Originally Posted by
NJUPINTHEAIR
Whether or not IHG is acting wrongly, shouldn't those who post these codes post a warning, as well, that if you did not receive these codes via e-mail, you run the risk of having your account terminated if you use them?
Of course they should. But, that doesn't absolve individuals of their own duty to check out the codes. Needless to say, OP didn't pick up the phone and ask IHG. Likely because he knew the answer.