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ANOTHER NEW SCAM ON OUR CRUISE! (Would you fall for it?)

JJ Cruise
JJ Cruise
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πŸ‘οΈ 39K viewsπŸ“… 1 years ago⏱️ 7:13

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Editorial Summary

The creators discuss a reported incident involving a potential scam occurring on board the Jewel of the Seas during a Western Caribbean cruise. They recount a story shared in a Facebook group where a passenger allegedly faced intimidation after attempting to try on a watch in a shipboard shop. According to the report, a shop representative removed links from a watch to allow the customer to test the fit, but when the customer decided not to purchase the item, the representative claimed they were forced to buy it. The representative reportedly threatened to call ship security if the passenger did not complete the purchase. The creators note that while guest services were contacted, they were unable to provide assistance because the shops and guest services operate as separate departments. The video highlights the distinction between common jewelry scams, such as removing valuable links to decrease a watch's value, and this specific allegation of bullying and forced sales. The creators express their concern regarding the impact such experiences have on the relaxing nature of a cruise and state they will provide updates as more information becomes available.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Jewel of the Seas
Seriously Soggy
All-time creator consensus for Jewel of the Seas
A Nibble

This review is more critical than the all-time creator consensus.

What This Creator Said
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Creator's Key Takeaways

I was not very surprised that Guest Services were not willing to help this person because the shops and guest services are typically very separate departments

this is straight up bullying or stiff arming someone into buying something when they have no interest in actually buying it

this would completely sour my cruise if I was forced or stiff armed into Buy something

coming on a cruise is supposed to be stressfree it's supposed to be relaxing

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Be aware of watch scams in cruise ship shops
βœ“Don't let shop representatives pressure you into purchases
βœ“Know that guest services may not help with shop issues
βœ“Understand that links can be easily put back into watches

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Being forced to buy expensive items β€” Be aware that shop representatives may use pressure tactics and you have the right to refuse purchases

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the new scam happening on cruise ships?
QHow do shop representatives pressure customers into buying watches?
QWhat should you do if forced to buy something on a cruise?
QHas this scam happened to anyone else?

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