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JBloggs

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I received a call with a Washington DC phone # as caller id, and that said to me "this is a translator" and do you have rooms available? That was what they said to start the call. It made me nervous. I did not have any rooms available, so didn't pursue it any further.
Have you had this happen, and do you think it is legit? or is it like the hearing impaired scam.
I never want to do business with a third party regardless of reason, I have taken one similar years ago and then been sent a statement to pay for their services (not a translator for someone making a reservation on behalf of another).
Your thoughts?
 
I don't know but guessing a spam. I would not deal with it and hang up
 
I know there is a telephone relay service for those hearing impaired that need that sort of translation. I've had that sort of call in the past.
 
I would ask them to e-mail for a request and see what happens. You could always ignore the e-mail if you feel it is not legitimate.
 
not being funny but no hearing impaired person I know or have ever dealt with here would do so - all would (like everyone else) would book online. they can read everything in their own time, email with any queries and book.
 
In the past, I would not doubt it. However in today's world, would. This scam was going around a few years ago. In today's world, hearing impaired would have text capabilities and a computer for online reservations or e-mail.
 
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