Carnival Cruise Lines thinks I'm leaving with them tomorrow...odd

[hoosierdoc]

So I just got an email from Carnival about my upcoming cruise tomorrow. News to me. No fake IPs that I could find. Just the email telling me to arrive early due to Mardis Gras. Anyone get anything like this before?

 

[chezuki]

So I just got an email from Carnival about my upcoming cruise tomorrow. News to me. No fake IPs that I could find. Just the email telling me to arrive early due to Mardis Gras. Anyone get anything like this before?

Bon Voyage!

 

[hoosierdoc]

Bon Voyage!

Is it possible I have some sort of alter ego taking trips for me? Hrm... Makes me worry about fraud a bit.

 

[Cameramonkey]

two things:

Either there is a link they want you to click that will do bad things.
-OR-
Its a test email to see if the mailbox exists. I see TONS of those. Usually gibberish. (If the message bounces back its a dead box and gets culled from the list of future spam.)

Or third somebody gave them your email much like a chick gives some barfly a fake number instead of saying "I dont wanna give it to you".

 

[hoosierdoc]

There are no links in the email other than to the legitimate privacy policy at carnival. The return email address is one I've gotten emails from carnival from before.

If someone used my email as a throwaway, why did I not receive the booking confirmation email? Odd...

it's very specific. Not just an ad, but saying I am departing tomorrow.

 

[chezuki]

Is it possible I have some sort of alter ego taking trips for me? Hrm... Makes me worry about fraud a bit.

That's what I'd be afraid of... Someone enjoying a Carnival Cruise vaca as you, on your dime, while you stay home and earn the money they're spending. Monitor your accounts closely and maybe even call Carnival and let them know.

 

[The Bubba Effect]

two things:

Either there is a link they want you to click that will do bad things.
-OR-
Its a test email to see if the mailbox exists. I see TONS of those. Usually gibberish. (If the message bounces back its a dead box and gets culled from the list of future spam.)

Or third somebody gave them your email much like a chick gives some barfly a fake number instead of saying "I dont wanna give it to you".

No way man, it's something magical and beautiful. I bet it's destiny calling and it's calling to say it bought you a cruise. High seas adventure awaits!


either that or spam but my money is on destiny.

 

[hoosierdoc]

HRm

View this email online

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
CARNIVAL SUNSHINE
FEBRUARY 23, 2014
February 22, 2014


Hi there!


We know you must be really excited about your upcoming cruise aboard the beautiful Carnival Sunshine tomorrow. So, we'd like to take a moment of your time to provide you with some important information.


As you may know, the City of New Orleans will be celebrating Mardi Gras soon and some preliminary festivities have been planned in advance of the big day. Tomorrow, local parades will be held in the city and, as a result, heavier than normal traffic is expected in the area and this may affect your commute to the cruise terminal.


Therefore, we ask that you plan accordingly and allow ample time to arrive at the port. Check-in for your cruise is scheduled from 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm, and we will set sail promptly at 4:00 pm.


We can't wait to welcome you aboard for a fun and memorable cruise vacation.


See you soon!


Sincerely,




Vicky Rey, CTC
Vice President - Guest Services


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[Bennettjh]

 

[Cameramonkey]

Then again, their sysadmins could be drinking on the job again, sending out alerts to everyone and not just those boarding tomorrow. Given you have done business with them in the past, Thats my bet.

 

[bwframe]

You've checked your credit card balance/statement today, right?

 

[hoosierdoc]

Then again, their sysadmins could be drinking on the job again, sending out alerts to everyone and not just those boarding tomorrow. Given you have done business with them in the past, Thats my bet.

That's my guess. Yes, we have sailed with them before.

 

[nickf2005]

My buddy got the same email tonight. No CC charges he can find.

 

[hoosierdoc]

Just talked to someone else who received the email too. They also cruised with carnival before. I feel better. Debit transactions ok, but it hurt to see a few large transactions I had put out of my mind when I skimmed through

 

[Indy_Guy_77]

Call them...

 

[hoosierdoc]

Call them...

Number gives a busy signal

If they announce tomorrow that an email accidentally went out to all customers who requested a spot on the f-deck and I'm going to be embarrassed

 

[indykid]

You try the real phone number from their website?

 

[chezuki]

Number gives a busy signal

If this went out as a mass email, their number may be busy for a while!

 

[Dead Duck]

Ya.....Ambien and Computers don't mix.




Take lots of pictures!
See You.

 

[hoosierdoc]

Haha, OOPS

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Tahoma, Calibri, Geneva, sans-serif]RETRACTION [/FONT]

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Tahoma, Calibri, Geneva, sans-serif]February 22, 2014[/FONT] [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Tahoma, Calibri, Geneva, sans-serif]Me again![/FONT] [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Tahoma, Calibri, Geneva, sans-serif]I'm sorry to say that we experienced an error with one of our emails intended for guests sailing on the Carnival Sunshine, February 23, 2014. We are researching the cause of this error. Rest assured, if you are receiving this 'retraction' email, you are not booked on the Carnival Sunshine sailing tomorrow. Please note your personal information has not been compromised in any way.[/FONT] [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Tahoma, Calibri, Geneva, sans-serif]Please disregard our previous email. We sincerely apologize for this error and any inconvenience this may have caused.[/FONT] [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Tahoma, Calibri, Geneva, sans-serif]Sincerely,[/FONT] [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Tahoma, Calibri, Geneva, sans-serif] [/FONT] [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Tahoma, Calibri, Geneva, sans-serif]Vicky Rey, CTC Vice President - Guest Services Please do not reply to this email as the mailbox is not monitored.[/FONT]