Hey travel friends, happy Saturday! Here’s a recap of what’s gone on at YMMV this week. From what we’ve written to what others wrote that we really liked and wanted…
Weekly Recap
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fraud
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Ground Transportation (Bus, Lyft, Subway, Taxi, Train, Uber, etc.)
Uber Scam Now Fixed…For Uber. For Riders? Maybe Not So Much
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegNot quite 2 years ago, we wrote a piece about a scam some Uber drivers had been pulling in an attempt to get more money. After drivers would claim passengers…
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Credit Cards
We Knew The AMEX RAT Team Was Cracking Down On Referrals, But Not This Much
by joehegby joehegOne of the easier ways to accumulate points is by taking advantage of “refer a friend” offers. The idea is a simple one. As a cardholder, you get a personalized…
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One of the unfortunate truths when using credit cards to earn points and miles is that you’re going to eventually have to deal with the banks to sort out a…
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If you have a sock drawer full of credit cards, having a card compromised is just part of the game. I can’t go more than a few months before I…
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The Case Of The Missing 140,000 Points, Marriott’s Delusions About Bonvoy, Are Cashback Cards A Good Thing?, + More!
by joehegby joehegHappy Sunday to all of our travel friends, both near and far! Here are some articles we’ve read from other bloggers (and other sources) that we think you may like,…
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How To Earn An Easy 1500 Membership Rewards, How To Make Your Hilton Honors Account Harder to Hack, & More
by joehegby joehegHappy Sunday to all of our travel friends, both near and far! Here are some articles we’ve read from other bloggers (and other sources) that we think you may like,…
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Ground Transportation (Bus, Lyft, Subway, Taxi, Train, Uber, etc.)Travel
Oh Great, Uber Drivers Have Another Way To Scam Passengers (But You May Be Able To Get This One Refunded)
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegEvery time I experience or hear about another scam that some UBER drivers participate in, I think I’ve heard it all. So far there’s been: Taking a longer route, which…
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Ground Transportation (Bus, Lyft, Subway, Taxi, Train, Uber, etc.)
Uber/Lyft Drivers Have A New Way To Scam Customers & I Think It’s The Most Despicable One Yet
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegJoe is a fan of Uber and Lyft. I am not. My main concern used to only be if I had to take a ride-sharing ride by myself. I’m a…
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Darth Vader On A Plane, When Your Points Are Stolen, More Bad News On The Marriott Hack & More…
by joehegby joehegHappy Sunday (and happy New Year!) to all of our travel friends, both near and far! Here are some articles we’ve read from other bloggers (and other sources) that we…