Happening Now
Don't Fall For The Ticket Scam!
August 31, 2023
by Jim Mathews / President & CEO
I know we've all gone way, way past thinking that "if it's on the Internet, it must be true." But I've gotten enough messages about this one that as a public service I'm going to warn all of you -- and I hope you'll warn all of your friends and family.
It appears on Facebook under various names, and claims that if you pass on your personal information, you can get a "pass" from Amtrak to ride all year long for just one dollar.
You know the old saying: "If it sounds too good to be true, it is."
Amtrak actually has a great pass deal. The USA RailPass lets you take 10 one-segment trips of any length during a 30-day period for $499. In other words, you could take the Lake Shore from New York City to Chicago, change for the Empire Builder, and go all the way to Seattle...for $98. That's a real promotion! (If you're interested in the actual USA RailPass, follow this link.)
But when you see the scam I've included in this picture, turn around and run away. It's not real. It's a scam. And you'll be sorry to have played along.
"The COVID Pandemic has been and continues to be the biggest challenge faced by Americans as it has taken a deadly toll on the world and on the world’s economies. During COVID Locomotive Engineers at Amtrak and other Passenger and Freight Railroads have embodied the definition of essential workers. This dedication by our members is not new. We applaud the Rail Passenger’s Association for recognizing the vital contributions of our members and their hard work moving Americans and freight during the COVID pandemic."
Dennis Pierce, Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) National President
December 21, 2021, on the Association awarding its 2021 Golden Spike Award to the Frontline Amtrak Employees.
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