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Response from DestinaHolidaysNov 14, 2025

Dear Hongming Li, I understand your frustration regarding the unauthorized charge on your credit card, and I sincerely apologize for the distress this situation has caused. Please allow me to assure you that our credit card processing system utilizes robust security measures, and we do not store customer credit card details in our database after a transaction is completed. We invest heavily in advanced security protocols to protect all customer data, and we are confident in the integrity of our systems against any data breach. However, we take all customer concerns regarding fraudulent activity extremely seriously, and we want to investigate your specific case thoroughly. To do so, could you please provide your TRIP ID or any other booking reference associated with your purchase? This will allow us to quickly locate your reservation and verify whether the purchase was indeed made directly through Destina Holidays or potentially through a third-party provider, which may help shed light on the source of the issue. We are committed to helping you resolve this matter as quickly as possible. ***** RESPONSE TO YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE ****** Thank you for providing the additional information regarding your review. I appreciate you taking the time to respond to our request. I wanted to clarify the rationale behind the request for further verification in your booking. When processing online transactions, we adhere to stringent security protocols to protect our customers and our business from fraudulent activity. Specifically, a combination of factors constitutes "RED Flags" for us, necessitating additional verification: 1. Use of a Third-Party Credit Card: When the name on the credit card used for the purchase is different from the traveler's name, this automatically raises a security concern. 2. Different Surnames: If the last names of the cardholder and the traveler are entirely different, it further compounds the risk associated with a third-party payment. 3. One-Way Ticket and Last-Minute Purchase: These details, particularly when combined with the first two points, are often characteristic of fraudulent booking patterns we unfortunately encounter in the online travel industry. In such scenarios, where the traveler's name differs from the name on the credit card, we are obligated to ask for more details to verify the cardholder's identity and their authorization of the purchase. This is a crucial step we take to mitigate the high volume of scams we face in the online world and to ensure a safe transaction environment for everyone. We understand that these verification steps can sometimes cause inconvenience, but they are absolutely necessary to prevent fraudulent bookings and subsequent financial losses.