Comments on: Guess a Delta voucher number, get a free flight? http://www.elliott.org/blog/guess-a-delta-voucher-number-get-a-free-flight/ Consumer advocate Christopher Elliott's site. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:25:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Flyer http://www.elliott.org/blog/guess-a-delta-voucher-number-get-a-free-flight/comment-page-1/#comment-61707 Flyer Mon, 24 Jan 2011 13:22:50 +0000 http://www.elliott.org/blog/guess-a-delta-voucher-number-get-a-free-flight/#comment-61707 I think this is one of those cases that's hard to prove.. while not 'throwing rocks' at Plott's situation-- we must also realize that is IS possible that the numbers were in fact used by him and/or with his consent and is now trying to double credit. Again, I think the odds are small as most people are upfront and honest, but I do think that it cannot be assumed the passenger misuse is not a possible factor. I'd say if he's willing to make a signed Affidavit to the effect he's not used them with or without permission, then I'd be OK with re-issuing them.. this way-- should it come out later that they were misused, the airline would have/could have legal recourse for this misuse. I think this is one of those cases that’s hard to prove.. while not ‘throwing rocks’ at Plott’s situation– we must also realize that is IS possible that the numbers were in fact used by him and/or with his consent and is now trying to double credit.

Again, I think the odds are small as most people are upfront and honest, but I do think that it cannot be assumed the passenger misuse is not a possible factor.

I’d say if he’s willing to make a signed Affidavit to the effect he’s not used them with or without permission, then I’d be OK with re-issuing them.. this way– should it come out later that they were misused, the airline would have/could have legal recourse for this misuse.

]]> By: Charlie http://www.elliott.org/blog/guess-a-delta-voucher-number-get-a-free-flight/comment-page-1/#comment-2583 Charlie Tue, 11 Sep 2007 11:29:25 +0000 http://www.elliott.org/blog/guess-a-delta-voucher-number-get-a-free-flight/#comment-2583 Scammers have been guessing "secret" codes at online stores like Staples for a long time. Staples previously distributed many 5-digit codes as a way to target their marketing efforts, but savvy folks discovered that anyone could use them, sharing them with friends, family and complete strangers via the internet. Then they discovered that previously unknown codes could be uncovered by testing random or sequential numbers. Staples had to change their approach to counteract this, though it is still not eliminated in total. Though it takes time, the same approach could be used to uncover valid Delta voucher numbers. However, at least if the fraud is discovered, Delta can track the person(s) who holds the illegitimate tickets, while the legitimate holder of the voucher can get the benefit from the airline. Scammers have been guessing “secret” codes at online stores like Staples for a long time. Staples previously distributed many 5-digit codes as a way to target their marketing efforts, but savvy folks discovered that anyone could use them, sharing them with friends, family and complete strangers via the internet. Then they discovered that previously unknown codes could be uncovered by testing random or sequential numbers. Staples had to change their approach to counteract this, though it is still not eliminated in total. Though it takes time, the same approach could be used to uncover valid Delta voucher numbers. However, at least if the fraud is discovered, Delta can track the person(s) who holds the illegitimate tickets, while the legitimate holder of the voucher can get the benefit from the airline.

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