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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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One thing people should remember is that a verbal promise can sound very convincing when it is coming from someone who knows exactly how to sell the product. Promises about rental income, resale assistance, or special benefits may influence the decision, but they are much harder to rely on if the written agreement says something different. I would never make a purchase of this size based only on what a salesperson says during a presentation. If a benefit is important enough to affect the decision, it should be documented clearly before signing.
Cuando uno empieza a ver presión excesiva, llamadas constantes y promesas demasiado buenas, normalmente ya hay señales de alerta. Muchas personas no identifican el fraude hasta que ya hicieron pagos o compartieron información personal. El problema es que quienes están desesperados por vender o cancelar suelen ser más vulnerables a este tipo de engaños.
Muchas veces las personas no se dan cuenta de que están siendo víctimas de un fraude hasta que ya perdieron dinero o tiempo intentando resolver el problema. Entre llamadas insistentes, promesas demasiado buenas y cobros inesperados, poco a poco empiezan a aparecer señales claras. Lo difícil es que cuando uno está desesperado por cancelar o vender, baja mucho la guardia.
Many people don’t realize something is wrong until several warning signs start adding up. Pressure sales tactics, requests for upfront money, and promises that seem too perfect are usually where concerns begin. By the time people compare notes with others, they often see the same pattern repeating itself.
Es frustrante cuántas señales de alerta pasan desapercibidas porque los vendedores son expertos en disfrazar todo como “beneficios”. Factores como presión para firmar rápido, promesas exageradas y falta de claridad en las cláusulas son claras banderas rojas, pero muchos no las reconocen hasta que ya es demasiado tarde. Aprender a identificar esos indicadores desde el principio puede ahorrar años de problemas.
Mayan palace (vidanta) cancun it's a fraud!!!
Ese punto critico en donde te presionan de tal forma que terminas aceptando, a pesar de que duro como 3 horas la presentación terminamos comprando una membresía, lo peor de todo son las cuotas de mantenimiento que ahora en dia no podemos seguir pagando.
annoying situation , the timeshare presentation at Pueblo Bonito its a nightmare, 3 hours of the same pitch by the salesman its like a torture! dont get caught just say no to their promotions , dont give anny penny !
creo que por lo general siempre usan la misma estrategia , lo digo porque tmb a unos conocidos mios fueron victimas de otro resort , lo peor de todo es quedarse hasta el final de la presentacion , les aconsejo que si no quieren involucrarse y tener una deuda muy grande en un futuro no se acerquen a una presentacion de tiempo compartido porfavor.
Yo fui estafada totalmente por un resort en mazatlan , la vd es que hasta ahora en dia comprendo la gravedad de las cosas, me deje llevar y acepte firmar el contrato el cual validaba que compraba unas semanas con el resort, lo mas triste es que jamas pude usarlo , necesita ayuda para librarme de esas ratas !
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