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Watch Out! Travel Fraud Detection & Prevention w/ Jose and Susie

Evolution Travel Cafe + Archer Travel Service, Inc
Evolution Travel Cafe + Archer Travel Service, Inc
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๐Ÿ‘๏ธ 137 views๐Ÿ“… 6 months agoโฑ๏ธ 58:31
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Veteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

If you get a call from me, you know that it's usually because we have a problem with one of your bookings or your customer has claimed a chargeback or we've been given a fraudulent credit card.

It's just too good to be true.

If you don't have all this proper documentation, um, we have no way to help resolve this in your behalf.

No third-party credit cards. The card holder must be one of these passengers.

Creator's Tips & Advice

โœ“Always have clients fill out the Archer Travel credit card authorization form for bookings within 21 days.
โœ“Never accept third-party credit cards; the cardholder must be a passenger on the booking.
โœ“Verify client identities by checking addresses on Google Maps and performing reverse phone lookups.
โœ“Be cautious of social media inquiries from unknown individuals, especially those in a hurry or offering deals that seem too good to be true.
โœ“Contact your upline or Archer Travel if you suspect fraud or feel uncomfortable with a booking.

๐Ÿ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Lack of knowledge about fraud prevention โ€” New agents should review the training video and contact Archer Travel for guidance on their first few bookings.
Dealing with international or last-minute inquiries โ€” Avoid international inquiries and be wary of last-minute bookings; charge a research fee to weed out potential fraudsters.

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow can travel agents detect and prevent travel fraud?
QWhat are the warning signs of a fraudulent booking?
QWhat documentation is required for bookings within 21 days?
QHow should agents handle third-party credit card payments?
QWhat steps should agents take if they suspect a scam?

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Watch Out! Travel Fraud Detection & Prevention w/ Jose and Susie