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Crystal of Linden, NJ September 13, 2006

Recieved letter Sept. 13, 2006 stating Kristina (daughter) has been named for this honor by a teacher, former Student Ambassador or National academic listing. This statement refers to being selected for an international trip to China.

After doing research on the Internet, I found this to be false and misleading. As a single, disabled, head of household parent, I would have done anything to make this trip happen for my daughter as a reward for her hard work and dedication. Now knowing that this is a solicitation and not due to her academic achievements, I will not try to borrow and debt my family.

This pratice is wrong and should be illegal. I shouldn't have to safegaurd my family from this kind of scam. I may not have had the means to investigate this and would have fallen pray to my pride and ego in my daughter. Its obvious that this is the intended reaction that most parents would have.

Cindy of Clarendon Hills, IL September 13, 2006

We received a letter and attended a meeting conducted by this organization and they maintain that our child was selected to be included in their travel abroad program due to a recommendation by a teacher, etc. or they academic performance. I understand after reading an article on the Consumeraffairs.com website, that this is not true.

Beth G Walker of Lincolnton, NC September 13, 2006

On 9-7-06, I received through US postal mail service, a letter from People to People International stating my daughter had been selected to participant in an international exchange student program and that "she had been named for this honor by a teacher, former Student Ambassador or national academic listing." I called the phone number provided on the letter on 9-13-06 to inquire as to exactly which source nominated my child. I was told by the representative, Amelia Adams, that "unfortunately, the space where a person is suppose to fill in their name has been left blank, therefore she is unable to provide that information." I then ended the phone call suspecting it was a scam.

Cathy of Valdosta, GA September 13, 2006

Sent a letter stating my son was chosen to become an ambassador and travel to different countries.  They want us to come to a meeting. Set appointment online.

Cherie of Hemlock, NY September 9, 2006

I received a letter today (9/9/2006) from People to People International that my 10 year old son had been invited to travel and study in Australia in 2007. It stated that he has been named for the honor by a teacher, former student ambassador or national academic listing. I read your article about the mother who's deceased child received the same honor and that People to People agreed to revise their letters.

People to People sent my son the same letter - it has not been revised.

I had to do a lot of research to find out about the People to People travel program and I don't like what I have found out. I feel that People to People are deceiving us by saying that our children have been named for the honor when most likely they bought the name from a mailing list.

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