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TheFarseer

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1. Once again

Reply to Callalily (Original post)

Tue Feb 24, 2026, 07:30 AM

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Don’t call the number on a text message. Call the number of the hotel or airline directly and ask if your reservation is actually canceled. Different scam, same way to stay safe. It’s going to be a real bitch if they ever hack the airline’s site and change the number to the scammer phone number!

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Once again TheFarseer Tuesday #1

Thank you. Sending this to my travel companions for an upcoming trip. Scrivener7 Tuesday #2