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Timeshare scams are on the rise, therefore, people should be aware and not be fooled by false promises or anything that sounds too good to be true.
The timeshare industry is no stranger to ripoffs.
Ever since the whole timeshare idea was created, the industry has been very criticized due to the dishonest sales practices, the false promises, the aggressive attitude from some sellers, the constant harassment, the high fees and the misinformation used to confuse customers, among other issues.
When the economy is tough, timeshare scams increase.
During difficult times, unhappy timeshare owners are stuck with vacation ownership they can’t afford anymore.
In their desperation to get rid of their timeshares, they turn out to be easy targets for fraudulent timeshare-related companies, and many of them become victims of a timeshare rip off.
Timeshare Rip Off
The sale of a timeshare is an extremely successful way for timeshare resorts to generate consistent profits.
The timeshare units are sold at a “presentation”, and the salesmen use attractive incentives to make people attend the sales pitch.
Timeshare presentations are usually known for being long-lasting and high pressure.
Although many people attend the presentation just for the gifts, a considerable percentage end up signing the contract.
A timeshare rip-off is committed when the people are lied to and taken advantage of by deceptive sales practices, but this is just the beginning of the story.
After paying an enormous amount for something that is not tangible and with the refusal of the timeshare developers to cancel the contract, many timeshare owners look for a way to get rid of their unwanted timeshares, and this is where the story continues.
The Timeshare scam is also perpetrated by companies that claim to help people with their timeshare situation, whether they promise to sell it, rent it, donate it, transfer it or cancel the contract.
Most of these “miracle” companies turn out to be fraudulent, and unfortunately, quite a lot of people fall into them.
The most common timeshare scams
- Timeshare Resorts: As mentioned before, timeshare developers generate big profits out of timeshares, and the salespeople would do anything to get a sale done.
The sales pitches used by numerous resorts are frightening and even aggressive, without caring at all for the people’s right to say No and leave the presentation.
People are harassed and pressured into signing the contract for hours in a small room.
That being said, if you’re not interested in buying a timeshare, do not attend a timeshare presentation. Period. - Timeshare Resales: There are many companies that claim to help you sell your timeshare after you pay an upfront fee.
They will say there is a “hot market” for timeshares and that you can sell your timeshare for an overly realistic price.
There is not a “hot market” for timeshares; actually, timeshares are very difficult to sell. - Timeshare Cancellation: Also known as timeshare exit, timeshare disposal or timeshare elimination, there are many timeshare cancellation companies that claim to be able to cancel your contract and recover your money, but most of them have very vague statements about how the fees are charged.
- Timeshare Rentals: These companies claim to rent your timeshare unit for an attractive price, but most times, these are just promises in the air.
The truth is that timeshares are not very popular for rentals, and you usually need permission from the resort to rent them. - Timeshare Donation: Donation foundations and organizations will hardly take a timeshare as a donation since timeshares are difficult to sell and generate lots of expenses.
Therefore, it’s okay to be suspicious of companies that claim to donate your timeshare easily. - Timeshare Transfer: These types of companies claim to transfer your timeshare to a different person.
Regardless of what the company might promise, a timeshare transfer is not an easy process and requires lots of time, effort, and paperwork.
Be careful! 10 tips to avoid getting scammed
For you to prevent yourself from falling into any type of timeshare rip off, here are 10 useful tips you must follow:
- Do NOT say yes right away
- Do NOT pay any upfront fees
- Do NOT give your credit card numbers
- Ask as many questions as possible
- Do NOT trust verbal promises
- Read contracts carefully
- NEVER make a deal on the phone
- Ask for references
- Research the name of the company
- Never dial a 900 to reach the company.
It is okay to be suspicious of any company that promises magical solutions for a large upfront fee.
Sometimes you must follow your instincts, it’s not worth it to take the chance on a fraudulent company.
When the scam finally gets you
Unfortunately, a lot of people have become victims of several timeshare frauds, and many of them don’t know what else to do.
If you are a victim of a timeshare rip off, don’t feel hopeless, there is a way out.
At Mexican Timeshare Solutions, our goal is to assist timeshare scam victims. As specialists in the timeshare industry, we are dedicated to offering advice in an experienced service to clients.
We do not charge any upfront fees, if we don’t cancel your contract, you don’t have to pay us a penny.
Contact MTS for a completely free consultation to get rid of your problematic timeshare. You have nothing to lose except your timeshare!
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VERONICA OFARELL Operador de cuenta ecsg ESTAFADORA
yo compre ,mi membresia en lifestyle en 2014 en Cancun la use varias veces hasta que viajar por mis propios medios me salia mas economico,me llaman y me ofrecen comprarla un gente intermediario travel right llc durante meses llamandome escribiendo y soicitando tranferencia de dinero llegue a enviar 10000u$s luego desaparecieron ,estoy desesperada
Es un engaño la gente de travel right me estuvo llamando en agosto de este año para plantear lo mismo la renta de 10 de mis semanas de tiempo compartido por una suma muy alta de dólares les segui el juego e incluso me mandaron un estado de cuenta donde estaba depositado todo el dinero a la que tenia que accesar con usuario y clave proporcionado por ellos y al final me pidieron 2800 dólares para registrarme como inversionista en México porque según era una exigencia para que el dinero pudiera ser cancelado por supuesto no pague nada y hoy después de tres meses me volví a meter en la cuenta que me dieron y aún está el dinero quiere decir que todo es una estafa muy bien montada con página web y todo así que NO CAIGAN
tengo un tiempo compartido en Mexico y me contante con una empresa que me hacia vender el mismo, el tema es que me hicieron pagar supuestos impuestos de mexico para liberar el pago , si vien ellos dicen que al final me devolveran todo juntamente con el pago del tiempo compartido, cada vez me siguen apareciendo nuevos impuestos a pagar, me dicen que este es el ultimo y que me enviaran una nota de SAT o algo asi de Mexico que es el ultimo pago, pero siento que es una estafa., me pueden acesorar por favor.
Buenas tardes, me están llamando y pasando correos para ofrecerme una suma alta para rentar 10 semana de mi tiempo compartido en Venezuela, me parece extraño, me piden que firme un contrato y la entrega del dinero se va hacer por una empresa escrow, ecsg y la empresa se llama travel right LLC, me pasan d una persona a otra cada semana y me enviaron el contrato, todo se ve en apariencia bien, pero no me da confianza, por la cantidad que ofrecen, tienen alguna experiencia de este tipo que puedan compartir???
Buenas tardes, me están llamando y pasando correos para ofrecerme una suma alta para rentar 10 semana de mi tiempo compartido en Venezuela, me parece extraño, me piden que firme un contrato y la entrega del dinero se va hacer por una empresa escrow, ecsg y la empresa se llama travel right LLC, me pasan d una persona a otra cada semana y me enviaron el contrato, todo se ve en apariencia bien, pero no me da confianza, por la cantidad que ofrecen, que opinión tienen
Un vil engaño, compramos un tiempo compartido con pueblo bonito en Mazatlán en Enero de este año y queremos cancelarlo, nos acabamos de dar cuenta que la cantidad que pagaremos no es la que nos dijeron en la presentacion, urge ayuda ya que ellos no nos estan dando solución.
Dont get involved or quit as soon as possible, timeshare field is not a good investment, spend a lot of money on a mexican timeshare ( pueblo bonito ) and nothing is worst compared to that , dont get caught in the timeshare presentations and all their "free" stuff that they offers.
esto debe de parar ! las personas que hemos adquirido un tiempo compartido no tenemos muchas oportunidades para cancelar, necesitamos una ley u algo que nos ampare por mas tiempo si no queremos el tiempo compartido , por el momento no nos queda mas que leer bien el contrato antes de firmar, o mejor aun no comprar nada.
Compré una promoción en un anuncio de radio y es un fraude, es para tiempos compartidos, me costó muchísimo reservar y cuando lo logré me tuvieron un día en una plática de tiempos compartidos, no se dejen engañar!
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