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Old Dec 14, 2018, 2:05 pm
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Originally Posted by Euflyer
What do you mean by fraud like someone selling GPU's is that considered a fraud? Is buying a GPU also considered so?
Criminal fraud - no
Violation of the UA program rules and a reason for the loss of all miles and certificates -- yes
Prohibition of sale or barter

The sale, barter or other transfer or attempted sale, barter or other transfer of any mileage, certificates, awards, benefits or status, other than as authorized and/or sponsored by United, is expressly prohibited. Any mileage, certificates, awards, benefits or status sold, bartered or otherwise transferred is in violation of the Rules and any accounts or Members involved in such sales, barters or other transfers may be subject to United’s Remedies. The acquisition, use, transfer or attempted acquisition, use or transfer of mileage, certificates, awards, benefits or status that have been acquired by purchase, barter or other transfer in violation of the Rules may result in United’s exercise of United’s Remedies.
For case examples, see MP Accounts Closed by UA Alleging Fraud/Misuse
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