Virgin Atlantic launching ‘hand baggage only’ and ‘Economy Delight’ fares – what do you get? by Head For Points. I really don’t see this being a good long term plan for traditional carriers. This just means they will be directly competing with ultra low cost carriers that are already entrenched in the market and have more experience in cost cutting and bundling. I see this as selling brand value. Fliers will continue to fly these legacy carriers based on their old reputation until the word gets out about basic economy. Must be working as every airline is going down this path currently.
“Your Miles are Expiring Give Us Money” Phone Call Scam by View From The Wing. Whenever I get contacted directly I always state that I will call them back using the phone number on the official website. I find it funny when places call me and then ask me to verify my identity to proceed, you called me. I’ll be the one verifying your identity.
Is Hyatt Timeshare Torture Worth $1800 in Value? Share Your Thoughts! by Miles to Memories. I think the expected ‘value’ is over inflated, but each to their own. When getting these types of deals, always call in and ask for a better offer. As pointed out in the comments some people had the same deal but at $1,295. At the very least it’s usually always possible to get some extra Hyatt points and the cost reduced. As always don’t attend these presentations if you’re not 100% sure you’ll be able to say no (even if you want to buy one, buying on the second hand market will almost always be a better option)
Wells Fargo called me several times wanting to re-fi my mortgages. But first they wanted to confirm who I was. While I was sure it really was Wells Fargo, no way I’m giving info to a voice on the phone who called me. You called my cell phone – who else would it be?!?
Avi (@guest_568948)
March 12, 2018 10:38
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I received a call from Chase a few years ago (I can’t remember what for), and the rep started out the call asking for all sorts of personal and card account information, without providing much in the way of verifying who they were. They were pretty persistent about it too, which set off even more red flags in my head, so I hung up and called back the number on the back of my card… turns out it actually was Chase calling me! The situation was so shady it made me question keeping my accounts open with them.
Falsify the information you provide to them and make them tell you that you have it wrong. Do it more than once to make sure they have all your info. I do this any time a financial institution contacts me or if I’m concerned the number I called might not be legit.
For example, give them your zip but instead of 12345 tell them your zip is 12435. Then the 2nd time tell them 13245 and oh oops I meant to say 12345 all along! Do same with SS, credit card # etc for added security.
They did the same thing to me! It was to verify some potentially fraudulent charge, which made it seem even more like a scam.. It all seemed super shady, but it was legit. Hopefully they’ve changed this practice.
Wells Fargo called me several times wanting to re-fi my mortgages. But first they wanted to confirm who I was. While I was sure it really was Wells Fargo, no way I’m giving info to a voice on the phone who called me. You called my cell phone – who else would it be?!?
I received a call from Chase a few years ago (I can’t remember what for), and the rep started out the call asking for all sorts of personal and card account information, without providing much in the way of verifying who they were. They were pretty persistent about it too, which set off even more red flags in my head, so I hung up and called back the number on the back of my card… turns out it actually was Chase calling me! The situation was so shady it made me question keeping my accounts open with them.
Falsify the information you provide to them and make them tell you that you have it wrong. Do it more than once to make sure they have all your info. I do this any time a financial institution contacts me or if I’m concerned the number I called might not be legit.
For example, give them your zip but instead of 12345 tell them your zip is 12435. Then the 2nd time tell them 13245 and oh oops I meant to say 12345 all along! Do same with SS, credit card # etc for added security.
They did the same thing to me! It was to verify some potentially fraudulent charge, which made it seem even more like a scam.. It all seemed super shady, but it was legit. Hopefully they’ve changed this practice.