SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 23, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Hotwire® is notifying consumers of a scam targeting potential travelers by fax solicitation. The scam involves a fax purporting to be a memo from "H.R. Dept." to "All Employees" and offering vacation packages at a steeply discounted price. The fax displays an old corporate logo for Hotwire, presumably in an effort to falsely imply some involvement by Hotwire in the offer. Consumers should be aware that the only legitimate way to book travel on Hotwire is through its website: www.hotwire.com, or by calling the customer care number: 1-866-468-9473. Hotwire does not engage in telemarketing or send faxes soliciting travel deals.
The following steps may help consumers from being victimized by illegal travel scams:
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Contacts:
Anita Lavine, Porter Novelli for Hotwire
anita.lavine@porternovelli.com
206-770-7075
Carrie Peters, Hotwire
carpeters@hotwire.com
206-481-1064
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