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Fraud by The Hilton holidays international


16-Sep-2023 (In Criminal Law)
I got a call that we won 3 coupons of 3/4 days hotel, parlour voucher worth 15k and couple movie voucher. They told us to visit the hotel and collect the coup and it will not take more than 45 minutes. But we must visit in couple nWe went to hotel to collect the free voucher. Instead of giving vouchers, they started to sell thier membership. We denied multiple times but they were keep insisting us. Finally they offered us in discounted prices with monthly EMI of 1934/- for 24 monthsThey instructed us to sign the contract. We signed without reading term and conditionWhen we came back to home, we realised that there is annual maintenance charges of 8500. I immediately requested for cancellation.The next day I got a call and the agent told me that the amount is not refundable. But in term & condition it is mentions that if you cancel, the charge 30% in 1 to 7 days. But I cancelled in 3 hours. Can I get refund coz I am not falling in 1 to 7 days slab.
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Answer #1
490 votes

The "Hilton Holidays International lucky draw" is most likely a scam or a high-pressure marketing tactic rather than a genuine prize offer. These schemes are commonly reported as misleading promotions where individuals are told they've won a prize, only to be invited to attend a sales presentation for timeshare memberships or holiday packages.

While Hilton Hotels is a legitimate and respected global brand, "Hilton Holidays International"is often not affiliated with the official Hilton group. Many such operations use similar-sounding names to gain trust.

Key Red Flags:

  • Unexpected calls or SMS claiming you've won a lucky draw without entering one.

  • Pressure to attend a meeting or presentation to claim your prize.

  • Conditions attached to the prize (e.g., paying a fee, buying a package).

  • Mixed reviews online, with some praising service but many reporting fraud or misleading sales.

Advice:

  • Verify the source before sharing personal details.

  • Avoid paying any money upfront to claim a prize.

  • Check for official affiliation on the brand's official website.

  • If in doubt, report the incident to consumer forums or the local cybercrime cell.

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Answer #2
736 votes
dear client First you must send a legal notice to the hotel owner and manager for defrauding you and also made a police complaint. It may works and they may return the money otherwise move further and file a case againt them for cheating you.
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Answer #3
720 votes
Yes you can ask and get your refund if it is mentioned in the terms and conditions of the company membership. Since it a general agreement and therefore the company has to follow it. You can send a legal notice for the refund of same through a lawyer and also file a case under consumer forum for the refund of same.
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Answer #4
828 votes
We understand your concern. You need to seek a Legal Consultation for your issue. Need to understand what exactly you want. Would You like to file a police complaint for fraud being played upon you or is there Any deficiency in their Services
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Answer #5
887 votes
yes you can file a consumer complaint against the aforesaid company in the consumer Court under section 12 of the consumer protection act. but first of all you will send legal notice to the company and demand for the compensation.
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Answer #6
639 votes
First of all rather than going legally you should serve them a legal notice and in that notice you can write that either pay my money or face legal action which will be at your own risk. After that if they fails to give you a satisfactory reply then you can anytime file a recovery suit in the court to claim your money back along with compensations.
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Answer #7
728 votes
Apparently you have a case of fraud and cheating and simultaneously you should file a case in consumer court. Chances of getting relief is high in your case. If you need assistance you may consult me. Good luck!
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Answer #8
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There are lot of frauds going on like this specially travel related in the name of the company. we have sorted various frauds such as marriot grand vacations, toplite holidays and etc. this is a consumer dispute and a legal notice will suffice your requirement for the full refund as well as compensation
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