Stealing to Fund a “Fake Layoff”? When the Charges Don’t Add Up

 

Stealing to Fund a “Fake Layoff”? When the Charges Don’t Add Up

I’ve been paying close attention to a pattern that keeps repeating:
Reservations canceled without notice. Refunds delayed or denied. Deposits that keep increasing. “Required” insurance charges that suddenly appear inside what was supposed to be a standard hold.

In just one day, a rental was canceled and a refund refused—while a third party attempted to force the purchase of insurance by bundling it into the deposit. That’s not how deposits are supposed to work. Deposits don’t include tax or add-on products. They’re meant to be temporary holds, not hidden purchases.

What makes this more confusing is the inconsistency. I recently returned a two-week rental with a $200 deposit—yet elsewhere I’m being told deposits are now $500 and “increase every two weeks.” The numbers don’t line up.

I’m not making claims—I’m asking questions.
When the story keeps changing, it’s worth slowing down and looking carefully at the details.

Transparency matters. Accountability matters. And clarity protects everyone involved.

I’ll continue documenting what I experience and sharing what I learn—calmly, carefully, and in the open.