Is this real or a scam?

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Is this real or a scam?

Post by oasiscouple »

I am putting this in the scam section as I am doubtful.

I am not with any site linked (as far as I know) with Trip Advisor but have recently received an email from TripAdvisor Rentals headed "Simon,it's time to start using your new Dashboard".

The first part of the email is as follows:

"TripAdvisor Vacation Rentals

It’s here: your new dashboard

We’ve spent months talking to holiday home owners from across the globe and hearing about their biggest challenges.

The result? A completely redesigned dashboard that makes taking bookings as easy as possible.

Sign in

TIP: don’t forget to bookmark the new link as it has now replaced the previous version.

Best Wishes,
The TripAdvisor Team"

I haven't clicked on the "Sign in" as I don't know why I have received this and whether it is genuine, unless it is because I was with HL until I left them 3 years ago.

Any comments please?
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Post by Essar »

Do you list with FK, this would also work as they are owned by TA?

Even though you don't keep up your subscription with HL your account may still exist.
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Post by oasiscouple »

No, I am not with FK, so perhaps, despite leaving HL, I am still in their system.

Has anyone else received the same email as I still don't know if it is genuine?
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Post by teba18 »

I had the same e-mail. I checked it out and it was linked to an account we used to have when we listed with HL. I've no idea why they think we'd be interested in having a TA dashboard when we haven't advertised with HL for years!
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Post by e-richard »

oasiscouple wrote:Has anyone else received the same email as I still don't know if it is genuine?'
Yes, that email was sent genuinely to TA/FK/HL subscribers.

It appears to have been sent to a few others as well, but I don't think its a scam, more like a bug. :cry:
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