Become a Travel Agent Scam

It seems to be returning, the, “become a travel agent in a week”, thing. Promises of free or 90% off your travel is their key sales pitch. Yes you can join us as an associate and make money and travel mantra that permeated the travel scene in the 90’s was in my spam box today twice. What they should say is sell our packages to your friends and we will only charge you $495.

Here is a direct quote from one:

Certification, Training & Licensing Cost – If you’re selected to be a Director with ***. You will need to pay for your initial training, licensing as a travel professional with the State, and certification costs. This cost is $495.00, and includes all your training materials, and your initial 5 day/4 night trip to Orlando, Florida. This includes, hotel, most meals, trip to our headquarters, training, and a side trip to Disney. (Airfare is not included). DVI’s Director Selection department will send you more details if you are selected.

When I owned a travel agency we used to laugh about the brazen rip- off that some companies did. Attorney General Offices from just about every state in the US had complaints and problems with the Travel Agent Scam! Far better to pick up a pen and write!