed by Taylor Barrone. Phone is 866-430-7943. Tamarac, FL.

By Kay on May 26, 2013

I received on 5/28/2013 dated 5/20/2013 a letter stating I qualified for an award for 2 round trip tickets. Also stating the tickets are valid for travel any where in the U.S. from any major air port. The retail value is up to $1,350 with certain restrictions applying. Signed by Keli Hayes Vice President number
I was told that they made several attempts to contact me and left a number 1-866-749-0614 to call. ’m in Illinois

By Laura on May 28, 2013

We got one 6/3/13 dated 5/23/13. Phone is 1-866-815-6156. Travel Union in Scottsdale, AZ.
Value $1350 signed by Angela Hudson.
We are in Seattle, WA.

By Rox on Jun 5, 2013

just received a letter from “American” – same letter signed by Ali Dunn, Vice President
with 1-866-237-6916 to call.

By Deb on Jun 11, 2013

Got the Ali Dunn one. I called and now keep calling back and rescheduling for a different date and time. My, they seem to be getting annoyed.
Reminds me of the old days on ebay selling junk IT parts to scammers from africa, in bulk, and forcing them to pay very unreasonable import fees to get these packages that they think are five laptops int the country and are actually broken dusty cooling fans and power cables.

By Eric on Jun 14, 2013

Just received a letter from “American” – same exact letter as originally posted. Signed by Ali Dunn, Vice President. It says to call 1-866-243-7675.

I live in Virginia.

I wonder how they pick their victims.

By Kimberly on Jun 17, 2013

Got this letter on June 17, 2013 from “US Airlines” signed by Elise Warren, Guest Services Manager with phone number 1-855-879-8217.
Round Hill, VA

By Theresa on Jun 17, 2013