Divine Getaways

EVERYONE...READ THIS !!! IT AMAZES ME HOW THEY ARE NOT IN JAIL YET ...

www.merchantcircle.com/business/Celebrity.Productions

wow...so i just received a follow up call from divine getaways...and get this..since i have caller ID...the phone call was made from a CELL PHONE.. how cheesy is that ?? i have the cell phone number which i'm going to post since many of us are collecting evidence ..here it is : (954) 734-3477 it sounded like a young college type girl just hired to make the follow up calls, since i filled her in on the 'scamm' of a company that is being investigated.. i filled her in on all the negative reviews and how angry people are towards these scammers :: she sounded 'dumb founded' and was clueless !! and said ....OK GOOD BYE !!

thank everybody who posted about Devine Getaways. They are having a meeting today 2:40 and 6:00. They have moved from the embassy suites in san rafael and are now scheduled for the lodge at tiburon, tiburon CA. your post has prevented us from wasting our time and money.

its not just about wasting u'r time and money..its about reporting these people...how do we get these people CAUGHT ? its like the devil relocating to different states where they can start with a fresh slate every time.. they are CROOKED !!!

I received the card, called and signed up for a presentation at the Lodge at Tiburon, 1651 Tiburon Blvd, San Rafael, CA 94920. They said they have presentations Friday, June 10 at 10, 2, 5. After reading these posts, I'm not going.

I would go just to tell them there are alot of unhappy people on RedWeek.com who will report them until they get reimbursed. I've already contacted my bank and the next step will be the BBB to file a complain and I won't stop until these people are put out of business....the free trip is definately...."not" free. Lots of activation fees involved, sending back money by certified mail, jumping through hoops to finally get that "non-free" 8 day vacation....screw them, I'm not playing their game or any other of theirs.

Come on guys.....let's all get together and contact the BBB, the more complaints we file, the sooner they're "done".

BEWARE DIVINE GETAWAYS IS A PART OF A MAJOR SCAM!!!! It was this same outfit who hosted a one hour presentation that my husband and I attended about spending X amount of dollars a travel package. After declining to three different approaches from three different sales people, because the price was too high, we were handed a sheet of paper for a 3 day luxury accommodations and 1 free airfare, 50.00 in dining bucks and 50.00 in gasoline. On the back are the instructions on the process to "activate" this "free getaway" - On May 22, 2011 I completed the form, sent in my 70.00 activation fee PLUS a 15.00 5-day rush dollar amount - I've still yet to received anything in the mail. I've called my bank and "Eagles Choice" did cash my check. I've emailed info@eagleschoice.net and they told me "we just answer the phone and do paper work, you need to email support@celebrityproductions.net they can help you" So I did and still NOTHING. Mind you - I have a June 10th deadline for travel arrangements (that's why I added the 5-day rush fee) - Well it all ties back to this Divine Getaways. This company is going to "claim" they have nothing to do with the information on the free voucher... then why are they handing out "scam" if they're reputation could be in jeopardy? Don't you think with plenty enough complaints and I’ve read quite a bit, including mine(the internet is riddled with scam complaints from THIS so called outfit, Eagles Choice and Celebrity Productions. Check out 1800notes.com - or just type in the word scam and anyone of these three outfits) - hell, just type in the phone number from both Eagles Choice and Celebrity Productions and see what you come up with 888-873-8854 - I no longer can use the voucher I'm sure I'll never get. But dangit, they stole 85.00 and I want it back.!!!!

here is another story that I found regarding this scam outfit:

Divine Getaways Rip off, traveling sales men trying to sell bogus, expensive, discount package , Internet

17th of May, 2011 by User569108

This company sent me a "free" 7 night cruise and 2 airline tickets offer if I attended a presentation. Sounded simple. They said all I had to do was pay the taxes and port fees. It sounded to good to be true! Well it was. I went to their seminar in the Embassy Suites Hotel in Santa Ana. It was a good presentation. For a little over $5,000 you got the capability to have the costs of vacation packages at wholesale prices. They gave many examples of what it would cost through Expedia and other websites vs. going through Divine Getaway. The packages were half the cost of what you could get otherwise. It sounded great! Problem was that when you sat down to close the deal with their aggressive sales person, you couldn't think about it and sign up later. I really wish I brought my laptop with me so I could research it before I purchased it. I went ahead and purchased it because it was a great offer. You could get this deal for life and you could sign up 4 family members to use it as well. I made sure however that I could cancel later. They did have a 3 day cancellation policy. The stupid thing was that you couldn't actually see this product or use it until 7 days later. Smart of them! I'm sure most people don't cancel until they receive their online account after 7 days, which is past their cancellation period. If they were so legit, wouldn't you think they would want you to have full access before the cancellation period to see if it really was a good thing for you and your family?? Only a scammer would do it this way! That night after paying $5,200 they handed me my vouchers to get my "free" cruise and airline tickets. I read in small print that you had to pay additional fees just to activate it. I read online that night that people sent in their money but yet never got their trip. They lost over $200 in fees. I never sent mine in. It was all a scam. I also learned that Divine Getaways is a new company (only about 15 days old per their manager) and that the same people keep closing one company and opening up another under a different name. Some who paid all of that money was not able to use the product because of them closing their doors along with other problems. After reading all of the reviews, immediately I sent my cancellation letter and binder via UPS so I would have proof of the cancellation. After they received my package, they had the nerve to still charge my card in the full amount. I sent them e-mails as well as called them. I left messages. Nobody called me back. I had to go through my credit card company to file a dispute. Luckily I have all of my documentation so Divine Getaways will never be able to argue with them and validate the charge. I did finally get a response back from a manager. He was verbally abusive and very unprofessional. I printed them all out in case of needing them for future reference with my credit card company. If you get this postcard in the mail, throw it away!!! It is all a scam. I am sure some people were not as stupid as me to fall for it in the first place without being able to research it before spending that type of money. But I'm sure there are a some people out there who didn't read that small print about the 3 day cancellation and waited for their account to activate after 7 days to try it. If there weren't, they wouldn't keep spending all this money on the hotel banquet rooms and having employees do these presentations throughout the U.S. Divine Getaways will soon close I'm sure and once again they will open up under a new name. I wish the government could step in to really see who has gotten cheated and close them down for good!!

http://www.scaminformer.com/scam-report/-c27606.html?selcom=817363

To me, personally, it's not about the money anymore but the principle of it .... I still want my 85.00 back. That could go toward my vacation I already booked with the airlines - not these frauds!

@anng185

I'm all into it... busting this outfit --- I work at a desk all day and on my breaks and lunch - I'll turn into my "advocate against scam artists" LIKE THIS ONE - !!!

www.merchantcircle.com/business/Celebrity.Productions this link does not work

(954) 734-3477 Line Type: Wireless Search Date: June 10, 2011, 4:09 pm Preliminary Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL Served By: CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - FL

I tried to call this number, the mailbox is full and can not rec'v any messages. The same thing that happens when I call 888-873-8854. Speaking of which:

For the last hour I've been calling 888-873-8854(the same number on the Eagles Choice Vacation activation slip AND the same number I was emailed to the Celebrity Productions. The answering machine says "Thank you for calling the "The Travel Center" ?? what is up with that?

finally got through.... someone different each time. THIS time, Curtis handles the money and they took down my name and number (the same info. I've been giving time after time) I asked the lady how she felt about working for a scam outfit......... SHE HUNG UP ON ME!!!

I tried to call back - - no luck, it goes to a full a mailbox! ------------------------

From: info <info@celebrityproductions.net> To: Fra.....sd <fra...sd@y.com> Sent: Thu, June 9, 2011 6:20:42 PM Subject: Re: RESERVATIONS FORMS - Rush Delivery!

You should not believe everthing you read! Most of it is bogus! So don't panic. You may contact us at: 888-873-8854.

Mgt

@valeriec124

you said: Come on guys.....let's all get together and contact the BBB, the more complaints we file, the sooner they're "done".

https://odr.bbb.org/odrweb/public/NewComplaint.aspx?ComplaintTypeID=2&countryid=1

OR - register in their forum and start posting like mad, like I plan on doing, if approved! I doubt the moderators will let our messages go through, but at least they know WE know!!!!

Welcome to Divine Getaways From: Divine Getaways <hponder@ponderconsulting.com>Add to Contacts To: franci@....com

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Your registration request at Divine Getaways has been received, Franci

The username you registered with was Franci and the password was 19...a.

Before you can login and start using the forum, your request will be reviewed and approved. When this happens, you will receive another email from this address.

Regards, The Divine Getaways Team.

OR - let's see if Divine Getaways will post my two comments on their website:

http://www.divinegetaways.org/avoiding-common-travel-scams-with-tips-from-divine-getaways/

OK...so we you are all very intelligent people who knew it sounded too good to be true... we are all professionals, who KNOW BETTER !! if you all smelled a rat, then why did you all send in money ?????? i attended the seminar, and of course was very tempted, but again, sounded too easy...so i did my research and found all this ...negative information...i'm so glad i didn't give them any activation monies...

However, i would like to see them caught & in jail...they need to stop their PONSEE SCHEME NOW !!

My husband and I attended a presentation just yesterday, June 10, 2011. We did NOT buy the VIP-Platinum Membership that was presented, It appears to be a scam. We received the "free" gifts, however, there are so many fees involved for the cruise and airline tickets. There is "no expiration or deadline date" on the cards to send monies & redeem the gifts issued. The 8 day cruise require $49 per person activation fee and a check or money order for $98. Then taxes, service charges, fuel surcharges etc, at time to purchase vacation can range from $179 to $259 per person possible more. For future reference, always "google" customer reviews for and the name of the business. You can find information about the business and what consumers have stated and experienced concerning a product or service. For informative Customer reviews about Divine Getaways go to the following websites:

www.scaminformer.com/scam-report/divine-getaways-rip-off-traveling-sales-men-trying-to-c27606.html

http://www.ripoffreport.com/travel-services/divine-getaway/divine-getaway-paradise-escape-9533a.htm

Hope this information is very helpful.

My husband and I attended a presentation just yesterday, June 10, 2011. We did NOT buy the VIP-Platinum Membership that was presented, It appears to be a scam. We received the "free" gifts, however, there are so many fees involved for the cruise and airline tickets. There is "no expiration or deadline date" on the cards to send monies & redeem the gifts issued. The 8 day cruise require $49 per person activation fee and a check or money order for $98. Then taxes, service charges, fuel surcharges etc, at time to purchase vacation can range from $179 to $259 per person possible more. For future reference, always "google" customer reviews for and the name of the business. You can find information about the business and what consumers have stated and experienced concerning a product or service. For informative Customer reviews about Divine Getaways go to the following websites:

www.scaminformer.com/scam-report/divine-getaways-rip-off-traveling-sales-men-try ing-to-c27606.html

http://www.ripoffreport.com/travel-services/divine-getaway/divine-getaway-paradi se-escape-9533a.htm

Hope this information is very helpful

I am sitting in lobby of Wingate hotel in Greenville, SC right now and the people from Devine Getaways are here and talking to people. Please DO NOT give Devine Getaways your money. It's all a scam. I'm a guest here at the hotel because I am here on business. I have nothing to do with this so-called company. I just feel sorry for the people who are talking to Devine Getaways. I want to scream out "don't give them your money! It's all a scam people!"

Jenny......***Please go tell others*** I am tired of these people scamming others. Can you go catch them as they walk out and tell them they can contact me here on redweek.com. They can go back in and tell the big FAT MAN, he's a scam artist and demand their money back....I JUST WANT TO SCREAM !!!! THEY STOLE 183.00 FROM ME AND THAT WAS MY FOOD MONEY.

***I sent an email to the hotel hoping they will stop these 7 male scammers***

***Shady....Grady, that's the big fat mans name who says he's been in the travel/time share business for 30 years....by the time we're done with him, he'll be in jail for the next 30.

Please come forward if you've heard of these scam artists and the next show date so we can send messages to "bug them"......I called the Wingate hotel in Greenville, SC and am talking to Andrea the manager on duty to tell her about these SCAM ARTISTS, let's see how far I can get with this before they disappear from this earth.

I love playing detective, let's get the party started...yea !!!!

Hello everyone.......something is being done about these people. I called the hotel in Greenville, SC and spoke to the manager, she is also on force at the police dept and is reporting them further to the top manager at the hotel where they holding seminars this week....YIPPEEEEE, I THINK WE'LL FINALLY GET THESE BASTARDS !!! Thank you Andrea for your awesome response, your loved in SF.

We all need to report these guys as soon as you hear of them in your town.....save those postcards or make a copy for evidence and go to your local police dept.

Did you attempt to cancel. If so, was your money refunded. We are in the same situation. Thx

Dear GS109......no, I haven't received anything back from the first activation fee we paid for 2 people, 183.00 including a rush 15.00 charge. The refund policy states they need to have a disaster before they will refund it....they're making money off the activation fees.....what a scam !!!!!!!

We just returned from the Embassy Suites in Anaheim, CA. We filled out the form for Divine Getaways, along with dozens of other people. After a 20 min. wait a charming young woman came to our table to tell us that they overbooked and she gifted us with the applications for the free cruise and flight for two. No need to listen to the 90 min. sales spiel. I would like to believe in Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny but I went on line and found this chat site. Thank you for confirming our suspicions! "If it's too good to be true, it ain't!" They will be hustling people at the hotel Thur., Fri, of this week and Wed. thru Fri. of next week if you all still want to get at them. Good Luck!

Dear non believer in Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny !!

I'll be in Anaheim on the 27-30 June, can someone please keep me informed as to these traveling SCAMMERS, I'd love to show up at another seminar to tell everyone about their scam and slap every one of those JERKS. My Email address is in a previous message. Thank you everyone !!!! Valerie, the non believer of anything "free" except the "Air".