Is this junk Carlson approved or a virus?
Jan 18, 2012, 2:25 am
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Is this junk Carlson approved or a virus?
After making a reservation at a Country Inns and Suites, an annoying flashing banner type ad appeared claiming to be a "UNIQUE UPGRADE OPPORTUNITY" from eStandby. It looks like junk, but it had my information and also appears in the email confirmation and in my Club Carlson account. This computer is new and the riskiest thing its been used for is flyertalk, so a virus would be surprising.
Has anyone else encountered this?
Has anyone else encountered this?
Jan 18, 2012, 3:26 am
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After making a reservation at a Country Inns and Suites, an annoying flashing banner type ad appeared claiming to be a "UNIQUE UPGRADE OPPORTUNITY" from eStandby. It looks like junk, but it had my information and also appears in the email confirmation and in my Club Carlson account. This computer is new and the riskiest thing its been used for is flyertalk, so a virus would be surprising.
Has anyone else encountered this?
Has anyone else encountered this?
I am not a fan of the approach, as it means reduced chances of my getting an upgrade on a complimentary basis tied to my frequent guest status.
Jan 18, 2012, 4:06 am
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With Hyatt and Hilton, seen it repeatedly -- even as someone with Diamond status. With Radisson, heard about it but not yet been on the receiving end of it.
I am not a fan of the approach, as it means reduced chances of my getting an upgrade on a complimentary basis tied to my frequent guest status.
I am not a fan of the approach, as it means reduced chances of my getting an upgrade on a complimentary basis tied to my frequent guest status.
At least I don't have to worry about a virus or someone having intercepted the credit card info I used to hold the reservation. Plus between the booking bonus and the triple miles promo I'm getting over 95 points per $ on a room that's 10% cheaper than the reservation I had with Towneplace.
Jan 18, 2012, 6:39 am
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Thanks for clearing that up. The junk is Carlson sanctioned, but is not something I will ever participate in or encourage anyone else to click on.
At least I don't have to worry about a virus or someone having intercepted the credit card info I used to hold the reservation. Plus between the booking bonus and the triple miles promo I'm getting over 95 points per $ on a room that's 10% cheaper than the reservation I had with Towneplace.
At least I don't have to worry about a virus or someone having intercepted the credit card info I used to hold the reservation. Plus between the booking bonus and the triple miles promo I'm getting over 95 points per $ on a room that's 10% cheaper than the reservation I had with Towneplace.
Then my other booking was at Radisson la paz bolivia and there was no such offering. I think it depends of how fully booked is the Hotel at this time.