Siri calls fake DL call center - scams friend out of $125
Jul 4, 2022, 6:39 am
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Still don’t think there was any scam. “Siri call Delta” produces 2 legit numbers for me and $125 is the correct actual name change fee.
Jul 4, 2022, 8:53 am
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"Siri call Delta Customer Service" might lead to different numbers. Some of these scam outfits have multiple names that sound very much like the legitimate airline. There was a biggish thread on this in the UA forum a couple years ago.
Jul 4, 2022, 9:15 am
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If it did, isn't the charge likely legitimate, particularly if the charge is from Delta Airlines?
Jul 4, 2022, 9:33 am
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Jul 4, 2022, 11:43 am
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Isn't the easiest way to see whether it was a scam number for the OP to say how long she was on hold with the first call. If they picked up right away that would not be the real Delta.
Jul 4, 2022, 12:16 pm
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Jul 4, 2022, 12:58 pm
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Jul 4, 2022, 1:54 pm
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Jul 4, 2022, 2:43 pm
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This is why I keep Google Assistant off on my Android phone - plugged into my car running Android Auto, it often use to reply to the music I was playing!
But these assistants are ubiquitous and mature enough that most people wouldn't think they'd connect you to a scammer. Most would also expect asking for "Delta" means the airline, as this would be far and away the most common use in this context.
But these assistants are ubiquitous and mature enough that most people wouldn't think they'd connect you to a scammer. Most would also expect asking for "Delta" means the airline, as this would be far and away the most common use in this context.
They even have a customer service number - 1-800-345-DELTA (3358)
But I bet they can't fix your name on your plane ticket.
Jul 4, 2022, 2:44 pm
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Jul 4, 2022, 5:58 pm
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Not if you are having a problem with your faucet. www.deltafaucet.com
Jul 4, 2022, 6:12 pm
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There's also a Delta Logistics in ND, which seems to be a trucking and warehouse firm.
Jul 4, 2022, 6:24 pm
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Although the chain originated in Canada, after the Marriott acquisition there are now 45 US locations compared to 39 in Canada 
plus some locations in other countries.
https://delta-hotels.marriott.com/our-locations/
plus some locations in other countries.https://delta-hotels.marriott.com/our-locations/
Last year [post from 2016 -- Zorak], Marriott International decided to position the Delta Hotels brand as Marriott's full-service 4-star conversion brand.
A conversion brand allows a hotel owner to reflag a property without adhering to the full standards of a new-build. That doesn't mean low standards, just different standards. For example, if a hotel can keep its existing HVAC system instead of tearing it out and starting over, it can be reflagged at a lower cost.
A conversion brand allows a hotel owner to reflag a property without adhering to the full standards of a new-build. That doesn't mean low standards, just different standards. For example, if a hotel can keep its existing HVAC system instead of tearing it out and starting over, it can be reflagged at a lower cost.
Jul 4, 2022, 9:50 pm
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All of the “other Delta’s” are missing the point.
OP says Siri called Delta, someone took $125 on AMEX to change name, then when they called back their number was blocked, and name wasn’t changed.
and OP won’t post the phone number.
OP says Siri called Delta, someone took $125 on AMEX to change name, then when they called back their number was blocked, and name wasn’t changed.
and OP won’t post the phone number.