Travel Memberships from Utopian Travel Receive Complaints

The state Attorney General's Office said it has launched an investigation.

Customers of Utopian Travel say they received savvy, pressured sales pitches for memberships starting at $11,000. Nine customers, some paying negotiated prices of as much as $4,500, told The Oregonian that they soon found the club offered no significant savings and asked for a refund but were refused. At least 19 customers have filed complaints with the state and many others have posted negative comments on several online travel Web sites. Oregon Business News - Utopian Travel

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• Research the company for business ethical issues and ask about refund policies.