Easy Sentri - Global Entry 3rd party Scam?
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That is what I was considering when I commented earlier about their interesting "business model".
Potential GE applicants with a previously higher (and/or currently higher) than average likelihood of being denied GE may find themselves saving some money if applying this way?
Potential GE applicants with a previously higher (and/or currently higher) than average likelihood of being denied GE may find themselves saving some money if applying this way?
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If the potential GE applicant knows that his/her odds of rejection are high -- say like a person rejected once or twice before but wanting to try again -- then knowledge of the fees being refundable may matter to the actions taken by a potential GE applicant.
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That is what I was considering when I commented earlier about their interesting "business model".
Potential GE applicants with a previously higher (and/or currently higher) than average likelihood of being denied GE may find themselves saving some money if applying this way?
Potential GE applicants with a previously higher (and/or currently higher) than average likelihood of being denied GE may find themselves saving some money if applying this way?
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Unfortunately, I have a relative (PIL) who has also now fallen victim to this scam. As much as I have taught them NOT to click on the first links or READ the URL for insight into which site is legit, they went through with this. I'm trying to figure out the best way to clean it up. the GE application hasn't gone through yet, as the relative had already started an application with GE. Then stopped, then searched for links a few days later, this site came up and they went through this (I know, its sound SUPER dumb). Now, the GE application hasn't begun with these con artists (four man operation in San Diego) and they are saying they need more information to get into the GE site - which technically they would if they needed to actually submit the application.
I hate these sort of sites. It's near the worst of the internet
I hate these sort of sites. It's near the worst of the internet
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DO NOT Use EasySentri - It Is A SCAM!!!
Easy Sentri took my money! They did not complete my application for Global Entry. They would not respond to my multiple emails or phone calls. I had to pay again and reapply directly with the federal government. You do not need to pay a third party to complete this application for you. Go directly to the US.gov web site and complete it yourself. It's cheaper and more efficient. Easy Sentri is a SCAM!!!!!
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Easy Sentri took my money! They did not complete my application for Global Entry. They would not respond to my multiple emails or phone calls. I had to pay again and reapply directly with the federal government. You do not need to pay a third party to complete this application for you. Go directly to the US.gov web site and complete it yourself. It's cheaper and more efficient. Easy Sentri is a SCAM!!!!!
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Do not send them an email or otherwise contact them.
Simply notify your card issuer that the service was never provided and they have failed to respond to emails and calls. You should have a temporary credit relatively immediately and you will have a permanent credit in short order.
As a general matter, do not phone (or email) bank outfits such as this. One call or email and then start the chargeback.