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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TSA Mask Mandate No Longer in Effect

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On April 18, a federal court judge in Florida ruled that the mask mandate imposed on operators of intercity buses and at transit facilities exceeds the authority of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The court also held that the mandate violated the requirement for notice and comment rulemaking and the CDC failed to adequately explain its decisions. Therefore, the court declared the mandate unlawful and vacated it effective immediately.

The White House issued a statement in response stating that the Transportation Security Administration would no longer enforce the mandate and that it is up to an individual whether to wear a mask. But the U.S. Department of Justice, which is defending the mandate in the court case, will appeal the court’s decision.

The mandate was supposed to be in effect until May 3, 2022 for buses as well as commercial airplanes and at airports. Effective immediately, bus operators are no longer required to impose the requirement to wear masks on their customers or employees.

Individual state and local governments, as well as local transit facilities, might still require masks for travelers, however. In addition, Canada and Mexico still require masking of passengers on buses that cross the border from the United States.

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