This is a SCAM.
Apparently they go to trade shows, festivals, etc. and hand out signups to win a "Free" trip to the Bahamas.
They call everyone that signs up (or at least multiple people). They make some reference to the festival or show you were at (to make it seem more legitimate), then they say that you've "won" the trip to the bahamas. After the ensuing excitement, they start giving you details.
Unfortunately here are the REAL details:
-the trip is "Worth $2500", taking you to Orlando, Ft. Lauderdale, and the Bahamas. HOWEVER you have to pay $300 PER PERSON.....and you'll also have to pay airfare. So you really didn't win anything at all. They're just offering you a deal. Plus, apparently there are a lot of other hidden charges when you go on the trip.
-They ask you to pay the $300 before you get off the phone.
-There is a "port charge" to get into the bahamas of about $150 or so.
TOTAL scam. And a good one, too, because they get you thinking this is a local organization. Its not.
It happened to us, They charged my girlfriend's account, and, luckily, we did research immediately afterward about it because it sounded like a scam. Pretty sure she won't get charged
They got me, or tried to get me last week. Same scam. It sounded great until they asked for my credit card info up front. I told them I would call them back with it if they give me their number. They never did. They kept calling me until they slipped and forgot to block their number. sounded very fishy to begin with. Now I know.
Scam! Yes it happened to me too. They keep calling you to sign up for this free trip...yeah they go to trade shows, festivals, etc. and hand out signups to win a "Free" trip to the Bahamas. When you don't answer they try calling from other number. Beware !
It happened to me this morning, I knew something was fishy. So I had to research about it, and here I am. They used a couple of numbers to try to contact me when I didn't pick up: 1 718 228 0785 & 1 718 228 0775 & of course this one. Thank god I researched on this.
They gave me websites too:
http://www.bahamascelebration.com/Celebration-Cruise-Line-Information.html
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http://www.floridabahamascruisevacations.com/