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Read the following common misrepresentations told at sales presentations:
If you were told at least one of them and purchased based on that promise made by the sales rep, you are a victim of timeshare fraud and need to act now!
Timeshare Presentation Lies
You are a victim of a timeshare scam in Mexico if you were told these statements at a sales presentation:
"...Our timeshare is a good financial investment."
TRUTH: The most widely cited industry rule of thumb indicates that most timeshares sell for 0% to 10% of original retail purchase price, with the majority falling at 0%. Other estimates put the realistic secondary-market range at 0%–15%, with many brands approaching $0. BBC research similarly notes many resellers recoup less than 30%
"...You can rent your timeshare weeks and make a profit."
TRUTH: Maintenance fee averages and growth. ARDA data shows the average billed maintenance fee was $1,550 per weekly interval in 2025**, up **4.7% from 2024** . The fee rose from **$1,090 in 2020 to $1,550 in 2025 — a 42% increase in five years** . For earlier context, the 2022 average was **$1,170 .
The rental-profit pitch also runs into developer rules. Most developer contracts restrict renting through third-party platforms or competing with the resort’s own rental inventory.
"...You can sell your timeshare anytime and make a profit."
TRUTH: Even after the timeshare is fully paid off, the owner remains liable for rising annual maintenance costs, which depresses resale value further.
Developer buyback is rare and usually not a buyback at all. Most timeshare developers do not buy back timeshares and never have. What some developers offer is a deed-back or surrender program — a voluntary return of the ownership interest that releases the owner from future fees, typically for $0 refund of the purchase price. Eligibility usually requires the loan to be fully paid off and fees current, and some developers charge a fee to accept the deed or reserve the right to refuse it.
"...XYC Company will buy your old timeshare for a considerable amount of money."
TRUTH: This is the advance-fee resale scam pattern. The FTC describes the mechanism: a company claims to have a buyer, then charges “taxes” or “closing costs” upfront — hundreds or thousands of dollars — before any sale occurs. Forbes reports that most of these companies charge upfront fees between $2,500 and $10,000. In one prosecuted case, operators charged owners up to $2,500 in advance and never sold a single timeshare interest.
The FTC’s consumer guidance is unambiguous: “Only scammers demand fees before they help you sell your timeshare” — never pay for a promise. The FTC has previously mailed refund checks to 8,088 consumers defrauded in a timeshare resale scheme, totaling nearly **$2.7 million**, with defendants charging up to $2,500 upfront.
"...Our timeshare offers you exceptional benefits and discounts for airfare, car rental, cruises, hotels or tours."
TRUTH: This claim is largely non-contractual, which is the key point. TCA notes that “over promising and under delivering is standard behaviour” in timeshare sales, and that “claims of guaranteed resale value, exclusive upgrades, or deeply discounted packages often conceal unreliable assurances” — none of which the contract is obliged to honor.
"...Our timeshare offers tax advantages."
TRUTH: Mortgage interest on a timeshare may be deductible only if the timeshare qualifies as a residence under tax rules, and maintenance fees for personal use are generally not deductible. The sales pitch typically presents this as a broad benefit when it is a narrow, conditional one. Consider consulting a tax professional for state-specific detail if you want to go deeper.
"...Our timeshare is a deeded or like a deeded property (perpetuity)."
TRUTH: The perpetuity is the obligation, not the asset. Points-based timeshare contracts often have no correlation to a real estate interest at all. There is no deed, no property title, and nothing to sell or inherit . For deeded timeshares, the “perpetuity” means the maintenance-fee obligation continues indefinitely and is inheritable, which is why “inherited timeshare” is its own consumer problem category.
The resale value of “property” with no liquid market is captured by the 0%–10% figure, and VOC’s analysis notes that the underlying interval has no liquid resale market even as fees rise.
"...Please, sign this waiver rescinding your right to cancel your timeshare within the 5-day rescission period, as we are activating your timeshare today."
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Timeshares are a terrible, terrible idea. My in-laws are in one of those “point” programs. What they don’t tell you is the points depreciate (or the number of points needed inflates) each year. So where you could get a nice 1 week vacation now you can only get a decent two night stay.
I’m not sure if they have found a way to get out of it, either. The contracts are ridiculous and essentially say you must stay with us forever or pay an enormous cancellation fee.
Timeshares are a terrible, terrible idea. My in-laws are in one of those “point” programs. What they don’t tell you is the points depreciate (or the number of points needed inflates) each year. So where you could get a nice 1 week vacation now you can only get a decent two night stay.
I’m not sure if they have found a way to get out of it, either. The contracts are ridiculous and essentially say you must stay with us forever or pay an enormous cancellation fee.
The timeshare resale scams are just a symptom. They need to do something about the timeshare scam itself. An obligation ‘in perpetuity’ – that passes to your children? There is almost no legal way out of the obligation, even if you don’t use the facilities and want to sell it back (they won’t take them back). In other words, they hawk ‘property’ that you cannot resell, cannot give back, and has literally no value in the market – and tell you that you have to pay ‘maintenance’ forever… and that they can assess ‘special fees’ on in order to do repairs they *should* have been doing with the maintenance fees.
I would not consider a timeshare. I don’t like the way they are marketed, and that alone is enough to keep me away from them.
I would not consider a timeshare. I don’t like the way they are marketed, and that alone is enough to keep me away from them.
I have never understood why anyone buys a timeshare. I've been to several timeshare sales presentations, and had no problem walking away from them. Why? Because they make no sense! They try to woo you with all kinds of financial shenanigans, but add up how much you are actually spending per year (payments, annual maintenance, other hidden fees, taxes etc.), and you can always get a really nice hotel room for far less...anywhere you want. Why would anyone want to lock themselves into one specific place at one specific time for every vacation? Aren't there other places you want to see? Other times of the year you want to travel?
So does anyone have any idea of how to get out of one of those timeshares again without having to actually paying like $5K to someone who will agree to take it over?? My fiancée bought one with his wife about 15 years ago – Kauai, Princeville – and now pays about 900$ maintenance fee a year, it’s been paid off in about 10 years and so far he’s used it ONCE in all that time. but there seems to be no way of getting out of it again. So any help will be appreciated
I was at a time share in Orlando 15 years ago for free tickets to Bush Gardens in Tampa. I had zero intention of buying walking in. I was there for the tickets. We were required to give them 90 minutes. The extreme high pressure sales was amazing to me. After repeatedly saying no they kept bringing over another "higher" representative to give me an even better deal. I told them that they could give it to me for free and I would not take it. This did not even stop them! about 60 minutes into my 90 minute
requirement they brought us on a "tour". We were their captive for another hour because they took us on a golf cart as far away from our car they could get us. I have never been so mad in my life. The free tickets were not worth it. Having said this, years later I went on another time share presentation in Las Vegas for more free tickets (apparently didn't learn my lesson). This time there was no pressure at all, we were practically on our own. We even got out before our required time to be there. I do not remember the Las Vegas timeshare name but the Orlando high pressure one was Wyndham.
I attended a Wyndham presentation after being offered $100 myer gift card. At the end of the presentation I gave the salesperson my solicitors card and asked them to send the contract to my solicitor and I would make a decision after he had advised me. They were not interested in this and said I must decide this night. Ok the answer is no I said. Prior to leaving they gave me a $50 myer card...when I told them i was promised $100 card they gave it tome...enough said
Hello,
Has anyone read anything about the current Mexican timeshare scams? I've found a few things online warning people but nothing explaining how to get rid of one. I bought one for my parents a few years back (they're big Mexican tourists) and have come to realize that I got more than I bargained for.
Thanks,
Vic
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