Vacation Rental Scams

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Vacation Rental Scams

• Monday, January 14, 2007

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Vacation Scams

• Many people search for vacation rentals online.
• This can be a great way to find the perfect
  rental home for your vacation.
• Unfortunately, scam artists have found ways to
  use this technology to get your money.

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Source
CoastRentals Beach Vacation Blog Tips and
Helpful Info from CoastRentals
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Pressure

• Dont fall for high pressure sales.
• Most scams involve telling you that immediate
  action is needed, or the deal will be lost.
• This wont happen with a legitimate offer.

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Hotel

• Get all the details of any trip you purchase,
  including the name of the hotel where you will be
  staying.
• Check out the hotel and read consumer reviews.
• Call the hotel and verify that they do work with
  the company for vacation packages.

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Documentation

• Get any information about the deal in writing or
  email before you give over a dime of your hard
  earned money.
• Make sure to have them include all restrictions,
  terms or conditions.

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Credit Card

• Dont ever give anyone your credit card number
  until you have verified the authenticity of the
  company making the offer and the deal.

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Better Business Bureau

• Call the Better Business Bureau to check out any
  travel agent or vacation rental company before
  you give a deposit.

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True?

• Never forget the old saying, If it seems too
  good to be true, it probably is too good to be
  true.

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