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I received a letter that looked like a check in the mail with the upper left corner saying T.E.S 2024. I opened it up and it says “2024 Travel and Excursion Showcase” right below this was “Fly Aboard All Major Domestic Airlines”. Below that it then lists American, Delta, and United airlines. It says my spouse and I are invited to an informative discussion about affordable travel and future vacationing. It will be at the Hilton Garden Inn. I will receive 2 free round trip tickets for an airline of my choice and 2 nights at a hotel or inn of my choice. If I hurry up and call within 24 hours I will then even receive 100 dollars in dining credit to a restaurant of my choosing with a dining voucher. It said the retail value of this award is $1180 and that if I do not respond they will give it to another guest. It gave me a promo code, which I am sure is either the same in allotted areas or the same for everyone all around. It was signed by Carla Taylor. It had the Hilton garden inn stamped at the bottom with small legal lettering in the bottom right. Stating “All trademarks are the property of the respective owners. Certain restrictions, taxes, and fees apply. Please call for details. Not applicable to Alaska and Hawaii. All major carriers accepted. Not a Timeshare or Real Estate Offer. No purchase is required”. I called out of business hours in hoping to hear an answering machine to get more information and what sounded like a stuttering young woman was the voice on the voicemail greeting. She mentioned that this was a “claims” office and to leave detailed information about myself so they can call me back. I hope no one has to pay the “Certain restrictions, taxes, and fees apply” because they were scammed by this and manipulated into paying a fee to receive the awarded airline tickets and hotel rooms they won! I hope this saves some people from this scam.

Targeted Person's Location

MN, USA- 55108

Scammer Information
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Unknown Location

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Unknown Email

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1(844) 475-8632

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Unknown URL

Scam Type

Travel/Vacation/Timeshare

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Business name

2024 Travel and Excursion Showcase

Date Reported

August 8, 2024

Scam ID

876134


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