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Have I been scammed

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Charltonstrek · 22/02/2025 07:10

Sorry guys I'm currently worked up into a frenzy been awake all night worrying.
I booked airline tickets through a website called cheapflyshop at a cost of £800.
Ive recieved a booking confirmation email but on reading the details within the email it says e tickets to be issued within 48hrs and states ticket number pending.
It also says they are working with their suppliers to secure my reservation and places are in high demand.
I have since gone on this companies reviews and found that customers are been called and been asked to pay more money for different flights and for extras etc and when the customer has refused they will not refund money etc.
I am so worried now I can't afford to lose this money and cannot pay more.
Help what I do.

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Charltonstrek · 22/02/2025 07:26

I wasn't sure whether to give them the 48hrs to see if they honour what I thought I'd booked.

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Charltonstrek · 22/02/2025 07:24

I paid by credit card

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Greenwallpinkwall · 22/02/2025 07:24

Yes you’ve been scammed. Ring your credit card company today. So rubbish for you

BellaCiao23 · 22/02/2025 07:24

Always book directly with the airline. I’ve been scammed a couple of times by these middle men flight companies. You didn’t receive your flight at the agreed price, so you can get a chargeback from your credit card company.

Didimum · 22/02/2025 07:22

The good trustpilot reviews are very obviously fake. They all have the same writing style.

How did you pay?

MrsJamin · 22/02/2025 07:21

If you read the trust pilot reviews they are all similarly badly written and not very specific. I'd say the good reviews are fake too. I'd talk to your credit card company.

Missionimprobable · 22/02/2025 07:20

You could try asking your bank or credit card for a chargeback.
Not sure if this will work as its usually for if you've been charged twice or for faulty goods etc but ring up and ask.
Dont wait, do it now.
Also use the 14 day cooling off period, contact the company and say you want to cancel, 14 days is the minimum UK cooling off period.
Update us, good luck

Mindymomo · 22/02/2025 07:19

I’ve looked at the reviews and most are good, there is one that had a problem with refunds, but it got sorted out and they were refunded. Have you paid by credit card, if you have you can claim back stating goods/services not what you had paid for. Or just wait and see if they come up with flights for the money you’ve paid.

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Charltonstrek · 22/02/2025 07:19

PrioritisePleasure24 · 22/02/2025 07:16

Have had a look on trust pilot … bad reviews followed by conveniently good reviews.

Looks like a secondary ticketing/ travel agent or similar that books flights for you maybe?

Not sure why you would hand over money to a company so easily without research. I always book flights direct with the airline.

I feel rotten now I was looking for the best deal and settled on this company.

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PrioritisePleasure24 · 22/02/2025 07:16

Have had a look on trust pilot … bad reviews followed by conveniently good reviews.

Looks like a secondary ticketing/ travel agent or similar that books flights for you maybe?

Not sure why you would hand over money to a company so easily without research. I always book flights direct with the airline.

AnnaQuayInTheUk · 22/02/2025 07:15

I'm sorry but it sounds like a scam. If you paid on your credit card then you should be able to get the money back.

I know it's too late now, but in future if you're spending a significant amount of money. Google the website/ company before committing.

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