US Airlines Scam: Roundtrip Tickets, Travel Anywhere in the Continental U.S.
89US Airlines Roundtrip Airline Ticket Scam
Did you receive a letter from US Airlines Vice President Jocelyn Hall saying "you have qualified for an award of 2 roundtrip airline tickets"...for "travel anywhere in the Continental U.S."? Don't bother dialing 1-866-341-6498 or any other number listed at the bottom of the email. This direct mail piece from US Airlines is a scam. Here's why:
1.) US Airlines does not exist. Don't confuse it with US Airways or United Airlines.
2.) There is no return address on the envelope and the to address was handwritten in pen. Additionally, the letter was mailed with a stamp though most major businesses have metered mail.
3.) There are no footnotes or small print about the contest details included.
4.) The letter from US Airlines hasn't been proofread by a copy editor; letters like this from major companies are usually reviewed by professionals. Just a couple of mistakes include "2 roundtrip tickets," which should be "two roundtrip tickets" and "Continental U.S.," which should be "continental U.S."
5.) Don't remember entering a contest? Well, you probably didn't. The letter from "US Airlines" doesn't indicate why or how you won.
If you do dial the number listed for Jocelyn Hall of the fake US Airlines, not only will you be giving your number away, but you could be at risk of giving up additional information about yourself. Don't fall for direct mail scams like these.
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Great site. Thank you for the info. My mother received a letter and wanted to call but I knew something was off by the unprofessional letter head. So glad someone reported this.
Just got one in the mail today. Thanks for the post
I too have received a similar letter today 03/24/2011 i am a retired USAirways employee and can tell you that USAirways is in no way associated with this so called company. i did take your excellant advice and did file a complaint with the US Postal Service today.I currently have a callk in to the Vice president of US Airways to get her thoughts on this matter. This is definitely a scam. Unfortunately I won't be calling Jocelyn as i hope no one will.
Also received this letter today! No return address on the envelope. Very sketchy! Where did they get our addressess?! I will not call, but I hope the word spreads and they don't get to scam anyone.
I received the letter in the mail also. I dialed the number which was an 866 number and then quickly hung up as I was receiving another call. Guess what, the person on the 866 number started calling me back. It was then I realized something is not right at all. An airline would not call me back.
My husband received a letter today. However, the Vice President is now Marcia Oneal. Fortunately, I deal with computers on my job where we are constantly checking for security violations. Didn't take long to see the letter was a fake.
Got a letter today: 1/23/2012, so they are still at it!!! The name at the bottom is: Kristina Bar and the postmark is out of Phoenix, AZ. The phone number on my letter is: 1-866-363-8023 (which I will not be calling)
Just got one in the mail today, dated 1/23/12, from Kristina Bar, VP...haha! 1-866-509-1022. Phoenix , AZ.
I got the same 1/23/12 letter as Suzanne and Colleen. These fraudsters aren't too convincing...
Just got the letter today. Mailed from Phoenix Arizona. They put two 44¢ stamps on a letter with a single piece of paper. Mine was from V.P. Kristina Bar too. The phone number I'm supposed to call is 866-509-3599. I'm in Austin TX. Wonder how anyone falls for this stuff.
I also got letter from V.P. Kristina Bar and knew it was fake. I am in Massachusetts.
I just got one too from Phoenix AZ from Kristina Bar also but number was 866-363-8054. Ugh. I hate stupid scams and stupid fraudulent people! 2 instead of two (too)-ignorant.
I got a letter too. It looks like a real check. I knew it was too good to be true. I'm glad I checked this on-line before I called the number. Thanks!
I received on from Kristina Bar the number was 1-866-509-1038. Same deal as Jane. Two 44cent stamps. Messed up.
These people must not have a life.
Got it too! From Kristina Bar.
Probably part of a make money at home scam.
I just received one on 1/9/2012 from VP Alexis Doug.
Pretty obvious a scam, hope no one calls. Number given was
1-866-370-7680.
Same letter as colleen. I wonder how they got my address????
Thanks. Your hub saved me time doing additional research. I figured it was a scam, but your hub confirmed it for me. I appreciate it.
Received same from VP Kristina Bar dated Jan 23, 2012, postmarked in Phoenix. Call back number 1-866-509-1038 with response deadline of Feb 1. "Forever" stamp used for postage, address handwritten and no return address. "FI-43518" on the bottom of the one page letter.
I just received the same letter Signed Kristina Bar and the number is 1-866-509-1038. I didn't trust it soon as I opened it.
Kristina Bar must have tired fingers. Got her 'personal' letter dated Jan 23, 2012 and it is just like others listed here.
Feb 1 is response date. I'll let that pass. BTW, anybody with a pay phone near by and a few minutes could call this number (866 509 1038) and not worry about getting calls back!
PS Thanks for great web site here!
I am sure this is the same scam. It looks like they may be correcting some of their mistakes. It looks like an official "check" in the amount of $1400.00 signed by Jessica (could be Trish, or Lish) Toll free number is 866-298-9802. US Airlines - Phoenix. AZ. Appears as the same only different.
I received the check version also after having received and ignored the letter version a few weeks earlier. This is a shame. Too many innocent people are going to fall (hard) for this one.....tsk....tsk....
I just got the letter from Brittany Hunt, Vice President, US Airlines. The letterhead doesn't even have an address on it. The phone number on my letter was 866-473-5610. I'm not responding.
Same here. Letter from a Brittany Hunt with the same phone number. Note that they have 'tried' reaching me without success. And that would be when? I haven't received any calls from this number.
Ditto, here in Charleston, SC. Brittany Hunt @ 866-475-7634. What happens if I call? With these phone numbers, you'd think they could be tracked down and stopped... How long does the nonsense have to continue before the police put a stop to it? I'm sure quite a few folks have been taken advantage of. You know what they say- "there's one born every minute..."
Just got a letter today from "Brittany". Phone # 866-474-4347. I live in nothern Illinois. They must be trying to hit everyone in the "Continental US".
Thanks for the heads up. I also rcvd a letter from Brittany @# 866-488-1492. I live in Michigan
Yep, Brittany here as well.
brittney as well, Sent e- mail it to postal inspector.
This is very helpful! Thanks!
Yup, from Brittany Hunt, but at 866-474-2112. New number every day?
Brittany Hunt - 1-866-473-5609
I just got one from Brittany Hunt as well. 866-203-7931...
received one from Brittany Hunt @ #866-473-5610. glad I checked this out. If it seems too good to be true.....
Just got Brittany's letter, phone number 866-473-5609, FL-25011.
I just got the letter from Brittany Hunt, 866-488-1492.
Received same letter here in Florida from Brittany Hunt 866-473-5608
Can't seem to keep a VP for very long!
We got the same Brittany letter today in Michigan 866-488-1492 phone number. Found it very interesting the envelope had forever stamp, no return address, and was not cancelled out by post office?
Got the same letter from Brittany Hunt, same scenario, no return address, posted in Phoenix, AZ and my address is hand written. I live in Austin, Tx. Phone number I am to call is 866-203-7931. (Am not calling BTW)
Got same letter in MI I hate these people
Same here near Chicago today. Number listed was 866-474-4347.
Same here, just showed up in MI with the 1492 phone. Looks like the phone number may be targeted by state.
Brttany Hunt:
1866-487-2932
And it continues. Got one today. Brittany Hunt. 866-203-7931. I'm in Austin, TX. Postmark was hard to read but it looks like Phoenix, AZ.
Wife was so exited about this so I googled the number and got this site. Nice. I knew it was BS. What a waste of stamps and paper LOL. The letter was from Brittany Hunt and the phone number was 866-474-4347.
I am in Austin,tx. Mine came from Brittany Hunt. Designation FM 37548 at the bottom of the letter.
Thanks for the help(and warning!)
Letter from Brittany Hunt to call 866-473-5609 but no postmark on the stamp. Looks like I got a free stamp out of them! Also code FL-26242 on the bottom. Thanks.
I hate thieves and scammers. What are they getting from people to support the thousands of discarded letters, stamps, paper, ink, and time? They are making money somehow to support this. Does anyone know how?
I'm in the Chicago suburbs where Brittnay Hunt, Vice President, 866-474-4347, wants to scam me. Grrrrrrr......
Just got one today in Austin, TX from Brittany Hunt. Phone number 866-488-0464. The code on the bottom is FK-23761.
My 93 year old father got the letter from Britany Hunt - His name and address hand written, stamped and post marked out of Phoenix - 866-473-5609. Sad if they go after the elderly.
I to received a letter just like that from Brittany Hunt!!- Exactly like the rest except the phone number was 1-866-487-2932.
a few days ago the letter arrived, the address was hand written, postmarked Phoenix, AZ with a .45 cent stamp, from Brittany Hunt. Signed: Regards, B.Hunt. I'm in a suburb of Chicago and SHAME ON US AIRLINES
My letter was different. No name was used, instead it was "Awards Department". This letter was convincing, but too good to be true. It was prepaid postage; no stamps. One of those rip the sides off letters. I do enter contests, so I figured this was a result. Phone # was 866-503-2025. Postage was from Oklahoma City, Ok.
I got one today from Brittany Hunt 866-463-0610 dated February 6th, 2012 claiming to be a Vice President. US Airlines was at the top of the letter.
The web link given in the first response is not a legitimate government office. I'm a financial advisor and tax advisor with state gov't contacts in SC. STAY AWAY - JUST CALL YOUR BBB, REPORT THE COMPANY NAME, TOLL-FREE NUMBER ON YOUR LETTER, AND BE DONE WITH IT. I'm reporting to my Secty of State and BBB.
Same basic story. Handwritten envelope, 45 cent stamp, no return address, and postmarked from Phoenix AZ. The letter was dated "February 6th, 2012" from Brittany Hunt, Vice President, US Airlines, no return address, call back number is 1-866-461-2491 with response deadline of February 15th, 2012. At the bottom of the letter is a number "FM-89151". I'm filing a mail fraud complaint today!
It's good to see Brittany is keeping so busy these days sending out so many letters at First Class rates! Not the best way to run a business, eh, I mean, scam.
Got my letter today, Feb. 9, 2012.
My son just received the same letter from Brittany today. I guess they are scamming kids as well.
Got one from US Airlines, Brittany Hunt 1 866 461 3463
Received a second letter today 2/09/12. Brittany Hunt certainly is a busy girl!!!
I feel like I'm part of the club now! I got my official letter today. Yes, the same old typo's are there. My letter is from the Vice President, Brittany Hunt from Phoenix Az., at 1-866-563-3896. Thank you Brittany!!!
Got one today...Brittany Hunt but phone 866-464-4106. I worked for years as an Executive Assistant and the letter is an obvious FAKE! Too many errors and poorly worded. Code on bottom: FM-42087!
We received our letter today 2/9/12 in Chicago!! no addy on letterhead, no return address on envelope, looks like hand written.. I need to call Brittany Hunt, VP of US Airlines!! her number is 866.461.3463. Heading to post office tomorrow for a fraud alert - thanks for that tip!
Chicago area again 866 461 3463 really like to meet Britney!!!
P.S. In a courtroom!
This is a great site. Thank you all. I also received a letter from Brittany Hunt. her number this time is:1-866-461-2491.
Received letter yesterday dated February "6th" (rather than February 6) from Brittany Hunt, VP. The number to call was 866-462-9780. Another grammatical error: The letter says: "We have attempted contacting you..." rather than "we have attempted to contact you."
Received letter from Brittany Hunt in Pittsburgh on 2/8/12. No return address,postage stamp, errors in the letter and used 866-473-5607. Filing mail fraud claim. Thanks for the information.
got one 2/10/12 in MA -- not happy that we're all being hit. going to file that mail fraud claim, thanks!
Yet another from Brittany Hunt. I'm in South Carolina and the number listed is 1-866-461-9349. Code at the bottom is FN-24010.
Just got mine today from Brittany Hunt VP.
Number to call 866-464-4106. They're sure burning up the toll free numbers.
Just got a letter from Brittany Hunt... number 866-463-0401. Would've been awesome if it was real... what the heck is wrong with people?!
My father got the letter a few months back. He did call, I wasn't present when this took place so I'm not sure how much info he gave. He wised up when they were asking him for credit card info. We thought that was done with but received another letter today much like boozehound's. Looks official, paid postage, oklahoma city, no return address no name just "Award Notification". Has a flight coupon attached. 1866-203-7412.
Brittney Hunt arrived in Massachusetts today. Handwritten envelope, no address just US Airlines for letterhead, and mailed from Arizona. Code at bottom FM 90868.
I got mine today from Brittany Hunt! Scam city!
Can somebody tell me how "Brittany" makes money on this?? Seriously think about the labor involved here - writers cramp, bleeding tounge... But I would consider a stay a home job like this! But please, please save me the labor and just post your Social Security and bank account numbers right here for me. Thank you in advance for your support!
Same letter. Also from Brittany Hunt. Phone number in letter is 866-461-3463. Postmark indicates letter from "Phoenix AX 852".
My "Award Notification" was not signed, just from Awards
Department. The phone number was 1-866-563-3894 and the tickets are worth "up to" $1,298. Of course, I did not call and hope nobody does. These scammers make me sick!
think I'm going to get my number changed now
GEE GOLLY ,,, Brittany Hunt (VP) of US Airlines says I won $1400. 00 worth of travel tixs to ANY WHERE !!!! OH my goodness a dream come true !! I will call her @8664630401 give her my CC # , my house , car and my dog . She is in Phoenix Az., find her hunt her down like a dog and ........... her ! My 10 yr old figured this scam out . LMFAO
Got my letter from Brittany Hunt today from phone number 1-866-461-2491. I mean, really, with the internet available today how stupid do they think people are? The first thing any intelligent person would do is google this to confirm its authenticity! Thank you, good people for all your posts on this obvious SCAM!
Just got a letter from Brittany Hunt wanting mr to call 866-463-0401. Says I have til the 15th to respond. After reading all the posts, Brittany is a very busy scam artist. Thanks for the heads up.
Just got one from Brittany Hunt, 866-461-2380. Sad thing is the number of people who will actually call and give away their info...
I'm dying to know what they say when you call them. Hasn't anyone blocked their number yet and tried? I can't imagine who's sitting and writing out all those addresses in pen on the envelopes.
Here's a link that answers my last post's question:
Received 2/11/12 from Brittany Hunt, VP at 866-462-9780.
2/13/12 - Brittany Hunt, from Pheonix AZ to Tampa FL, 1-866-563-3896
2/13 Brittany Hunt from Phoenix AZ 852 to Austin, TX
Got the same letter from Brittany Hunt, same scenario, no return address, posted in Phoenix, AZ and my address is hand written. I live in IL. It came with a canceled 45 cent stamp.
So, now it is a feloney with a long prision term for each and every offence!
The Post Office can trace this back and jail all involved!
Call your post office or stop in.
2/13 Brittany Hunt from Phoenix AZ, to Boston MA. Maybe these people think that we're all still in a stupor after the Superbowl up here? Shame on these scammers for trying to take advantage of our grief! But I am confused as to how they got my address as I moved to this new place rather recently.
From Brittany Hunt 866-461-2380 from Phoenix AZ to Butler PA. Scam scam scam. Warn your friends and neighbors, and any elderly or computer illiterate people who might call before Googling.
this company is a b/s scam. reporting them to local police as well as bbb
They have reached Michigan. THey are now using the name Brittany Hunt, Vice President. Be careful.
Brittany Hunt 1866-463-0401. Pheonix AZ to Rockford IL Even looks fake. Look out grandma.
I just got today.I will call and take my time and have a fun with that idiot.It reached Chicago.
Brittany Hunt again, she has a hot name.
brittany here as well. carpentersville, il
Good to have found this. The letter looked sketchy. Mine is from Brittany as well. Lake in the Hills, IL. Based on the locations mentioned so far, it looks like they are targeting an area at a time.
Brittany Hunt VP hand written envelop with no return address just the stamp showing Phoenix AZ 2/10/12. With the 866-463-0610 number and I'm also in Austin metro area so looks like they are just going door to door basically on the mailings. I made sure to report it to the uspis.gov website will probably follow up to BBB etc. as well since it seems to be ramping up more and more.
In going to BBB site it shows US Airlines AKA Travel Awards c/o Domains By Proxy- 15111 N. Hayden Rd., Ste 160, PMB 353 Scottsdale, AZ 85260 Just in case it helps anybody else out in the future.
received one today
call 1-866-461-3463
will report to post office
Got my letter from Brittany Hunt today. REALLY? I knew this was a fraud as soon as I opened it, so I Googled US Airlines and what do ya know, I found this web site.
Also very glad I googled US Airlines and found this site . This letter is circulating in MA.
Got my letter from Brittany today. What a joke. My 3 yr old nephew could write a more convincing scam letter & he writes with crayons.
Got one too, from Brittany, now to CO, diff phn #, must be using cells.
Just got one from Brittany Hunt postmarked from AZ
And the beat goes on Brittany just hit Toledo- rock bottom but not stupid! Call her at 866-464-4106.
Received a letter with the letter head of US Airlines stating that I had been chosen for two round trip airline tickets to anywhere in the continental US. When I called the number, the lady said that they were working with a local travel agent and that I would have to go to the agent to pick up the tickets. She ran through some questions and when I didn't meet the quilifers she told me I could still get the tickets if I referred 2 of my friends. Yea right I am going to do that. SCAM!!! DO NOT CALL or waste your time.
Nothing is for free my friends. I work in law enforcement for 30 years and these people will do anything to get your money or information to steal your identity
got mine today 1-866-345-0544 but from the "awards department" - no name.
Trashed it.
got mine today 1-866-345-0544 but from the "awards department" - no name.
Trashed it.
I just got one...the vice president is now Kelly Mane, and the number is now 866-545-9771.
Thanks for this kind of post or warning, Greate site to Check, coz I got one tpday too from Kelly Mane
I got the US Airlines Letterhead letter yesterday. Dated 2-13, and said I must respond by 2-22-2012 to 1-866-444-5424. It is signed by Kelly Mane; Vice President. The code on bottom of letter is FP-25177. I will not call them to get my award!
Got this in the mail on 2/17 in fla. people should stop scamming this is so obvious! Read below for info on the documents.
Us airlines award notification final notice no 1008 8665459787 travel union Phoenix AZ 85005 48826509 41741 FO 43499 02/07/2012 1400 us airlines on behalf of (enter your name here) void after 30 days signed d jack routing info 961483 90810011 80580011 no return address on front of envelope says travel check voucher enclosed final notice phoenix AZ permit no 1484 personal and confidential
This is a scam!!
Just got the letter from VP Kelly Mane with a call back number 1-866-444-5424
The address was hand written with no return address and one $0.45 stamp
Code on the bottom of the page is FP-18842
Glad O look up the number before calling.
My husband received a letter this week from Brottany but spoke with someone named Greg. The number listed is 866-461-3463 but Greg told my husband to reach him at 866-299-1009 ext. 0113. He explained that we would have to travel to Gurnee, IL to listen to a travel agency "presentation" and he would send us the airline tickets after we paid the taxes and fees. Way too many typos in this letter for it to be legit. It's dated February 6th, 2012. Lol...
Got the letter from VP Kelly Mane (866-444-5424) dated 2-13-2012 from Phoenix AZ.
Got the same letter from VP Kelly Mane (866-545-9770) dated 02/13/2012, also from Phoenix. I couldn't help but notice the letter head, No return address, and the stamp & hand written envelope. Decicded to double check, and found this site.
Our letter was from "Kelly Mane," dated 2/13/2012, hand-addressed in ink with what looks like a girl's handwriting, postmarked 2/14/2012 in Phoenix with a full 45¢ postage. Number to call was 866-444-5424. It looks like the two letter code at the bottom might be a batch number (identifying the sucker who's paying full rates to mail this garbage) followed by a serial number identifying the recipient on the mailing list. Our letter was FP-22319.
This scam looks like it has two potential victims per mailing: the fool who's paying full First Class rates to mail every single letter (probably lured in by some kind of work-at-home scam addressing envelopes such as these), and any doofus who calls the number and ends up at a time-share sales pitch.
I also received one yesterday from Kelly Mane dated Feb. 13 and need to respond by Feb. 22. I knew that it wasn't real since it didn't say "US Airways" and had such an unofficial letterhead and as others have said, very poorly written. Can't believe this has been going on so long. It's a shame as some people will fall for this scam. I googled and found this site.
Got one today from Brittany Hunt Vice President from Phoneix AZ 852 Don't call 1-866-461-1322
Kelly Mane in the house in pittsburgh. Call her at 1-866-411-2997
got one today. not U.S. Airways but travel deals. Kelly Mane 1-866-565-5633
2-18-12 just got this "Awesome Gift" ..... ya right ..... i will be forwarding this to the "Attorney General" ........ these people have to be stopped !!!!!!! Jail with BuBa is a good award for them
Received our letter from recently promoted VP Kelly Mane on 2/18/12. I wonder why all the VPs are female. Maybe women seem more trustworthy. Either that or they are discriminating against men. Lawsuit!!!!
Received my letter today from Kelly Mane............knew something was fishy; handwritten envelope from a large company...........NO WAY! Thought I would check it out on the internet for laughs!
Received letter from VP Kelly Mane with handwritten envelope postmarked Phoenix, AZ with no return address. Letterhead says Goodman York instead of US Airlines with the same info as past letters.
Sent from az to Florida at my old address...they may be getting your information through the DMV since it is public record and that is the only thing with my old address....mine is signed Brittany hunt, vp to call 866 473 5608...scam
Kelly Mane is now available at 1-866-444-5602...also sent to a prior address. Came from Phoenix, though apparently they wised up and only used one stamp.
Mine arrived today and it has no stamps. It is a 3 part form with three rip away side. It is repaid from Phoneix and has a permit #1484. All computer printed and phone number is now 1-866-545-9797 with no contact name printed anywhere. US Airlines is on the top and the check has Travel Union, Phoneix AZ 85006 printed in the top middle.
I just got my letter from Kelly Mane, Vice President. Dated Feb 13, Postmarked Phoenix, AZ with reply Tel 1-866-545-9770. Why won't the FCC sting this outfit??
Got the letter today signed by Kelly Mane, VP. Thanks for the warning.
Great site! Thankfully the power of the internet has saved those of us smart enough to check first. Reminds me of the old saying, "If it's too good to be true, it probably is."
Got the letter today also signed by Kelly Mane, VP. I knew it was a scam because of all the things listed,i.e. handwritten address, no return address, fake letterhead. Apparently some people are falling for this or it wouldn't still be happening. These people should be ashamed of themselves.
Just got mine a couple days ago, signed by a Kelly Mane, Vice President. Good postings and heads up.
We got one here in Chicago too. Signed Kelly Mane, VP.
Also hand addressed and from Phoenix, AZ. So sad and stupid all at once!
I got the same kind of letter.
Letter was mailed from Phoenix,AZ.
It was signed by a Kelly Mane. Phone number given: 866-540-8432.
I called the number just for fun. As I thought they want me and my wife to attend a 1.5 hour presentation from a travel agency before they will give us the $1400 ticket voucher. I did not give them any info and they said no money would exchange hands until we decided to use the ticket voucher and then we must pay the taxes on the value.The only thing that they require is that you bring a photo ID and a credit card, they said you could cover up the credit card number, it was just to verify you had one. I set an appointment with them as I do with all of these type offers,and then we just don't show up. If everyone would do that they would have to stop doing this out of simple economics.(printing,postage,call center, empty rented presentation rooms with presenters waiting on no shows.$$$$$
Received one today in MA from Kelly Mane 1-866-444-2691 postmarked Phoenix AZ Feb 17th. Submitted on-line mail fraud with P.O. will also send to MA Office of Attorney General. Unfortunately these scam artists just need one vulnerable individual to make their bulk mailing pay off.
Kelly Mane 866-513-3691 from Phoenix
Vice Presidents don't seem to last very long at US Airlines!
Got another one today addressed to my deceased wife. I was thinking of calling to get her name off of their list, but I guess it's best to just leave it alone.
got 1 Kelly Maine 1-866-513-3691 toady in fla did not even call. do they think we are stupid and not check things out on a computer, and yeaa NO COMPUTER ADDRESS ON THE LETTER!!!!!!
Got one today in Michigan. Kelly Mane from Goodman York. 1-866-452-0799.
Today, western suburbs of Chicago, Kelly Mane - same crap, different number 866-444-7223.
For my Illinois neighbors:
http://www.illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/consumers/
Chicago Consumer Fraud Hotline: 1-800-386-5438
Springfield Consumer Fraud Hotline: 1-800-243-0618
Carbondale Consumer Fraud Hotline: 1-800-243-0607
Spanish Language Hotline: 1-866-310-8398
Identity Theft Hotline: 1-866-999-5630
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http://www.michigan.gov/ag/0,4534,7-164-17331---,0
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Florida Attorney General:
http://myfloridalegal.com/consumer
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ILLINOIS-Kelly Mane-Goodman York Company-(866)-440-9104
Received yesterday. Response by the 22nd. Attempted calling and got no answer. I can tell you no one has tried contacting us.
Received this yesterday, with 'must respond date of 02.22.2012'. Seems as though the TFN has changed. Mine was 866.444.5424.
I called quick, then told them I didn't have time to talk as I was at work. They said that they would call me back, so I gave them the main number to the Chicago Police Department.
Suggestion to everyone... If you get this scam, call them and do something similar, look up and give them the "Non-Emergency" phone number for your local Police department. Either it will stop, quickly, or the Police will start tracing the calls back to the various Toll Free Numbers.
received the same handwritten no return address envelope today in Hoffman Estates, IL postmarked Phoenix AZ with canceled 45 cent roster stamp on it. Letter from US Airlines dated Feb 13th, respond by Feb 22 (today) number 866-444-7223, signed by Kelly Mane number at bottom of page is FP-16955. Same info in body of letter as others on this site. My first name is misspelled on the envelope & in the letter so hopefully I will be able to figure out where the mailing list could have come from. If I do figure it out I will post again on this site to help others. Meanwhile I have filed the complaint form for whatever good it might do.
Just got mine... NW Chicago Suburbs. I called to see what would happen, blocked my phone first though. They asked 3 questions. 1) if I was between the ages 25 and 67 2) If I was married 3) if the household income was above or below $45K. They then proceeded to set up an apppointment and asked for my email address and convienient phone #, which I happily gave them the hotmail account I use for junk and potential spam emails and the # to the Pizza Place down the street from the building I am supposed to show up at. They told me I had to show up to some tour with my wife and to bring an ID and Credit card for proof of identification. Definitely a SCAM.
Received official-looking travel check voucher on 2.21.2012. US Airlines, phone 866-440-6498. 'Check' in the amount of $1,400 USD, dated 16 Feb. 2012. Authorized signature by "Laura Car". Obviously a scam for there is no US Airlines. Will be forwarding this to the USPS because it represents mail fraud. Hope they catch these folks!!
Wow! I am also in the Chicago land area and received a hand written envelope with the same type of letter. This one was from Kelly Mane VP. 1-866-517-1803
I have to give it to them the hand written envelope made it look possible and the fact I'm signed up for SmarterTravel deal alert a while ago. I thought it came from them. I'm glad I found this site before I called.
On 2.24.12, I got a Traveldeals letter from VP Kelly Mane postmarked Phoenix. My letter had 2.29.12 deadline and 866-517-3076. Bottom of the letter has "FR-67560" for some reason. No return address on either the envelope or letter.
Today I too rec'd one from VP Kelly Mane; I immediately went to Snopes, found nothing there, then Googled US Airlines; my deadline is also 2.29.12 Envelope same as all above, hand-written, stamped, not metered and no return address. Looked suspicious immediatey as I did not enter a contest nor they it mention where I entered. In shredder it will go........
I just got a letter from Kelly Mane today (2/28/12). Mine was also postmarked from Phoenix with a 2/29/12 deadline. The phone number to call was: 866-517-3076. Someone should find who the number is registered to and arrest the jerks.
I meant to say I received it today (2/27/12)- Dearborn Michigan area.
Got one today. Incredibly fake. Postmarked from Phoenix Arizona no return adrress. Vice President, Kelly Mane will be waiting all day for my call. And all night too.
And the lamest scam of 2012 award goes to..*drumroll*... Vice President of US Airlines, Kelly Mane!!!
Got mine in the mail 2/25/12. Gave it to local police. Officer exclaimed that he got one, too! Investigated and said it was a travel company. You have to attend a sales presentation and pay taxes and fees to get the tickets. Apparently not a criminal activity as they have been sending these letters to folks all over the US for more than a year despite hundreds of us reporting this scam to US Postal Inspectors and police. None the less, avoid being ripped off. Do not call the number, shred the letter!
mines says to call: 866-245-0295, and is signed "the awards department"
I just got my letter yesterday and I am glad I did google it.... Thank you for the post.....
Got one of the tear off checks in the mail today in Florida, signed by Laura Car (authorize signature) with check number FR-40048 with telephone number of 866-245-0546.
My husband got one today dated February 27, 2012.
From: Megan Base
Phone #:866-226-9749
As soon as I saw it told him it was a fraud.
Just got our letter today ( 2-29-12 ) and the VP name is Megan Base now with a phone number of 866-226-9749. Seems they change VP's and phone numbers every few weeks. Sad people prey on others like this.
Received letter today Feb 29, 2012 with Vice President name of Megan Base at ph#866-513-2523. Postmark from Phoenix, AZ
I received one from Megan Base today.
This company has a high turn over rate for Vice Presidents. They may keep the post office in business! Megan wrote my wife e'll see who contacts me! Just think of all those "unsed air tickets!
Megan has now made it to Littleton Colorado. Phone number is now,1-866-513-2523.
Here in Greenville, SC. Got one from Megan Base.
Got one today in Colorado, no return address on envelope or letterhead,cheap quality paper and ink and handwritten envelope. Very suspicious.
I'm contacting the Attorney General and Postal Service.
Got one yesterday, also in G'ville, SC. Megan Base, 1 866 226 9749
We got one today! Ouy! Megan Base seems to be the decoy vice president for the week.
Got a letter signed M Base for Megan Base. I callled the number more out of curiosity of what scam they were pulling. After holding for 2 minutes it led me to a nondiscript voicemail. I think it is appropriate to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office in regards to consumer protection.
Got the same letter in Colorado today from....you guessed it MEGAN BASE. Postmarked out if Phoenix. Usps has been hurting sounds like these people gave bought enough stamps to up the post office's revenue.
I received the Megan Base letter this week as well. I live in Massachuesetts. phone 866-226-9301. constant busy signal....
Just recvd in the mail, voucher chk for $1400 .signed by Laura Car . tel 1-866-517-3098
Got one today in Denver, CO. I got "M Base" for Megan Base, 2 tickets in Continental(sic) U.S., with phone number 1-866-513-2523.
Sam as above Megan Base 1-866-253-2762
Yeah, here in Chicago and got one from Megan Base. She sounds hot.
My letter was from Megan Base with FU-19731. Some people are such losers. Hope these people get caught.
I just received same letter from a Megan Base, Vice President. Handwritten envelope, no return address on envelope or letter, and Phoenix post mark.
Megan Base just sent me a letter in Massachusetts. The "blue pen signature" is just a custom font used by a printer.
Can these scams not be tracked? I'm not a lawyer, but shouldn't this junk mail spam violate some law?
Received mine today in Inman SC and filed a complaint.
Got one in Denver co..Megan Base, VP. 866-513-2523....just got the best buy text scam the other day too. They ate out in droves! Lol!
I won two free tickets! Seriously, what a scam. Mine was from Megan base as well.
Ditto - from Megan Base - will file a complaint - but this kind of scam is impossible to prevent. Taylors SC
just got my voucher from Laura Car for 1400.00 ye hah. seems like they just won't give up. orlando fl
Megan base vp...
geez and I got all excited too! Good thing I googled this crap!
Now I can fly to AZ and finally check out that ocean front property I bought last year. I'll be moving there as soon as I get my winnings from the Nigerian lottery I won! BTW, Greenville, SC, 866-226-9749, and VP Megan Base.
Just got a letter like this and noticed that it was suspicious - unofficial-looking letterhead, no return address, hand addressed, and too good to be true. I am grateful for these other posts to confirm my suspicions. It was from Megan Base at 866 226-9301.
Got one today from VP Megan Base, phone number 866-226-9301. I can't tell where it was sent from.
Got one today from vp Megan Base with phone number 18662269501. Envelope hand written with no return address . Cannot tell where sent from. Definitely a scam!
Got a letter from Kelly Mane 1(866)-545-0737 call before 2-29-2012. We should form a group. But the better idea would be finding out what we all have in common.
So i got one today from Megan Base, VP. I called and spoke with "Alan" -- I need to go to a travel agency presentation in Gurnee (Illinois) to receive my 2 free tickets (all I am responsible for is fees and taxes). Alan and I argued a bit; then he told me he was right becasue he recorded the call. I demanded to speak to his "supervisor", where I complained that I was being recorded without notice or my permission, which is eavesdropping in Illinois. He said it is, because -- get this -- I called their number, so they can record without notice and it is not eavesdropping! Garanteed, this is a scam. I did a Google search for "travel agency scam US Airlines" and found all of you folks. My wife said she feels sorry for the poor saps that do all of that work for the scammer. I feel sorry for all of the unwitting folks who give up time, and probably $$ to these crooks.
I just received a letter from Megan Base...definately will not be calling them! Might call the attourney general though.
I recieved one of these letters US Airlines,Vice President Megan Base...what a joke.Dont respond to this letter anyone.(I didnt by the way)My opinion is,it is a debt collection company trying to update their database and find out your contact information.DONT RESPOND..have a good laugh and toss it in the Trash!!Did I mention DONT RESPOND,TRASH IT!!!!
I just received my letter today, same letter, same scam
yep I got mine yesterday down here in Trinity Florida, signed by Janice Pacy from Phoenix Az with a dead line of 3-16-12. Phone number was 866-225-8813,
I also received a letter - signed by Kelly Marie. US Airways isn't specifically mentioned - it just says roundtrip airline tickets. Figured it was a scam, but thanks for the hub to make researching easy!
Got one recently here in Jacksonville, FL. US Airlines/Megan Base on mine.
It's from Megan Base. number 1-866-253-2762
Megan Base number 1 866 223 9345
received in North Carolina Wed Mar 7, 2012
Janice Pacy sent me "travel check voucher" for 2 r/t tickets. Presorted from Phoenix, permit no 1484. I'm in the Tampa Bay area.
Got one in Aurora, CO from Megan Base, 1-866-225-7160. Thanks for this post!
RECEIVED ONE 'INVITE' FROM KELLY MANE TO EXPIRE ON 2-29-2012. CODE FS-83209
RECEIVED ONE FROM MEGAN BASE TO EXPIRE ON 3-14-2012. CODE FW-45588
I AM AFRAID TO CALL AS THEY MIGHT WANT TO GIVE ME A 'TSA PAT-DOWN.' I WONDER WHAT THESE CHARGE FOR THE PAT-DOWN!
HOW MANY LETTERS BEFORE IT CONSTITUTES STALKING?
I THINK 'BASE' IS PROPERLY NAMED AS IT TAKES A BASE PERSON TO BE A RIPOFF ARTIST. I HOPE THEY DRAW SOME TIME.
TOM
Got one today!!! Panama City, FL. It's simply from Awards Department, it expires on 3/13/12. Phone 866-225-7344. no name....just sincerely awards department. issue no. 0412
Got mine today in Greenville SC. The Megan chick is busy sending some letters!!
Just got my letter from Megan here in Arvada CO. Wife was excited until I Googled it. At least they are keeping USPS afloat!
We received ours yesterday in Austin, TX. Megan Base VP, different phone number. Has anyone noticed the date? It was March 5th, 2012 instead of March 5, 2012. I think the letter may be from someone for whom English is a second language? There were too many red flags. Ours went into the shred pile!
Got one of these scam letters today, Chicago, IL. Megan Base as VP, phone number 1-866-223-8192. Love the VP names these clowns have come up with, in reading the previous posts from others. Also loved the stamp, going into my kid's stamp collection. The rest into the trash.
Got mine today in Panama City Beach, FL looked like a tax return document, postage paid presorted permit. From awards department 1-866-225-7344. Was advised to bring it to the post office and have them forward it to the Postal Inspection fraud department. https://postalinspectors.uspis.gov/forms/mailfraud
Just received a letter in Aurora, CO from Megan Base. Nothing on the envelope except the stamp. Number was 1-866-513-2523
Got this same letter today for 2 free tickets 3/8/12 from Megan Base. No return address, but was postmarked out of Phoenix, AZ. Blocked my number and called 866-225-7160. Was told that a new travel agency in Broomfield, CO was opening and wanted to show me their showroom? Who knew travel agencies had showrooms. Total Scam. Reporting to Colorado Attorney General tomorrow
Letter arrived today (Boston area) from Megan Base. Knew it was "fishy" just by looking at it. Postmark is Phoenix, AZ.
Got one today in Central Fl from Megan Base 866 220 9179 from Phoenix Az.
Just got one in Central Florida. Megan Base, phone 866-220-9179. Same scam. Thanks for the web site. Will file complaint with Post Office.
Got one from Megan Base in Greenville, SC
Got one today from Megan Base.
Got one today in Chicago, IL
Megan Base
1-866-225-7072
Phoenix AZ
I received one of these award letters as well! It's amazing how obvious it was that this was a scam because of the lack of a letter head to begin with!
Got one today in the mail from Megan Base. What a lame excuse for a scam.
got one today too 03/10/12. Megan Base. Did not call them.
One more from Megan Base. In Illinois, Chicago suburbs.
Megan, if you read this, please send me a voucher next time.
Same m.o. In Des Plaines IL.
Megan base. Metro Denver. Wonder which cc company leaked my address. Funny how all of the "scammers" are "women". Astonishing if you think about the thousands of people they have preyed on with this scam.
I got one today also in Chicago with the below info:
Megan Base
1-866-225-7072
Phoenix AZ
Just got one from Megan Base as well. 1-866-220-7312.
I picked up on the fact that it wasn't a professionally written letter. Usually an airline or a major corporation will have some color to their letter head. I searched US Airlines scam and BAM! this came up first. LOL Hope they get busted soon.
Also got one of these scam letters today in Chicago suburbs, IL. Megan Base as VP. Phone number 1-866-223-8192. 2 roundtrip airline tickets. They hand addressed the envelope using a last name I have not used in twenty five years. Too bad they continue to get away with this fraud.
Just got a letter from Megan Base with the number 866-223-7160. Sounded too good to be true and a quick search led me here. Thanks to everyone who has posted here about this scam!
Got my letter from M Base here in Chicago yesterday. So I did call just to be curious. Without thinking now they have my phone number and email address. But really how much damage can that do? No CC info was asked for nor did I give them that. I guess I'm smart enough to withhold some info. duh! on me.
Just got one from Megan Base vice president at 1-866-220-9179. At least they could make a convincing letterhead, what a bunch of idiots.
No name on mine...just "Award Department". 1-866-225-8408.
Same as above , Megan Base @ 1-866-220-7312.
U S Airlines no return address, "I must respond by March 14, 2012 of they will have to issue vouchers to the alternate". The letter went on to state that they had attempted to contact me without success. This is their last attempt. This is to fake to be real.
Cheap paper, inkjet printer and letter heat is a cut and paste copy. Don't fall for this scam. It is a lame excuse for a scam if you know what you are looking for.
Received the same letter in the Chicago suburbs. Everyone should file a complaint to assist in catching those responsible. Everyone should file a complaint - you can do so easily here and only need to fill in the starred fields and provide a description. The more people who file a complaint, the easier it will be to catch these folks. https://postalinspectors.uspis.gov/forms/mailfraud
Jut got the same letter today. Also got another scam letter as described in this blog on the same day: http://www.contrapositivediary.com/?p=2358&cpage=1
I wonder if they are from the same criminals. Thanks for posting this.
I received from Kelly Mane. There's some type of connection between all of us; frequent air travelers, US Airways frequent travelers, etc. What are the common threads here?
I got the same letter today.The phone number was : 1-866-225-7072 Signed Megan Base ,Vice President.
Thanks to everyone for information.
Got one in Denver from Megan Base today. Her number is showing 866-225-7160
Also received the SCAM letter today in Indianapolis suburbs. Only it was addressed to my Dad which lives in a different state. Megan Base is the VP. Telephone #: 1-866-223-7769. The address on the envelope looks handwritten but is printed. Same 2 free RT tickets for $1,400. This is definitely a scam! There is a code at the bottom: FW-87205. This has to be illegal, anyone know who to report this to?
Got one in Chicago suburb, from megan base, 866-223-8192. Address is handwritten. Totally Looks like a scam, no return address. No details in the letter. Too bad some still fall for this. They need to be stopped.
Yet another from Megan Base, this time the phone number is 866-225-7072. Ludicrously fake letterhead, already filed my note with the postal inspectors.
My wife and I just got one this week in Greenville, SC. It kind of looks like a W2 form. it is signed by "The Awards Department" and states that it is good for 2 Round Trip Airline tickets up to $1,298.
i got one from megan base 866 225 7072 didnt know it was a scam hope they dont call me
I guess, I am in a good company. I got letter from Megan Base, 866-223-7160. Same cheap stuff. Good think, that was their 'last attempt' to contact us. Glad to find this hub.
Received on march 13th from Megan Base 1866 225 7072 same mail same message . Not sure these people getting phone numbers , why not government unable to stop these people , how hard it will be to track them . This site is great help .
Orlando FL, new VP Janice Pacu 866-266-0537 I just won 1400 dollars for 2 free tickets, woohoo. Need to get Anonymous Group to spam them.
Got ours in Orlando from Laura Car, check FT-58863 TPN 866-517-3098. We actually called and went to the sales presentation. We declined to buy into the deal, of course. Now I'm afraid to use the "incentive" they gave us...goodness knows what kind of roach motel we'll have to stay at in the ghetto.
Got mne today in the NW burbs of Chicago. $1400 for two free airline tix, call Megan Base at 866-225-7072.
venice fl my letter from marry kay 866-740-5813
Mine is from Megan Base at 1-866-225-7160. Kind of cracks me up thinking anyone would fall for this. I mean COME ON.
Got my second one today here in the Florida panhandle. I thought it appeared shady in many ways so I googled U.S. Airlines and found this hub.
I got one from Megan Base at 866-223-7160. I'm sure they're illegally using the US Airlines trademark. I hope someone goes after these people.
Just got one In Illinois from VP Mary Jay.
Got mine on 3/15..."Beware the Ides of March" (literary moment), signed by Mary Jay, VP with the number 1-866-740-4938...from Phoenix, AZ 852
My husband got the letter signed by Mary Jay, VP, 1.866.740.7215. He made the mistake of calling before talking to me. They asked him if he was married, what his wife's name was, if we both worked, what our income is. They asked what his email address was, and at that point he stopped giving information. They gave him a local address to go to for an open house to hear more about a travel agency. Too bad he didn't do his research before calling.
Just received a letter today. Everything in the letter is exactly as you described..
Got one today Chicago. From Mary Jay vice President 1-866-710-9393.
Just got mine from Mary Jay from Phoenix on St. Patrick's Day. Lucky me! The number given was 1-866-710-9325.
Got mine yesterday in CO. Mary Jay at 866-740-7215
got mine today in colorado also. Mary Jay at 1-866-740-7215
What a waste of time and money... I guess that enough people fall for it for them to make a profit. Got letter today: Call me today at 1-866-740-5820... sent by US Airlines, Vice President Mary Jay... you would think that in 2012 this number could easily be traced by authorities and the people responsible held accountable...
got mine in South Carolina, Mary Jay, 1-866-740-4938. Also submitted a complaint.
Just got mine in the mail, Signed Sincerely Awards Department, 1-866-855-9274
Got mine today in Fort Myers Fl, Mary Jay (Should have been "Mary Jane!") VP at 1-866-740-5813. The minute I saw it I knew it was a fraud, no return address, stamp, hand written. If I was still a Cop I would had it dusted for print's!
Denver, Colorado. Letter used the name Mary Jay with the number 1-866-740-7215. My first tip that something was not on the up and up was no return address.
Florida as well ....Mary Jay VP ph# 1866-740-5813 plus e-mail ....question ....how did they get the personal info?
Got one today in Marco Island FL. from Mary Jay, VP at 1-866-740-5813 code #FZ-83715. I'm reporting it to the Florida Attorney General at myfloridalegal.com/consumer
Mine is from Mary Jay and the number is 1-866-740-4938. I'm filing a complaint. What a joke!
Mary Jay sure works from a lot of offices. I got mine today and I'm in Indiana. Her phone number this time is 866-710-9325. Everything else was the same as that reported by others.
Got one from VP Mary Jay phone# 866-710-9393. US Airlines must be hurting as they couldn't afford an email address or return address for her! What a joke!
866-740-5813...Got it from mary jay, AZ. Im in naples fl. The only VP in the world that wont add under their name what they re VP of.
Northern Illinois, Mary Jay, 866-740-5820. Recieved 3-19-12, deadline 3-21-12. Code at bottom GA-35857. Same bad writing, same not falling for this crap.
Received this letter in Illinois as well. Dated March 12. Phone number is 866-740-5820. Said "Must respond no later than March 21." Sigh... Its sad that they do this. It means that it works enough times for it to be worth it. Sad.
Got mine in Southern Alabama. Mary Jay VP, 866-658-3542, lame...
Got one earlier this month, live in Denver, CO. Dated March 5, 2012 from Megan Base Vice President from Phoenix, AZ. Code at bottom FW-25646 phone number 1-866-225-7160
I just got a letter stating the same B.S., I have not signed up for any contest to win any tickets from the so called US Airlines. If it to good to be true it probably is. The letter had no return address and on the envelope it appeared to hand written with my address. The letter itself advised to call 1-866-710-9325. It is a total scam.
Wow, what a scam! I am SO glad I decided to check this out and found this hub. We are in Illinois and here is what our letter said: Mary Jay, 866-710-9393. Dated 3-12-12, deadline 3-21-12. Code at bottom FZ-44093. Hand written address on envelope. Thank you to Giselle Maine for providing the website to put in a mail fraud complaint. Going to do it right now.
Got one today, No return Address no info about company looks bogus do not give them time of day.
Well Mary Jay must be busy, she sent me a letter today(03/2112). The letter looked so shady I had to check online before calling. I am so glad I didn't call. This is some kind of scam.
yep I got mine 2/28/12 down here in Largo Florida, signed by Janice Pacy. Dead line of 3-16-12. Phone number was 866-225-8813,Check # FV-70995 for $ 1,400.00.Thank you Janice !you are the wman!.
Received one today 3/20/12 in Bloomington, IN. The VP is Mary Jay, the deadline is March 28, 2012 and the phone number is 866-826-6873.
March 22
Received mine today in SC from Mary Jay VP. Came handwritten from Phoenix AZ with 866-826-7464. Code at bottom GB-84034
Glad I thought to check it out. Filing with post office and
Received yesterday in North Port, Fl. Typed with respond date of March 28, 2012 with 866-855-7587 as the call back number. Signature was a Mary Jay, Vice President. Looks real phony. Just printed from a normal printer in black ink only.
Received one today with a March28,2012 respond date and Mary Jay Vice President.Call back # is 866-855-8454 3rd one for me.
Got one today from "Mary Jay", I knew there was no such airline...i want to know HOW they got my name and address!
Got one today with a 3/28/12 respond date. Mary Jay didn't even write her first name, just an "M". Writers cramp, M. Jay? What a joke!! Envelope has no return address, looks hand written but is printed. US Airlines? with a fake looking logo? Call back 866-826-6873. M.Jay sure got a lot of phone numbers!! Will report to postmaster tomorrow.
Wow, they must have a VERY big company or they have a revolving door of VP's. Mine was from Mary Jay and the number to call was 866-855-8454. Looks like it was mailed out of Phoenix. I'm going to gather up some spare change, grab a few drinks, find my voice changer and make a phone call and have a little fun!!
got ours today from Mary Jay. 866-679-5007. Said we had until March 21 to respond, we received it on March 22. Knew it was a scam soon as we took it out of the envelope
Got my notification a few days ago. I am in the Suburb of Indianapolis.
Mailed from Phoenix AZ. US Airlines (this company does not exit) from a Mary Jay VP #866-710-9325. Appearently this individual changes names about every month or so but they are too stupid to change the name of the airlines to one that really exists. Filed my complaint to Postal inspectors. Hope many others will do so as well.
So does anyone know what they are trying to do? They are wasting a lot of stamps. But hey, I guess they keep the post office working. M. Jay wants me to call her at 866-826-6873 and she said that she tried to contact me several times and this was their last attempt.
Strange thing is that my address wasn't correct. Instead of Spring.. they put SPG ???? LOCATED IN INDIANA.
Just got one from Mary Jay. I wonder how many people actually call.
Received today 3-23-2012, still going I guess,VP Mary Jay with 866-826-6868 GB-50877 on bottom. Must respond by 3-28, 2012?? or goes to alternate??
just got one today, total scam.
Just got one from Mary Jay to call 866.710.9393. What losers!!!
Got mine in Spartanburg SC. Called Mary Jay at 866-826-7464. I told her that I did not own a credit card nor was I gainfully employed but that I REALLY wanted to have phone sex with her. She began to go into how I could still get the tickets blah blah blah, so I began to moan loudly and ask what color her underwear was. She hung up.
I received a letter today (March 24, 2012) in Anderson, Indiana. Mary Jay 866-826-6873 has given me a response deadline of March 28. Claims they've attempted contact several times. Code at the bottom of the letter claiming I have won "2 roundtrip tickets" is GC-17592.
The envelope was hand written with no return address and includes a $.45 postage stamp with a meter stamp of Phoenix, AZ 850 7. Funny how the fourth digit is completely blank. AZ has several zips this could have come from.
I have already filed my complaint with the US Postal Inspector using this link https://postalinspectors.uspis.gov/forms/MailFraud
Received mine just recently; bulk mailing permit, so no postmarks.
It's a tear-and-unfold affair, much like an official reimbursement or payroll check. The indicators on the paper are surprisingly authentic, but there's a number of bulk-mail printers that will let you use this stock for almost any purpose. It even appears to have real MICR print at the bottom, like an actual financial document. The security features of the document, while authentic, are a moot point since the originator (presumably) has no intention of honoring the printed dollar amount.
On an interesting legal note; while the "Pay to the order of:" line has my name, it's described as "on behalf of" me. The principal payee is the fictional US Airlines. IANAL, but shouldn't that count as wire fraud?
Details of my "offer" as printed:
- value is "$ 1,400.00" with the word "DOLLARS" printed out
- Voucher # is GB-10895, which is probably unique due to the nature of the bulk printing process.
- The attached letter, "Award Notification" is serialized with "Nº: 1008" in the top-right corner.
- The number to call is 1-866-861-0470, but it is well known that companies can lease large blocks of 800-numbers for any purpose. The up-front cost to set-up these numbers is usually low, since overall cost is based on the amount of calls received.
- Voucher claims it was printed March 15, 2012
- The "Authorized Signature" is readable as "Jessica Wren" but is clearly typewritten, probably from a name generator printed in a handwriting font. (repeating letters look identical and the cursive ligatures do not match from one letter to another; no hand wrote this)
- Like authentic checks, the drawing institution is identified along with a realistic Federal EIN number. After some research, the number (20-365272/66769) appears to be issued for an "internet" business entity; that means it's not attached to any particular state. The other details are "Travel Union" (no such bank that I could find) allegedly in Phoenix, AZ. (zip: 85006) On bona-fide financial documents this information identifies the party responsible for honoring the payment of the check.
- On the face, since it uses a bulk mailing permit, the permit number shown is 1484. The USPS can use that to identify the people who paid for this mailing.
I am going to look into submitting this to my local Postmaster General as state's evidence.
We got this too.... Thanks for the advice .. we did not call ..
Got mine from Mary Jay, no good
M. Jay has struck here too, same MO
Received the letter, dated March 19, 2012, from Mary Jay at our home here in the Chicago suburbs. It was postmarked from Phoenix.
Thanks for having this site.
Mine is from Mary Jay - no address or contact info anywhere in the letter... code GC-67910 on the bottom.
I got it too. I can tell you where they get their mailing list: Ameritech! The name mine was addressed to is only with Ameritech. The name exists nowhere else, period. No other possibility. Ameritech sold our info for direct marketing.
mary jay is crazy 2 think he/or she or it can pull a fast one on me u gotta love goggle thanks 4 the site
Look closer at the "handwritten" address on the envelope and you will see it is merely a FONT printed on the envelope. There aren't any pressure marks or indentions to the paper. These are dead-giveaways to handwritten vs. printed. They are clever to leave the return address off. However, lodge a complaint with the Postmaster and note the barcode at the bottom on both front and back of the envelope. This is a direct read back to the point of origin.
Mine was from Phoenix and dated the 23 Mar. It was signed by Mary Jay.
What was odd for me it was entirely in black and white. Most places use a mufti-colored logo. Next time I go in to own I am going to drop it off at the Post Office.
Somebody learned how to use mail merge program. I just wonder where they got my address?
I'm in North Carolina - Mary Jay is the VP of choice today - 866-826-7464. I also found a couple of sites, USAirlinesLetter.com explains it is type of travel agency and they deal with unsold seats from various airlines in the US, including supposedly TWA, Southwest, Northwest, Delta and Alaska. It was copyright 2011; however, TWA sold to American in about 2001. If they are such a big company, why the cheap letters with no logo, address, etc. Doesn't sound legit to me.
From US Airlines on a Hand written envelope, no return address, Mary Jay Vice President, 1-866-826-6873, GC-31723 is listed on the bottom of the letter
Received this same letter 3/27/12 with deadline of 3/28/12. The Vice President is Mary Jay.
I told them US Airlines was not an airline company. She said, "Oh you can use it with any US airline. All you have to do is pay the taxes on the ticket.
I said, "well when I google this, it says you are a scam."
She said, " oh no, I can assure you this is not a scam! Are you married?"
I said, "I'm not interested." and hung up the phone.
Got mine today signed by Debra Hall...they are so crafty because it seems that she's an actual airline employee. I did order from Ameritech last month so it's possible that this company is selling customer information. The phone number on mine was 1-866-815-9702
I got mine today in Golden, CO from Debra Hall. The phone number used was 866-822-7824. Will report them ASAP!
Debra Hall signed mine and I should call 1-866-815-9702. same deal as all the above. based on this scam, it has been going on for some time. Boston.
Debra Hall signed mine as well. The number listed is 1-866-815-9702. I reported this to USPS.
They are getting smarter ... I got the same letter from Debra Hall, VP.When I googled her name, there is a Debra Hall who is a VP Sales with UNITED Airlines ..... Call back number was 8668159945. Thanks for the heads up!
I got a letter from Debra Hall also, the number is 1-866-815-9702. Need to respond by 4-4-2012. Postmarked from Phoenix, AZ Sounds like letter that Sam received. Address was handwritten. No return address
I just now sent a check for 76 thousand dollars on the promise Debra Hall will send me a life time airline package for me and my family for life .She also mentioned a 7 mile long bridge in Marathon Florida ,that is for sale,and suggested I could make millions by putting a toll on it's usage .I checked with my Congressman in DC ,and he thought it is a great bargain .People are foolish not to take advantage of deals like these .
Yes, today I received the same letter from Debra Hall, Vice President. I called the number on the letter and she wants me to drive 75 miles to Bonita Springs, FL to collect the "voucher". And she said to bring my credit card and drivers license (or other photo ID). Thanks to your "scam" postings, I will not be going to the scheduled meeting.
I received a letter from Debra Hall also this week. It was addressed to my ex husband. We have been divorced for over 4 years and he has nothing to do with me, my new home purchase or even any knowledge of my new address. Where do they get these names from? There is NO return address. This is scandalous! I hate this.
How can we stop them?
thanks for listening!
OK I've called these people a number of times and got different answers etc. I asked why they did not have an address or anything. I am registered on the 'no unsolicited mail'. They will not give you a number to contact to UNSUBSBRIBE! I finally got a number and got a person - call 866 299 1009 to get rid of them.
What was scary is I didn't tell them my name or my address. Tney knew my phone number already and associated it with me. So hide your number before you call.
We shall see! Good luck everyone!
Oh sorry forgot - one guy who ansered the phone # I dailled form the letter 1 866 815 9559. I told him he was working for a 'scam' and I advised that I had googled USA Airlines and all the scam pages came up. I said I was sorry he had to do this to innocent people for a living. His response was GOOGLE LIES!!! and it was my problem if I chose not to proceed with his wonderful offer. He then hung up the phone.
BEWARE!
I just called after getting Debra Hall's letter and was pressured into making an appointment for tomorrow for 2 airline tickets. When I told her Broomfield is a bit out of my way, she without hesitating offered me a hotel for 3 nights for the inconvenience. I hung up feeling suspicious so I googled their phone # and this site came up. Feeling a bit violated, I called them again to get the website address of where they were sending me and my wife. Turns out to look legitimate: www.airfareanddeals.com
My wife and I have done time share sales pitches before. This letter, while posing as a bunch of bull, might a actually turn out to be somewhat legitimate. I will go see for myself and let you know.
Jacksonville, FL Got my letter today from Debra Hall
Debra Hall VP US Airlines 1 866 797 5540..."We've attempted to contacting you several times"...Well Hell, Just send me cash and there wouldn't be any issues...
Got ours today- I knew it had to be a scam from the unprofessional letterhead and no return address envelope and non metered mail. Thanks for the resource here. I am glad to see that I am not the only one receiving letters from these creeps.
Received one today also. However, VP today is Debra Hall. They sure go through their Vice Presidents in a hurry. I knew it was a fraud even before discovering this site. First of all, the envelope was addressed by hand but no return address on the envelope. The logo seemed really shabby for an "airline" and I did not recognize US Airlines, which is why I googled it. I am always suspicious of prizes I win when I know for a fact I never entered a contest. You know the saying, "if it's too good to be true......."
Same here. Recieved it this weekend. Debra Hall
I figured it was a scam and thanks to this site it is confirmed.
Hoffman Estates, Il
I have gotten this for the 3rd time (at least that many). This time it is still a hand written envelope, stamped, and then with a smudged postmark from Arizona. However, they have dropped the US Airlines brand and now have a color logo "traveldeals."
Wooooohoooo, I won thanks debra hall for nothing
That's absolutely amazing. My wife changed her last name on 4/4/12 and today we received the "check" dated 4/5/12 on her new name.
I won I won!!! We just have to go to crystal lake il and attend an open house at wholesale travel agency at 500 Coventry ln. We booked the appointment but unfortunately we are unable to attend. Has anyone else actually gone to see what the scam is?
just received the letter myself. good thing I googled it. hahha!
My I feel that I am in great company with receiving my letter yesterday. VP Lois Adams, mailed from Phoenix, Az.
Not to bother to call number on letter as there would be no chance of a company writing out their envelopes. Poor grammar, ......this is obvious, however my elderly mother would have called as she is sure she will win the next Publishers Clearing House LOL..North Port, Florida
Got one today in the mail (4/13/2012). Googled it and ended up on this site. VP is Lois Adams and number to call is 866-765-5334. I agree with a couple others here that my senior grandmother would have fell for this. So sad!!!! Thanks everyone for posting.
got one yesterday lois adams vice president 866 785 6389
I have dealt with the likes of these people before. Yes it is a legit travel club. These clubs are not scams, however buyer beware, you can often get the same travel deals and discounts buying yourself and to hand over a large payment every month seems absurd. These folks prey on the elderly and unknowledgeable. I went to one two years ago (different company - or could be the same - these folks change their name like underwear) just to scope them out and call them out on it, very sad - young military couples and elderly attended, I called them out on a number of things and they ushered me out - they are planning some at the Hampton Inn probably in the last week or this week, I am about to call the Hampton Inn that they may not want to be in cohoots with them and call my media buddies to try to get them out of town.
Just got my US Airlines letter today (4-16-12). Knew something was not right. Airlines don't give free stuff away. Mine was from Lois Adams at 866-765-5334. I sure wish there was some way to rescam these stupid people. It would do my heart good. Be careful out there.
We got ours this past week. Lois Adams.
ph# 866-774-6163 different number than above
I feel ripped off - all I got was the rippable envelope containing a "check". No. 1008, GM-78828, "signed" Carin Kane. (There was no attempt to make it look like an actual signature, it was just a script font.) US Airlines at 866-353-3463. 93-643307/71492. No letter. (Or I had just tossed them in the shred bin unopened.)
The OCR numbers at the bottom might look like bank routing numbers but they're bogus (duh) - the symbols around the routing number are wrong and it's not 9 digits.
The "I'm totally not a lawyer" in me laughs at the check though. Something I remember from ugrad business law is that pretty much everything you think you know is wrong. Banks don't have to refuse post-dated checks and the date is used solely to identify 'stale' checks. You can't put restrictions on the use of the money in the memo line since it's outside of the contract with the bank. You don't need to sign the check legibly, hell you don't even need to sign the check if the payee can infer intent via, oh, sending the company a check together with the payment slip. On and on and on....
My point is that somebody with legal knowledge must have tried to cash an earlier "check", probably with success once the company realized it would be far cheaper to settle than fight it in court and possibly establish precedence that all of those bogus checks were, in fact, cashable. So now it's a check to themselves "on behalf of" you since that keeps you from cashing it.
Just got mine..oh the Vp is now Christine Hay! This is my last notice as well. Previous attempts to contact me failed. Right! Naples.Florida
'This is not a timeshare or land sales offer' as noted on the letter. I'm glad I was warned about this. Carin Kane is full of S**T.
The post office in Phoenix should be able to ID the permit no. 1484.
Christine Hay is now the VP.
Number is 866-303-0201
I got one today also Christine Hay 18663030201.
Got one in the mail today. Scary how they know my real address. I thought it was a fraud. Something was wayyyy "off" about it. My fiance told me to type in "US Airlines scam" in google and this hub popped up as the first one on the search list. It had no return address (a red flag). It was postmarked out of Arizona. The number on the scam letter is 1-866-303-9949 signed supposedly by Christine Hay VP.
I got this scam letter today 4/20/12. the new name is Christine Hay. People are such LOSERS.
What I just got from my mail on 4/20/12 is a post card indicating a trip for two going to Las Vegas. I dial the number 18882672810 and ask about it. I asked them how did I win. The operator said by draw lots of different addresses in Baton Rouge. He asked me when to get the ticket and I said on Saturday at around 10 am. He directed me to go to the courtyard of Marriott Hotel. Although I gave a confirmation to go and pick up the ticket, I am hesitant. I asked my friend if she knows about this offer. She said, let's google that because it might be a scam. We found this blog. Thank you so much for posting what you know. Why are these evil works exist for long time? Praise God for directing me to this site. The Lord is really good. He does not want me to fall into the hands of this people.
Got the letter from Christine Hay 1-866-303-9770 mailed from Phoenix AZ 850, 18 Apr, smells like a scam. Will report to US Post Master General. Wonder how many poor folks have been ripped-off by this group?
got my free trip letter yesterday. after reading these post im glad i didnt call. It seems as though you would think they would be caught with todays technology. Christine Hay- vp 866-303-9666
Received one such letter from Christine Hay (VP). The number is 866-303-9949. Envelop or letter has no return address.
Please do not call. It's a scam!
Received the same letter today in Florida. The voucher was signed by Riley Bach and the phone number was 866-384-7165. I called them, and made an appointmnet for us to attend later this week. Hours later, I went on and made a research and have read many negative comments about them. Now the question is, is it a scam or not?. If a scam, what do I do now that they have on hand my new address and phone number?
Same letter received in Florida from Christine hay number now is 1-866-301-4822
Recieved this same letter addressed to my ex husband who has never lived at this address. We have been divorced for 7 years. I also will be calling a local cable company who also send him advertisements here, they must have gotten the list from Charter communications. (I do not have Charter) Same letter as everyone else and signed by Christine Hay and phone is 1-866-303-9949. I will be in contact with the postmaster also.
I just got the same hand signed & Addressed Letter. Mine was from Christine Hay, Vice President with a callback number of (866) 303-9666. Over the past year we have gotten a few others like the postcard and the fake boarding passes from US Airlines with the same logo.
Got one just now in Austin TX.
US Airlines
1-866-353-3375
Travel Union
Phoenix, AZ 85006
67-997287/31868
No: 1008 ---ISSUED---
Check Number: GO-92529
Aprin 17th, 2012
$1,400.00
VOID AFTER 30 DAYS
Carin Kane
AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE
"677563" :523026885967: 850060889184"
Called and got a recording of a British lady who said I would have to wait as all agents are busy. She did not even mention the name of the company on the message.
I got one dated April 16th, 2012 from Christine Hay Vice President.
I just got one also just outside Austin. It is dated April 16th and is from Christine Hay at 866-569-2419. It's amazing how quickly the phone numbers seem to change from post to post. Mine doesn't have the fake check attached, it is just a very short letter with no real letterhead beyond the "US Airlines". It says they have been trying to contact us...I bet they have :).
Got one on Wednesday.I called.Deadline was for today Tuesday.I get a special gift for making my appointment for tonight.I would have checked this out myself anyways were it not for the price of gas.With the distance to the meeting and price of gas i don't find it funny.I already got two reminder voicemail messages to my cell phone.No one i repeat no one is eager to give away anything in such a manner ever.I am so organised and never ever late with my legitimate bills but not even with that am not so eager.I understand some people were saying to check it out but not even a millionaire would not be willing to give away so many free tickets across the country.I do not need their snacks am an excellent cook.I am from the caribbean.
The IRS looking all typewritten official letter with all around perforations came from Oklahoma.i got a final notice,which was the first notice.Notice Urgency:EXTREME
US airlines form 645--HH callback number 1-866-429-1684
claim number Gm-62582. Last chance to respond.Flights fill quickly.NO. 0412--Issued
Well let it fill quickly.Someone needs it more than i do.My idea of a light snack is 100% coconut water and fresh fruits and veggies.I bet they will not serve this.
Thank you all.My son advised to check this out before going.He is 15.He won't let me buy even a kitchen knife without reviews.Thanks.I am not cancelling.They have been scammed!!!!! The joke is on them.
By the way i am in central florida Orlando area.
My callback number to follow up for the meeting was 321-213-6107
Ooops!!! One more thing.You all breached.The envelope stated---"PERSONAL AND CONFIDENTIAL"
You won 2 free tickets and not keeping this a secret???
Ha ha ha.
I also received a letter informing me I "qualified" for two roundtrip airline tickets. It was a short letter with just the words,US Airlines, for a letterhead. It was from Debra Hall, V.P. with the telephone number of 1-866-796-5725, and the code at the bottom was GG-78081. My name was hand-written on the envelope with no return address and was postmarked April 6,2012 in Phoenix, Az. I live in Rhode Island. The envelope and the letterhead were enough to convince me it was a scam, but I didn't realize its dissemination was so widespread.
I got the letter today and called to see what it was all about. Funny thing the person told me it was Travel Rewards with American Airlines, I hung up after I told him it was the wrong number. The evnelope was the same as everyone else. Don't be a sucker to this.
I received the same letter today in Florida. Dated April 23rd, 2012 from VP Christine Hay... phone number 1-866-294-2949
We received the same letter yesterday in Florida. Can not understand how this has been going on over a year, and the authorities have not stopped it.
Same stupid letter to me... No letterhead.. "US Airlines"? Ha - know that doesn't exist... hat a joke.
Just got that letter too.
Received letter last night with Christine Hay as V.P.. Phone number 866-294-2974. It's amazing to me how people get away with continually praying on weakness or desperation
Got one in Connecticut today, Christine Hay, VP, 866 #.....no return address hand written. I have a rich Nigerian uncle with a money problem I'd like to introduce them to.
Same song and dance.
•Nonexistent airline
•Poor letterhead unbecoming of an airline
•Contest I never entered, qualified how exactly
•Have attempted to contact you many times
•If they tell you the retail worth in dollars• then it probably isn't worth a nickle
•Poorly written letter, unprofessional
Perhaps they are scamming people out of money so they can afford to take a remedial English course.
Same letter with Christine Hay as the VP. Phone number 866-297-4850.
Christine hay vp must respond by may 3 rd 866-294-2974 Chicago postmark (I'm in the greater area)
I just got one today 04/30/12 from a Christine Hays
Phoenix postmark, Christine Hay 866-877-6957.
I would love to know how much all the phone numbers have cost these fools!!
Received mine in Chicago today - 1-866-877-7276, VP here is Grace Pell!
Received in Boston - 1-866-877-6987 From Grace Pell
Received the same, today, with Christine Hay as VP.
I called to have some fun.
Guy, named Josh, kept going round and round about how "legit" it is.
There is always some negative nellies out there that think that everything is a scam.
But you can usually find "some" good feedback.
Not with this company.
There is NOTHING but scam alerts, out there.
Walk away.....WALK AWAY!!!!!!
IT'S A SCAM!!!!
Received in South Carolina. 1-866-877-7542 from Grace Pell
I think this is new... New telco number on the one I recieved yesterday, 5/3…
1-866-294-2411… again Christine Hay, Phoenix, AZ 852
27 APR 2012 P ? G T With MOM and Heart Stamp
Got this today. Grace Pell 1-866-877-6979 sent from Phoenix.
How are they sending this out without a return address? Since 9/11 and the anthrax scares, no mail is supposed to be sent out without a return address!!
Received one today (in chicago) postmarked from Phoenix AZ, addressed handwritten, VP Grace Pell. No return address! SCAM written all over it, just have to focus carefully or at that slightly to see it
Yep... I got this one to addressed to my husband ! WTH ! From Phoenix AZ as well. V.P. is Grace Pell and the number is 1-866-877-6979 ... I new it was a scam as well as I use alot of diff airlines for my kids and I have never heard of US AIRLINES and the letter head was not official neither was any info about hoow this was won... and what fortune 500 company would send a hand writen letter with no return address... come on ! but I was courous to see what the internet found.. was happy to stumble on to here ! thanks !!!
received in chicago from vice president grace pell 1-866-877-7276
I just got one yesterday dated 04/30/12 and it was from the same US Airlines and the vp is Grace Pell. Thank Goodness for Google and this post. This is always too nice to be true.
Thanks all.
I just received the US Airlines scam letter from Oklahoma City, OK with a postage paid permit #324. The call back number on the mailing has changed to 866-271-9555, ticket value is $1,298, and signed by "Awards Department". There must be a bunch of idiots running the scam.
Got one too. From Grace Pell 1866-284-1146 post mark Phoenix, AZ
Add Indianapolis to the list. Strange coinsidence for me since not 20 min. before my husband brought in the mail, I was reading a article on what debt collectors we're not allowed to do. I told my husband for once I'd like it to be a debt collector, but seeing as we pay our bills, lol, thought it would be a good idea to Google it. How disappointing that these people haven't been stopped. I feel sick to my stomach knowing that there are poor souls out there who have fallen victim to these retched people. Since the postal service and AG havent been able to stop these crooks I am speaking with an attorney on Thurs. If debt collectors are not allowed to lie or use made up company names, how are these people?
Got one from Grace Pell here in Palm Coast, FL
I just tried calling from my office phone. They cannot hear me. Glad I looked this up. Mine was from the Awards Department 1-866-271-9555 sent from Oklahoma City.
I got mine today from Grace Pell "VICE PRESIDENT" number on letter 1-866-285-8247 from Arizona .
This is so scary because some poor soul will call that number and give all their info out. I got mine today addressed to my husband from VP Grace Pell! 1-866-284-1146. Looks like they've been at it for years and changing numbers as and names as they go. "This is our last attempt" comment is priceless!!
Ms. Pell is now the VP. Ocala, FL
Received mine in Greenville SC 1-866-877-7542 from VP Grace Pell
just got one too from grace Pell. Phone number was different though 1-866-285-7915. Obviously this is a large scam that is effective. They been doing it for months now and keep changing the names and numbers.
I recieved this trash as well, now the VP is Lisa King , LOL
Lisa King, VP, PH: 1-866-223-6278
Yes we received one today from Lisa King VP at 866-223-6277
Rockford, Illinois
Googled phone number and it came up from Nantong, Jiangsu (China) Pres: Christine Hay. How stupid do these ppl think we are? I guess that there are some who actually believe that there are truly "free" offers out there with no strings attached!
Received two today; one from "US Airlines" and the other from "traveldeals "Powered by Expedia Affiliate Network"" (trying to trick people to thinking it is from the real "Expedia". The US Airlines letter's VP was Lisa King @ 1-866-223-6278, and traveldeals letter's VP was Roberta Case @ 1-866-250-1357.
Lisa King must be the VP of the month. She has a new number. 1-866-223-6093. I travel a decent amount and my wife thout it had something to do with my status until I pointed out there is no US Airlnes.
I got the "official document enclosed" with bogus boarding pass version. This one metered from Oklahoma City. 866-217-3712 as the reply number.
I am insulted...apparently I am of such a low social standing that I am not even worthy of a personally signed piece of fraud mail as my letter is from the generic "Awards Department.". Now that is low. Everyone else is getting letters from VPs. I feel so left out.
Just received my Award Notification! I see in the document which included a "Flight Coupon", that if you do not claim your award, it will be transferred to the alternate. So, I guess I just received one of your all's unclaimed voucher.
Gee, thanks :)
Good to get the word out so scams like this do not succeed.
The vice president of the airline wants to talk to me personally about $1298.00 . No case number or reference number. Wow. Small outfit, I guess. Though they fly from any major international airport.
Mine was dated May 14 2012, signed Lisa King.
My check just came in for $1400.00 signed by Jane Rice dated May 10, 2012. Ridiculous.
Mine is also from VP Lisa King 1-866-223-6093, it was so vague and plain looking, decided to google it and found this site... glad I did! Thanks :)
just got the letter 5-22-13 must be redeemed by 5-25-12 ,from US Airlines 2 round trip airline tickets, issuer is just rewards dept. thanks for the update to this SCAM , the number they want called is 866-223-6074, pre paid postage from Oklahoma city, OK . thanks all for the infow not to call.....
So glad I googled this and found what I knew in my gut to be true. Thank You! A reminder of "when it seems too good to be true...it is!" Received this same suspect letter on 5/25...with a YOU must repond no later than May 30th, 2012. The sad thing is you know....there are some people hopeful for any good news that will call...instead of check it out first.
Recevied a letter today in Chicago (midway area)too. SCAM written all over it. I never registered for any contest. Envelope has no return address, hand written, 44cents stamp. US Airlines? with a fake looking logo? VP Lisa King at 1866-223-2437. So glad I google it. Thank you!!
Giselle Maine Level 6 Commenter 14 months ago
Great hub! Also, you can actually fill out an online form at the postal service to file a mail fraud complaint (at https://postalinspectors.uspis.gov/forms/MailFraud ). If you do so, I'd suggest giving as much info as possible (like the zipcode it was mailed from on the envelope they sent to you).