I just received a call from Marriott - Page 2

Carmie · ‎10-25-2010

Hanging up was a smart move. This call was was not from Marriott. If you would have pressed #1, the caller would have locked in your phone number. Then he could have made long distance calls with your number. Also, your number could be used to spam other people. This is how these criminals operate and never get caught.

Some of these robo callers will transfer you to a live person who will try to get your credit card info in order to make your reservation and keep your free night on hold. Marriott has issued a warning to not respond to these spamming phone calls.

ROMARY · ‎04-28-2010

CARMIE: Exactly my thoughts. Funny that very few think of this. I'd just directly call the official Marriott phone number and find special offers there.

'More or less', 'Right or wrong', 'In general', and 'Just thinking out loud ' (as usual).

on the bay · ‎03-09-2010

wow-I didn't know that. I'm glad you mentioned that about pressing in the number and how that works.

I got a call today that I put in a complaint about but it said press 2 if u want your number removed from calling list, so I did. I hope that wasn't a mistake. Usually I don't answer but it was a local number with a recorded message.

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MoJoV · ‎10-01-2010

@Jackaranda wrote:
Oh geez is common sense around any more? The chance of someone wanting to video you nude is rare.

Truer words were never spoken!! Ha!

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Still Raining · ‎03-30-2014

There are so many calls lately. I now no longer answer unless they show up as a known contact. Everyone else goes to voicemail and if they do not leave a message I block them without exception. Sometimes I wonder if I am missing out, but it is getting irritating.

Chrystaltree2 · ‎12-08-2014

Why would you feel unsafe in a Marriott. Whenever possible, we choose them.

Chrystaltree2 · ‎12-08-2014

@Jackaranda wrote:
Oh geez is common sense around any more? The chance of someone wanting to video you nude is rare.

Oh, now I get it. I guess op thinks that guy wants to see her naked body....!o!

ritasNo1Fan · ‎03-12-2010

Around these parts, some Marriotts used to be owned by other corporations, but that doesn't really mean much, does it? I stayed in a London Marriott for 10 nights. It was one of the best. I would stay there again. Anybody interested in splitting the cost? There are some great shows in the West End that I hear should NOT be missed....

newagain888888 · ‎12-31-2010

Marriott is a wonderful brand and a free night would be a very tempting offer if it were legitimate, but unfortunately the robo-call you received is a scam used by fraudsters with the sole purpsoe to get your credit card information. If you type Marriott free night scam into your search engine, you will see it is a widespread scam that has been going on for several years.

Desertdi · ‎03-13-2010

I worked for the #1 hotel brand for years. If you don't use an online "booking service", you will get your best "deal" by calling the 800# reservation line. You will be amazed at the number of discounts they offer........AAA, AARP........specials for service men & women, and most hotels brands have their own "club" with "rewards" for frequent stays, etc.

It is a mistake to think that if you arrive late, you will get a "cheap" room......rates are set by corporate, and depend on season, occupancy, etc.

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