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From: ruffwork@iham1.UUCP (Ritchey Ruff)
Newsgroups: net.consumers
Subject: RE:Nationwide Travel & Tours
Message-ID: <122@iham1.UUCP>
Date: Sat, 14-Apr-84 12:45:30 EST
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Posted: Sat Apr 14 12:45:30 1984
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I just recieved a card EXACTLY (even the Clearing House Number)
the same, so I gave them a call...

You can recieve a vacation for 4 (2 adults and 2 children)
in any of over 150 resort areas (including bahamas, etc.).

Stipulations:
	- only good durring off-seasons (surcharge otherwise).
	- must use before 12-31-85.
	- must respond to card with time limit.

I was told I didn't have to pick the resort beforehand,
but would be mailed a coupon.
Also, with this clearing number I would also recieve
a gift certificate for $500.00.

This offer covered 2 days and nites, BUT WITHOUT
TRANSPORTATION OR MEALS!!!  (YOU have to get there on
your own...).

THE HOOK:
	"There is a $49.50 service fee for processing
	 your vacation arrangments.  Do you want to pay
	 via VISA, MASTER CHARGE, or AMERICAN EXPRESS ???"

	"Can I pay by check or money order?"

At this point there was a 2 or 3 min. pause, an I was
told that "yes, I could; but..."  they hold checks and
money orders for at least 30 days, so if I wanted to use
the offer right away I could just give them my charge card
number and it would be in the mail right away...

Am I crazy, or does this sould like a scam???
Who should I contact to see if this place is ligit???

Thanks,
	Ritchey Ruff
	...ihnp4!iham1!ruffwork
	...ihnp4!ihuxn!ruffwork
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