BEWARE: ABA Marketplace Scams

We want to bring to your immediate attention a concerning issue that has arisen in the last few days. There has been an increasing number of scam calls targeting our members and Marketplace registrants regarding hotel reservations.

 

Important Details:

Scam Activity: The most prolific scam call is coming from 800-878-0113 from an individual named "Joseph." This caller is falsely claiming to offer an early bird rate for hotel stays in Philadelphia.

Our Process: ABA will be opening up hotel reservations on August 9, and we are not using any third-party affiliate to call you about those reservations, secure "special" low rates, or other offers. These calls are scams.

 

Action Steps

Do Not Engage: If you receive such a call from 800-878-0113 or other unfamiliar number, we suggest blocking the number to remove further contact from the scammer.

Official Reservations: The only way to secure your hotel reservations is through ABA and the Marketplace website. Information on how to make reservations will be posted on August 9, and we will send out a notice to all current registered attendees with information on how to secure your hotel booking.

 

ABA is committed to ensuring your safety and the security of your information. Please remain vigilant and do not engage with these fraudulent calls. If you have any questions or need further assistance, do not hesitate to contact us directly at (800) 283-2877.

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The ABA and ABA Foundation Welcome New Board Members

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During ABA’s Marketplace and Busworld North America in Detroit, the membership elected new Chad Cushman, president of Indian Trails, Inc. in Owosso, Mich., to join the ABA Board of Directors. The ABA Board also honored outgoing Board members Tom McCaughey, president of Flagship Trailways in Cranston, R.I., and Michelle Wiltgen, retired from National Interstate Insurance Company, for their years of service to the ABA membership. 

The ABA Foundation Board of Governors also added three new members: Mary Courie, national sales with Hard Rock Cafe International in Davie, Fla.; Greg Dotson, Group Sales manager of the Dr. Phillips Center in Orlando, Fla.; and Brent Maitland, Private Sector Sales and Marketing vice president for Motor Coach Industries in Des Plaines, Ill. 

During Marketplace and Busworld North America, ABA President & CEO Peter Pantuso recognized retiring ABA Foundation Board of Governors member Pat Ziska of Motor Coach Industries for her years of service to the industry and the association, especially the Foundation. 

Commenting on the additions to the ABA Board of Directors and ABA Foundation Board of Governors, Pantuso said “It is our volunteer leaders that make ABA and the ABA Foundation what we are today. Their dedication to ensuring we provide our members the resources, research, scholarships and programming they need to succeed in this industry is priceless. We are so fortunate to our Board of Directors and Board of Governors and I look forward to working with our new members.”

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