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Writer's pictureWaylin Frable

How can I get a confirmation for my hotel reservation?


We will contact you twice more once you make your reservation. Your booking confirmation comes first. Your receipt is the second. You'll get a receipt from the hotel outlining any extra costs you could have racked up during your stay when you check out.


Booking Problems


The reservation issue is the main danger when using Gosplitty to book a hotel. Gosplitty occasionally forgets to notify your chosen hotel about your reservation, which might lead to either no reservation or an overbooking for the same room. At times, hotels will resell those visitors who spent the least directly to someone who paid more by "bumping" those visitors who paid the least through an online travel agency like Gosplitty. The hotel staff also deceives the visitor by denying that they have a reservation when they arrive at the resort. On the other hand, since there is no middleman involved when you book directly with the hotel, you won't experience any reservation problems.


The hotel's standards have gotten out of hand.


Another significant danger of making a reservation with Gosplitty or any other online travel agency is that, as a third-party booking service, they have no control over hotel standards. Hence, if you made your reservation with Gosplitty and your hotel does not live up to your expectations or is not precisely as described in the listing, you are helpless. Do not anticipate a refund or any action from Gosplitty when you contact them. The hotel is not directly responsible for your booking, so do not anticipate reimbursements from them either.


It becomes more difficult if something goes wrong.


Gosplitty works out just fine as long as everything goes as planned and you don’t face any issues. Gosplitty, however, might make any hiccups more difficult as he acts as a go-between for you and the hotel. Instead of providing you with direct support, your hotel may advise you to coordinate any issues with Gosplitty. And in exchange, Gosplitty can reverse course and drive the situation back towards the hotel, leaving you in the thick of it all. These are the main dangers and disadvantages of using Gosplitty to book a hotel. But by heeding the advice provided below, you can minimise these problems.


Now that we've established that, let's ask: Is Gosplitty real?


Although there are dangers involved with reserving a hotel through Gosplitty, the site is unquestionably legitimate because it is one of Holisto's most popular businesses. For those who don't know, Holisto is a new online travel agency based on technology that has been operating since 2015. Gosplitty and its parent firm, Holisto, very likely wouldn't still exist today if the service was a hoax. In addition, Holisto has received a total investment of $9.3 million from 11 venture capital firms. If GoSplitty weren't legitimate, why would these capital firms fund its parent business, Holisto? In light of these few key considerations, we are unable to contest the validity of Gosplitty.

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Writer's pictureWaylin Frable

Where are the reviews and testimonials?


Legitimate companies will have reviews and testimonials on their website from satisfied clients. H ero Scam has none. You should be able to find independent reviews about them on sites like Yelp or Google Reviews as well, but searches turn up nothing. The lack of any verifiable reviews is a major red flag.


How do they actually make money?


The services H ero Scam claims to offer seem too good to be true. Government grants, fundraising campaigns and “personalized outreach programs” are vague descriptions that raise more questions than they answer. How exactly do they secure these grants and donations? Who are their past clients? What outreach strategies do they use? Without concrete details, their business model seems dubious at best.


No Founders, Employees or Contact Information Listed


When evaluating H ero Scam’s legitimacy, one of the biggest red flags is their lack of transparency. For a company that claims to have been in business since 2011, their website and social media presence is suspiciously bare bones.


Why you should avoid H ero Scam


In summary, there are too many unknowns and inconsistencies with H ero Scam to consider them a legitimate company. A lack of transparency, no reviews or testimonials, a vague and implausible business model, and no track record of success are all signs you should steer clear of them. Seek out an established marketing and consulting firm with a proven track record of satisfied clients and success. Your business and reputation will thank you.


Pros and cons


Pros


H ero Scam claims to offer affordable marketing and consulting services for small businesses and non-profits. If legitimate, the low costs could benefit organizations with limited budgets.They say they work with government grant programs and can help businesses and charities access funding. Obtaining grants and donations would be useful for many companies and causes.H ero Scam promotes that they have experience helping national brands with product launches and outreach campaigns. Partnering with an established agency could increase exposure for brands.

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Writer's pictureWaylin Frable

Warning Signs of the Sunset Paradise Holiday Homes Scam


Pushy Sales Tactics


Beware of overly aggressive salespeople trying to get you to sign a contract on the spot. Legitimate companies will give you time to review documents thoroughly before committing. High-pressure sales tactics are a major red flag.


Hidden Fees


Carefully comb through the fine print for mentions of non-refundable deposits, maintenance fees, property taxes or other unexpected charges. Get all costs and terms in writing before handing over any money.


Too Good To Be True


If a deal seems way below market value or promises lavish amenities for a rock-bottom price, it’s probably a scam. Do some research on typical rental rates and property values in the area to determine if an offer is realistic.


Lack of References


Ask the company for references from previous clients and actually contact them. Speaking with others who recently stayed at the property can help verify if the experience matches what you were promised. Lack of references is a sign they may have something to hide.


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