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City Council grants free registration for Parks & Rec fall sports leagues

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With the ball in its court, credit the Lincoln City City Council with an assist for granting local kids free registration for participation in several youth sports leagues this fall.

Starting Aug. 5, the Lincoln City Parks & Recreation Department will offer free youth soccer for ages 5-10, volleyball for grades 3-6, and cross country for grades 5-8.

Register online Aug. 5-23 at apm.activecommunities.com/lccc/

For details, call 541-994-2131 stop by the Community Center, 2150 NE Oar Place, or visit https://www.lincolncity.org/parksandrec

Taft grad Arce-Torres crosses finish line on top in track and in classroom

Taft High grad and Western Oregon University sophomore Gabe Arce-Torres parlayed his freshman season on the track last spring into being honored Tuesday for his academic success by the U.S. Track and Field & Cross Country Coaches Association.

Five Western Oregon student-athletes earned academic honors from the USTFCCCA at its annual meetings in New Orleans, with both the men’s and women’s track and field teams cited.

The women fielded a 3.37 GPA, while the men’s team posted a 3.12 GPA. In order to be considered for an academic award, teams must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0.

To earn individual honors, students must have compiled a GPA of 3.25 and have reached provisional or automatic qualifying standards for the NCAA Championships in either the indoor or outdoor seasons.

Gabe Arce-Torres

Arce-Torres, made the list as a freshman majoring in exercise science after setting a season-best in the 400 at the Great Northwest Athletic Conference Championships, where he clocked a time of 48.93.

His top mark in the 200 came in the Linfield Open, where he crossed in 22.88. He added a 1:58.67 in the 800 at the Bryan Clay Invitational, and competed in one cross country event at the Warner Pacific Classic, clocking 28:58.90.

Arce-Torres, 18, became the youngest athlete in Western Oregon school history to compete in the NCAA Division II Indoor Track & Field Championships when he ran the second leg of the 400-meter distance medley relay last March in Pittsburg, Kansas.

A pulled hamstring suffered late in his final District qualifying run as a high school senior cost Arce-Torres, a prohibitive favorite, a chance at three Class 3A State prep titles.

Arce-TorresTyler Jones, Justin Crosswhite and Curt Knott headlined the four Wolves to be named to the men’s list, while Olivia Woods was named to the women’s team.

Lincoln City pastor denied conditional release

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A cell in the Lincoln County Jail

Mitchell Houston Conte, a Lincoln City pastor who was indicted on seven felony sex charges in June, was denied conditional release Monday by Judge Sheryl Bachart at the Lincoln County Courthouse.

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Mitchell Houston Conte

“Conte’s attorney made a motion for conditional release which the Judge denied,” Deputy District Attorney Christine Herrman said. “He will stay in custody with $200,000 bail.”

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Attorney Thomas J Elliot

Bachart denied the motion made from Conte’s privately retained Tuallatin-based attorney, Thomas J. Elliot, at Monday’s pretrial release hearing.

According to court documents, Conte may appear via video while in custody and his attorney will appear by phone.

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Lincoln City students provide Port of Newport with valuable data

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A photo taken by Coastal Drone Academy shows eelgrass and algae

Students at a Lincoln City summer camp recently applied their burgeoning skills and the latest mapping technology to a unique work-study project that will ultimately assist the Port of Newport in future improvements.

Over the course of four sessions earlier this month, students from the Coastal Drone Academy (CDA) utilized aerial drones to capture images of eelgrass beds along the commercial marina sea wall and imported the data into mapping software. The results will play an important role in future dredging projects around the bustling marina.

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Mapping results from images taken by CDA

“Development of Port property is only possible if the Port can mitigate for the environmental impacts of those development efforts,” explained Director of Operations Aaron Bretz. “The Port must make a concerted effort to learn about where eelgrass exists and where it doesn’t exist so that we can then determine what sort of changes can be made to our facilities. The data is vital to the Port’s planning efforts for years to come.”

CDA is part of Career Tech High School, a public charter school located in Lincoln City. The Community Services Consortium holds the charter for the institution that adopts technology-based workplace simulation to prepare students for a successful future.

Dr. Chuck Getter, CDA Instructor, worked with his students to map the entire length of the sea wall, both inside the harbor and in the outer area, during the lowest tides of the year. First referencing historical images, the student drone operators knew precisely where to fly the robotic cameras to capture the needed images. Some students have already obtained a commercial license to operate drones, while others are close to that achievement and gained vital practice time.

Every summer camp outing is a learning experience, Getter said, and since the commercial marina lies within the approach pattern for the Newport Municipal Airport, it is deemed controlled airspace by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

“They learn about FAA airspace and the regulations of flight, how to file a flight plan with FAA, and if the FAA were to show up, they will want to see inspection records and know whether you are aware of any temporary flight restrictions in your area,” he explained.

CDA students learn how to build and care for drones, how to operate them safely, how to abide by the extensive rules and regulations surrounding drone operation, and how to demonstrate their proficiency with multiple aircrafts.

Earlier in his career, Getter worked as a consultant doing environmental impact assessments for governmental agencies and capturing this kind of imagery involved film photography taken from an airplane. “What used to take me weeks or months, I can get up in the air and produce in days,” he remarked.

From the Port’s perspective, the work of these students and their instructor will also represent a cost savings on future projects.

“CDA is providing us with data the Port would be required to provide in future permitting efforts,” Bretz explained. “In order to obtain that data, the Port would have to hire an outside firm to gather information. The Port will be able to use this data to reduce the cost of future feasibility studies and permitting efforts while providing an opportunity for local high school students to hone their skills as drone pilots and data specialists.”

CDA is in its third full year. The Port project was part of coursework in the area of coastal zone management. To learn more about the academy, visit https://coastaldrone.blog/

Lincoln City Police Log July 12-18

Lincoln City Police Crime Log

The Lincoln City Police Dispatch Daily Desk Log is a public record of police calls. All suspects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Friday, July 12

Disturbance – 11:28 a.m. – Goodwill, 1000 SE Highway 101 – Reports of a juvenile male in store threatening to kill people and cops. Had a baseball bat in shopping cart. Transported to juvenile detention.

Extra Patrol Request – Regatta Park – Reports of teenagers causing a ruckus in the early hours of the morning. Ongoing issue.

Patrol Info – Report that Randal E. Faber is driving while suspended in a white minivan with plates that don’t belong on vehicle.

DUII – 11:41 p.m. – SE Hill Rd. & SE East Devils Lake Rd. – Austyn Mitchell Lee Clark (1/22/94) taken into custody for DUII after tests were performed. Cited and released from LCPD.

Saturday, July 13

DUII – 12:54 a.m. – Female passenger in previous DUII drove vehicle to LCPD. Ashley Ann Sullivan (7/20/97) taken into custody for DUII after tests were performed. Cited and released.

Trespass – 2:12 a.m. – 3043 NE 28th St. – Hospital staff reported a wallet left behind after owner involved in a disturbance in the emergency room. William Peter Bagley (4/20/63)  returned to ER and was taken into custody for trespass.

Found Property – 9:50 a.m. – NW 50th St. beach access – Wallet found near the beach was brought in to LCPD.

Intoxicated – 6:17 p.m. – Dairy Queen, 2224 NE Highway 101 – Report of an intoxicated male yelling and threatening people. Gabriel P. Deanda (3/29/79) located at Kirtsis Field, taken into custody for disorderly conduct and transported to Lincoln County Jail.

Disturbance – 7:11 p.m. – SW 50th St. & SW Dune  – Caller reports a male jumped out of a vehicle and started running towards a woman who pulled out a handgun in fear of being assaulted. The suspect Erin J Case (5/1/78), left. Handgun checked and returned to the woman.

Disturbance – 7:42 p.m. – 2824 NE Holmes Rd. – Report of a female banging on door, possibly intoxicated. Suspect has left prior to officer arrival. Erin J Case (5/1/78) wanted for probable cause for domestic assault and menacing. OSP advised.

Drugs – 8:48 p.m. – Agnes Creek Trail – Caleb A Schoegje (7/19/92) taken into custody, cited and released for possession of meth.

Suspicious Activity – 11:27 p.m. – Chinook Winds Casino – Caller reports he was “kidnapped,” threatened and not allowed to leave his vehicle.

Sunday, July 14 

Trespass – 5:58 a.m. – Lincoln City Plaza, 4079 NW Logan Rd. – Plaza reports a truck has been overnight camping in parking lot despite warnings. Michele L. King (6/2/76) trespassed from Lincoln City Plaza.

Found Property – 2:32 p.m. – 5400 Block S Highway 101 – NLFR staff brought in a wallet turned in to them. Wallet was found at Siletz Bay turnout. Property taken for safekeeping.

Theft – 5:29 p.m. – Subway, 2185 NW Highway 101 – Wallet stolen from North Subway restaurant containing $400 and a debit card was used at the Nike Store for $396.

Monday, July 15

Theft – 7:40 a.m. – 2855 NE Inlet Ave. – Caller reports his compressor was stolen from a job site last night. He says he found his compressor sitting in the back of a vehicle with the back window broken out. Contact was made with involved parties. Matthew S. Mason (9/9/89) was taken into custody for warrants out of Oregon State Parole Board and Washington County, burglary, theft, criminal mischief and conspiracy. Keneth M. Collins (10/17/94) taken into custody for burglary, theft, criminal mischief and conspiracy. Brandy R. Cobbs (11/17/94) taken into custody for recieving stolen goods and conspiracy. All three were transported to Lincoln County Jail.

Crash – 8:06 a.m. – 4500 N Highway 101 – Two vehicle non-injury, non-blocking crash.

Found Property – 11:30 a.m. – 95 SW Highway 101 – US passport found at D River Wayside. Report taken.

Found Property – 2:59 p.m. – Chinook Winds Casino – Wallet and contents found on the beach turned into casino security. Victim was excluded from casino last night and his blue Volkswagen Golf is still parked nearby.

Disturbance – 5:32 p.m. – 3910 NE Highway 101 – Multiple 911 calls of a disturbance at Pig N Pancake. Sebrina Dams (2/25/92) cited and released for harassment and disorderly conduct.

Theft – 5:43 p.m. – 1126 SE Galley Ct. – David Williamson (5/6/89) seen stealing a girl’s scooter according to a witness. Report taken. Probable cause for theft.

Found Property – 6:58 p.m. – 5901 NW Logan Rd. – Wallet found at Roads End.

Tuesday, July 16

Disturbance – 12:03 a.m. – D River Wayside – Several calls of a fight with possibly three subjects attacking another subject. Officer was attacked on arrival. Juvenile subject taken into custody and two subjects taken to SNLH for medical. Juvenile transported to detention.

Burglary – 7:56 a.m. – 2249 NE Holmes Rd. – House entered overnight and items taken.

Extra Patrol Request – 9:31 a.m. – 3109 NE 26th St. – Reports of cars being vandalized and egged.

Stolen Vehicle – 9:32 a.m. – Snug Harbor Bar & Grill, 5001 SW Highway 101 – Jeep Patriot stolen and crashed into Drift Creek.

Assault – 9:53 a.m. – 1400 SE 19th St. – One resident struck another. Report taken.

Found Property – 12:22 p.m. – 4270 N Highway 101 – Two black phones found and turned into LCPD.

Theft – 2:28 p.m. – Red Cock, 1221 NW Highway 101, Suite A – Male and female came into business and stole multiple items.

Wednesday, July 17

DUII – 1:01 a.m. – Sea Horse Motel, 1301 NW 21st St. – Laura Marie Modrall (6/22/90) arrested for DUII and disorderly conduct after caller reported an intoxicate female hit her.

Theft – 2:03 a.m.Chinook Winds Casino – Call from casino advising Glenn L. Thompson (5/22/89) with probable cause warrant is at location. Thompson located, cited and released for conspiracy to commit theft.

Crash – 3:58 p.m. – SW 50th St. & SW Highway 101 – Came across vehicle debris in roadway. Located vehicle behind Shuckers after it had run over the center divider, damaging it.

Extra Patrol Request – SW Dune Ave. & SW Coral – Caller reporting a lot of speeders in the area since they made Dune/Coral a through street. Caller said they are waiting on a 25 mph sign, but would like an extra patrol for a day until that happens.

Fraud – 12:16 p.m. – 4990 NE Logan Rd. – Fraud reported on a corporate account after employees stayed at Liberty Inn.

Fraud – 3:09 p.m. – 2020 NE Tide Ct. – Caller reports possible identity theft after receiving packages purchased with a credit card in her name.

DUII – 6:48 p.m. – D River Wayside – Stephen Merle Ivie (9/29/56) arrested, cited and released for DUII.

Eluding – 10:45 p.m. – Glenn L. Thompson (5/22/89) took LCPD, LCSO and OSP on a 100 mph chase from Rose Lodge to TLC Fibre Federal Credit Union.

Thursday, July 18

Crash – 3:44 a.m. – Highway 101 Milepost 112 – Two vehicle roll-over crash with elk involved. Car Care responded and ODOT notified for elk removal.

Theft – 10:31 a.m. – Pelican Shores, 2645 NW Inlet Ave. – Theft of a watch and chain from hotel room.

Fraud – 12:30 p.m. – Chinook Winds Casino – Counterfeit $5.

Warrant Arrest – 3:36 p.m. – 1110 NW 1st Ct. – Natasha Willey (12/21/92) arrested on a warrant out of Lincoln County. Willey was cited and released.

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‘Source2’ art exhibit to wash over Lincoln City Cultural Center

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“Rising Tide” by Sandra Roumagoux

Lincoln City Cultural Center will be the scene Friday, Aug 9, for “Source2,” a free to the public art experience about water and its role in our world.

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“Pleading” by Liisa Rahkonen

The event is a collaboration between the Lincoln City Cultural Center and two artists, the internationally renowned Liisa Rahkonen and Former Newport Mayor Sandra Roumagoux.

“Source2 will encompass our relationship and responsibility to protect the living water around us — clean streams, rivers, estuaries, lakes and the sea,” Rahkonen said. “This show is about vulnerability, and a call to action.”

“Source2” will begin with a reception at 5 p.m. showcasing paintings by Roumagoux and  sculptures by Rahkonen in the PJ Chessman Gallery. Reception attendees will be able to meet the artists and enjoy light appetizers and wine.

At 7 p.m. in the auditorium, the main presentation begins, where sculptures, paintings, stories, science and conversation about water are on the agenda. The program will include several speakers who will explore the spiritual, societal and scientific needs of water, as well as a dance performance and a heritage interview on video.

Featured speakers and performers at “Source2” will include:

  • Duncan Berry – photographer, entrepreneur and leader in the Cascade Head Biosphere Reserve Conservancy
  • Elizabeth Wilson – Board of Directors and longtime instructor in Peace Village Global, an international instructor in Peace and Social Justice through Pacific University
  • Jerri Bartholomew – Glass artist, professor and head of the Department of Microbiology at Oregon State University, who will speak on the current and future conditions of the Pacific Ocean
  • Dancers from the LCCC Ballet Program – Led by Diane Christiansen, performing to “Time to Swim” by the Shook Twins
  • A recorded interview with Agnes Baker “Grandma Aggie” Pilgrim, Takelma and Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians.

Those who find themselves inspired to take action on clean water issues in the region will find information from local agencies and nonprofit organizations. Rahkonen is also planning a “Gratitude Wall,” which will thank local groups and individuals for the work they have already done.

The exhibit will include Rahkonen’s traveling installation that promotes healing and reflection. It’s called “BLame and EXcuse” or “BLEX,” and it’s a ceramic green bear cub in a nest of sticks and twigs. The onlooker is invited to write a blame, an excuse or a blessing on a piece of paper, and wrap the paper around a stick with a piece of tape. Then, the message stick is inserted back into the nest, where it will stay until the end of the show. When “Source2” is dismantled in September, the sticks will be gathered and burned so that the messages are released.

“No one will read your personal message, but if you are concerned, just hold the message in your mind, and make a mark to represent what you wish to release. Your intention is clear, and that is enough,” the instructions say. “Please write for yourself, your family, friends and community. Please write messages to the waters and all life forms on this beautiful planet.”

The “Source2” art exhibit will be on display in the PJ Chessman Gallery through Sept. 9. Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday-Monday. For more information about the gallery, call Lincoln City Cultural Center Visual Arts Director Krista Eddy at 541-994-9994.

ABOUT THE ARTISTS

Liisa Rahkonen’s lengthy career has primarily focused on painting. However, for “Source2,” she is showing a series of raw and emotive ceramic sculptures of birds, fish and animals that depend on clean water for their survival. Her work has been collected throughout the U.S., Paris, France, and Australia. A mixed media piece was selected by the United States State Department for the American Embassy in San Salvador, El Salvador.

Sandra Roumagoux is showing a series of powerful oil paintings with dark tones and implications. She is a strong regionalist painter with environmental and social concerns, and is collected by the Portland Art Museum and the Microsoft Collection, Redmond, Wash., for their permanent collections. Sandra was Mayor of Newport, Oregon for three terms with her last term ending in January 2019.  During her tenure as Mayor she was involved in Newport’s dam, a study which is ongoing.

The Lincoln City Cultural Center offers performances, fine arts, classes, and visitor information inside the former Delake School at 540 NE Hwy. 101 in Lincoln City. Summer hours are 9 am to 5 pm, Wednesday through Monday.

100 mph high-speed chase ‘stopped’ with ‘sticks’, one in custody

Lincoln City Chase

Lincoln City Police arrested Glenn Lavaughn Thompson, 30, of Salem, Wednesday night after a harrowing chase from Rose Lodge to Lincoln City that reached speeds of 100 mph.

Glenn Thompson

According to Lincoln City Police Sgt. Jeffrey Winn, a Lincoln City Police officer attempted a traffic stop at 10:45 p.m. on a black BMW near Highway 101 & Highway 18 for an observed violation. The BMW failed to stop and sped away towards Otis on Highway 18, initiating a high-speed pursuit that saw Thompson driving into oncoming traffic, causing other vehicles to take evasive action from the fleeing BMW traveling at speeds in excess of 100 mph.

Thompson turned onto North Bank Road and made his way back to Highway 18 at the Rose Lodge Market. He then turned westbound on Highway 18 heading towards Lincoln City when additional Lincoln City Police, a Lincoln County Sheriff Deputy and an Oregon State Trooper joined the chase.

A Lincoln City Police officer stopped ahead of the pursuit near Highway 101 and the Neotsu Post Office to set up a Stop Stick tire deflation system. As the suspect vehicle traveled through the area, the officer was able to successfully deploy Stop Sticks, resulting in three of the four tires on the BMW to be compromised. After hitting the sticks, the pursuit continued into Lincoln City as the tires on the BMW were deflating.

With three flat tires, Thompson finally stopped his vehicle on Highway 101 directly in front of TLC Fibre Federal Credit Union, ending the pursuit.

A felony traffic stop was conducted and Thompson, the only occupant of the vehicle, was taken into custody.

Thompson was transported to the Lincoln County Jail where he is lodged on charges of felony eluding, reckless driving and reckless endangering on $80,000 bail. He was also cited for driving while suspended and the BMW was towed.

Winn said Thompson has been in Salem for about six years after having lived in the Lincoln City/Otis area for most of his life.

The Lincoln City Police Department wishes to thank the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office and Oregon State Police for their assistance with the incident and are thankful there were no injuries or property damage sustained as a result of the pursuit.

Lactation consultation available at Family Birthing Center

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Ellen Fahlstrom Wellborn, RN, inside the nursery at Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital

Certified lactation resources are now available at Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital’s Family Birthing Center. Ellen Fahlstrom Wellborn, RN, was recently awarded international certification attesting to her skills as a lactation specialist who can help new mothers learn about the importance of breastfeeding.

“Lactation consultation is one of my favorite aspects of care. I truly enjoy educating, providing assistance during those first important days, and helping families through triumphs and concerns during their breastfeeding experience,” she said.

The certifying agency, International Board of Lactation Consult Examiners (IBLCE), applies stringent standards to ensure that lactation consultants are equipped with the appropriate clinical knowledge and professional skill to protect, promote and support breastfeeding.

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Wellborn inside a labor/delivery room at Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital holding her certificate

Fahlstrom Wellborn has been a birthing center nurse for 32 years, the first 27 at a hospital in McMinnville.

“There, I developed my skills helping moms with difficulty latching their newborn babies, and promoted exclusive breastfeeding and rooming-in practices,” she said. “I am looking forward to working with families and our staff here at Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital to make breastfeeding a successful and happy experience.”

She joined the birthing center at Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital in June 2016. She enjoys collaborating with the Lincoln County Health and Human Services Maternal Child Health Home Visiting Program and encourages families to join the Lincoln City Breastfeeds page on Facebook. On that page, families can find information and resources for breastfeeding support.

Resources are also available at samhealth.org/WomensHealth and samhealth.org/Lactation.

“I believe breastfeeding supports our community’s health, and every family who makes the decision to provide their child with these important immunological and nutritional benefits is contributing to the economic, physical and social health of our country and the world,” she said.

Letter: Too many crosswalks on Highway 101

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Can anyone explain the thought behind putting excessive crosswalks on Highway 101?

Before I retired, I was a flagger for Granite-Intermountain road construction, and I can’t help but see how so many crosswalks contributes to road rage and traffic flow. Most of these crosswalks are not visible to traffic until people step out from behind parked cars.

I understand local businesses rely on foot traffic to survive, but they shouldn’t be the cause of a-20 minute standstill either.

I think I counted six from 21st Street to Pet Mart… why are there two at Pet Mart anyway?

I realize there is no option for a separate lane for crossing Highway 101, but there are signals with arrows that keep oncoming traffic at a stop for a brief moment so traffic can safely cross, without every car behind them affected.

It would take one person to operate the single piece of equipment necessary to remove the painted crosswalks and it could be done at night without stopping traffic. Removing just one at Pet Mart could be done in 20 minutes by a skilled operator.

If there is a reason to have so many, I honestly don’t see it. I see too many opportunities for accidents caused by road rage and there is a inexpensive solution that could help.

Lincoln City Citizen

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Travelers losing thousands to ‘Expedia’ scam

Expedia Scam

A network of scammers is using Expedia’s name to take consumers for thousands of dollars by having them purchase gift cards and saying their refund site is not working properly.

Better Business Bureau Northwest (BBB) has received several reports in the past several days from consumers who have fallen victim to the scam.

The scam begins when consumers search online, then call customer service numbers purporting to be Expedia. Customers ask the representative to confirm or change existing reservations they’ve made through the Expedia travel site, but instead of legitimate Expedia representatives, they are calling phone numbers used by impostors. The impostors say their refund site isn’t working properly and the consumer needs to purchase gift cards in order to receive a refund or change bookings.

Travelers reporting this scam hail from 17 different states and Canada and report losing nearly $10,000.

One woman told BBB that the scammer kept telling her to, “purchase additional gift cards so we can merge the cards together,” but not to worry as she, “was going to be well reimbursed.”

Several customers say the fake customer service agents stayed with them on their cell phones while they purchased the gift cards.

BBB contacted one of the fake numbers and listened as a scammer tried to convince them they needed to buy gift cards, giving them a convoluted explanation of how a refund would be issued.

Expedia, a BBB Accredited Business with an A+ rating, said in a statement:

“We are happy to team up with the BBB to educate people about this scam and share tips on how they can protect themselves.”

  • Most trustworthy companies will never demand a gift card as any form of payment and consumers should never have to pay to get money back.
  • Using a search engine does not guarantee getting the correct number. Always go directly to a website to find contact information. Large companies often have a ‘Contact Us’ button or a help hotline number directly on their website.
  • Protect personal information. Be cautious when connecting to public WiFi and never use it for online banking or entering personal or financial information.

Expedia Group is taking steps to counteract the impostors, including working with popular search engines to reduce the occurrence of fake ads, making its customer service contact number more visible and adding info about these scams to its customer service portal.

Expedia’s statement continues:

“Our goal is always to ensure travelers have a seamless and trouble-free booking experience with us, and it’s incredibly unfortunate that scammers have disrupted our customers’ well-deserved vacations and travel plans. Rest assured that we are also working hard to identify ways to prevent this from happening in the future.”

There are local independent BBBs across the United States, Canada and Mexico, including BBB Northwest & Pacific, which serves more than 15 million consumers in Alaska, Washington, Idaho, Oregon, Montana, Hawaii and Western Wyoming.