MP Accounts Closed by UA Alleging Fraud/Misuse
Apr 16, 2020, 9:26 am
#1621
Suspended
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Canada, USA, Europe
Programs: UA 1K
Posts: 31,452
Apr 16, 2020, 9:28 am
#1622
Join Date: Jul 2018
Programs: United Premier 1K, Air India Maharaja Club, Lufthansa FT, Jet Airways Platinum, Hilton Gold
Posts: 32
Apr 16, 2020, 9:30 am
#1623
Suspended
Join Date: Nov 2019
Location: The part of NC where we have electricity, paved roads, and high school diplomas.
Programs: AA Platinum
Posts: 3,132
What makes you think United is interested in hearing from someone who lost their FF account because he/she defrauded the company?
Apr 16, 2020, 9:35 am
#1624
Suspended
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Canada, USA, Europe
Programs: UA 1K
Posts: 31,452
Apr 16, 2020, 10:06 am
#1625
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: MBS/FNT/LAN
Programs: UA 1K, HH Gold, Mariott Gold
Posts: 9,630
I don't think banks ever asked if he wanted open an account, or let him count money 
I'd don't think I'm taking a giant leap here that UA subscribes to the old:
Fool me once... shame on you. Fool me a second time.... shame on me.
I'd don't think I'm taking a giant leap here that UA subscribes to the old:
Fool me once... shame on you. Fool me a second time.... shame on me.
Apr 16, 2020, 1:05 pm
#1626
Suspended
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: DCA
Programs: UA US CO AA DL FL
Posts: 50,262
Following up with an enterprise which dumps its consumer emails into a CRM database is not worth the bandwidth. UA did not respond either because it has not reached the original email or it has made a decision not to respond.
Apr 16, 2020, 1:24 pm
#1627
Suspended
Join Date: Nov 2019
Location: The part of NC where we have electricity, paved roads, and high school diplomas.
Programs: AA Platinum
Posts: 3,132
Apr 16, 2020, 6:59 pm
#1629
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: GVA (Greater Vancouver Area)
Programs: DREAD Gold; UA 1.035MM; Bonvoy Au-197; PCC Elite+; CCC Elite+; MSC C-12; CWC Au-197; WoH Dis
Posts: 52,140
Apr 17, 2020, 10:13 pm
#1630
Join Date: Nov 2014
Programs: UA 2MM
Posts: 1,679
Plus, I would love to see that court proceeding
"Your Honor I would like to change my name"
"On what grounds?"
"I would like to open a new FF account because UA closed my prior one for fraud"
May 5, 2020, 10:14 pm
#1631
Join Date: Sep 2019
Posts: 19
With the free taxpayer money received by the airlines, including United, as part of the bailout - has anyone reached out to their Senator to get United to re-open the accounts?
I am not asking for your opinion on whether I should ask or not.
I am not asking for your opinion on whether I should ask or not.
Last edited by WineCountryUA; May 5, 2020 at 10:40 pm Reason: DIscuss the issue, not the poster(s)
May 5, 2020, 10:34 pm
#1632
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Chicago
Posts: 11,513
I have not had the opportunity yet (haven't had my account shut down due to fraud). Should things change, I will contact my Senator and report back!
Last edited by WineCountryUA; May 5, 2020 at 10:41 pm Reason: quote updated to reflect Moderator edit
May 5, 2020, 10:42 pm
#1633
Original Member
Join Date: May 1998
Location: Orange County, CA, USA
Programs: AA (Life Plat), Marriott (Life Titanium) and every other US program
Posts: 6,411
Why would anyone want to embarrass themselves like that? "Hi senator. UA screwed me over by taking too much action against me for cheating. And I haven't really paid any real amount of taxes either. But now that you invested other people's money into United, wouldn't it be a good way to maximize the investment by asking United to let me back so that I can get some free stuff?"
May 5, 2020, 10:42 pm
#1634
Join Date: Sep 2019
Posts: 19
@sbrowser - United had no problems begging for my tax payer money. So why not. Moreover, closing the accounts appears to be similar to the David Du case - "we have every right to remove you from this airplane, so we will. Its in the T&C" And then they realize their mistake and settle outside court. Moreover, I refunded the buyer so really didn't make anything. Btw - do you think there should be legal action for people selling stuff (anything) on craigslist for tax evasion? Since as per your presumption they are not paying taxes on the sale item? I'd think anyone can declare income on their 1040 for sale of items, including at garage sales. Income from GPU sale is no different than selling a used couch at a garage sale for tax purposes. Anyway - the whole tax argument is totally BS.
Also, you missed the question - let me say it again - HAS ANYONE CONTACTED THEIR SENATOR.
I clearly indicated that I am not looking for opinion on whether I should or not.
Last edited by lovestache; May 5, 2020 at 11:10 pm Reason: Discuss the issue, not the poster(s)
May 5, 2020, 11:42 pm
#1635
Suspended
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Canada, USA, Europe
Programs: UA 1K
Posts: 31,452
Seriously? This is in the job portfolio of a US Senator?🤣🤣🤣