Topguest additional points for checkins [Update Jan 2014 - program has ended]
Sep 28, 2012, 10:45 pm
#1066
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: DTW
Programs: DL, AA, UA
Posts: 65
I got the warning e-mail Friday night but I haven't been checking into any Topguest partners! (I've stopped traveling for work, and I completely forgot I was signed up for Topguest.)
In fact, I appear to only have three check-ins that earned points through Topguest, and they're from 2010 and 2011. That seems like a really low threshold to call someone a cheater.
Correction: Maybe seven check-ins. Found 200 points in my Choice Privileges for September & October 2011. (They weren't listed in my Topguest account because CP isn't a TG program anymore.)
In fact, I appear to only have three check-ins that earned points through Topguest, and they're from 2010 and 2011. That seems like a really low threshold to call someone a cheater.
Correction: Maybe seven check-ins. Found 200 points in my Choice Privileges for September & October 2011. (They weren't listed in my Topguest account because CP isn't a TG program anymore.)
Last edited by Science Drone; Sep 28, 2012 at 11:32 pm
Sep 29, 2012, 9:03 am
#1069
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: San Diego, CA
Programs: UA Silver/Marriott Gold/Hilton Gold
Posts: 540
So every single one of my gmail aliases (for both me and the mrs.) got the email from Celeste. Even the ones that don't earn points anymore (BW, Wyndham). Not sure how they ran the report, but it appears it was a mass purge (or pre-purge). No accounts shut down so far. I wonder if I should pull back, or keep it full steam ahead.
Sep 29, 2012, 11:18 am
#1071
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: NJ
Programs: UA 1K, HH Diamond, SPG Gold, etc
Posts: 69
TopGuest suspension
I received notice of inappropriate account activity yesterday from Celeste Williams. I responded in protest and have just been suspended from Topguest. I wonder if an appeal will get me anywhere. I have to send my Hilton Honors account # in appeal letter so was wondering how legitimate this all is. Bummer
Sep 29, 2012, 11:22 am
#1072
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 749
They are so dumb. Shut me down a month ago, and I got Celeste's email in my two accounts saying to stop "or else."
I took my 40k points from them and now they're cry-babying? The end is near for TG. I'm really interested to see what is in TP 33974.
I took my 40k points from them and now they're cry-babying? The end is near for TG. I'm really interested to see what is in TP 33974.
Sep 29, 2012, 12:08 pm
#1073
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: RDU
Programs: DL Platinum, SPG Gold
Posts: 244
I received notice of inappropriate account activity yesterday from Celeste Williams. I responded in protest and have just been suspended from Topguest. I wonder if an appeal will get me anywhere. I have to send my Hilton Honors account # in appeal letter so was wondering how legitimate this all is. Bummer
Sep 29, 2012, 1:56 pm
#1074
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 157
Similarly, based on my experience, when you receive an email from TG, do not appeal, do not even try to reply to the email. Simply stop check-in for a few days and you'll be fine. From what I read, writing back will just cause account suspension.
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Sep 30, 2012, 3:14 am
#1079
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: BZN
Programs: AA:LT Platinum DL:LT Gold UA:1P MAR:LT Titanium
Posts: 8,289
I've said it before and I'll say it again: The only cost-effective way to participate is a well-written script. You won't get suspended, nor will you spend more time than it's worth. Their business model doesn't work, so get what you can before they're gone.
Sep 30, 2012, 3:44 am
#1080
Suspended
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: ヒルトン大阪
Programs: ゴールデングローブ
Posts: 1,982
So every single one of my gmail aliases (for both me and the mrs.) got the email from Celeste. Even the ones that don't earn points anymore (BW, Wyndham). Not sure how they ran the report, but it appears it was a mass purge (or pre-purge). No accounts shut down so far. I wonder if I should pull back, or keep it full steam ahead.