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Description

Found phone number (833-627-7236) on Internet for United Airlines in order to reserve seats for upcoming flights. My flights were already reserved by a tour company & this "United Airlines" representative said he could get cheaper flights but I had to pay first then wait for refund. Sean at 1-888-300-3373 did reserve United Airlines seats with upgrades. He sent a confirmation email with United Airlines logo with new 1-888-300-3373 number to call him with any issues. I called the 1-888-300-3373 number back to get a vegetarian meal & was transferred to Sean so other people work with this person--did not get the meals added by Sean for my flights. Called Sean again when I did not get the refund as promised. He tried to charge me a second time to get the refund & said my credit card did not work that he had on file so he would send a check in the mail. This second email was not marked with United Airlines logo but said it was from Air Travel Desks LLC in the attached disclaimer. I then checked my credit card statements & another phone number appeared on statement for this second charge: 855-460-7270 with the word RESERVATIONS. The first charge listed on my credit card statement said AIRFARE CHARGE with the number 847-9996771 IL next to it. I called this number today & the call was answered by Galaxy Travel Tours voice response with options to transfer to different departments. After the second charge, I became suspicious & called my credit card company immediately to dispute the charges & cancel my credit card. Not sure I will get back the first $1982.33 I got charged. Also reported this fraud to the United Airlines desk at my local airport. Will also report to FBI fraud site. Local police did not take report or investigate.

Dollars Lost

$1982.33

Targeted Person's Location

SC, USA - 29334

Scammer Information
Scammer location logo

IL

Mobile logo

(833) 627-7236

Web logo

none

Scam Type

Phishing

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Business name

Said they were United Airlines

Date Reported

December 22, 2025

Scam ID

1139035


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