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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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Never, EVER go to a timeshare presentation. We own quite a few of them -- many purchased on line for a pittance. Years ago it was not a bad deal but now they are totally worthless. And the maintenance fees are ridiculous. My husband and I went to
one and (he is a mathematician) he knew they were lying about the numbers and he told them so. They bring in people who try further to make deals and sometime you just have to GET UP AND WALK AWAY. SO, no matter what they offer you, DO NOT GO!!
No entiendo cómo la gente sigue comprando esas cosas. Uno busca en internet y salen muchas quejas sobre los tiempos compartidos. Bendito sea San Google para los que lo sabemos usar
Timeshares are generally poor investments but can be useful for vacations if you play the game properly.
y seguira asi si no comenzamos a demostrarles como usuarios que estamos cansados de que nos tomen el pelo, debemos ser mas inteligentes
No basta con los abusos del tiempo compartido, sino también ustedes buscan defraudarnos!????? Acaso si leyeron lo que escribieron? Que poca madre tienen ustedes con perdon de la palabra POCA tambien buscan cobrar dinero!!!! SON CONTRATOS DE PRESTACIÓN DE SERVICIOS TURÍSTICOS MAS NO DE OBLIGACIONES asi que si uno no paga simplemente no les dan servicio. De acuerdo y en apego a derecho dice: a pesar de que haya documentos firmados como CONTRATOS, PAGARES Y DEMÁS serán invalidados ya que lo que compra uno no se lo llevan y que la práctica de un Buró de crédito será y es siempre anticonstitucional así que amigo TU que has sido defraudado, los contratos de cualquier empresa nacional o internacional te da un año para la cancelación después de su compra y reembolso al 75% sin necesidad de llevar a cabo un juicio, si hubo alguna promesa verbal es factor de reembolso y todos estos servicios son sin costo alguno, me atrevo a dejar instalado mi correo electrónico [E-mail] para que no sean nuevamente presas de defraudaciones de esta empresa que promete cancelarles. Todos estos trámites que me atrevo a ofrecerles son sin costo alguno
I spoke with a co-worker and he told me that he purchased a used timeshare from a friend and he pays minimal yearly fees to be able to swap his week timeshare essentially anywhere he'd like to. I believe he paid approximately $1,000 for his timeshare and has saved tons of money on hotels while using his timeshare and that most of the places he has stayed are much bigger and nicer than most hotels. Is this something that's a reality for someone who wants an inexpensive getaway? If so where do I go to find something like that?
mientras este negocio siga dejando tanto dinero, claro que ira en aumento, practicamente todos los resorts que conosco hoy en dia, venden tiempos compartidos con la misma finalidad, estafar.
Never, EVER go to a timeshare presentation. We own quite a few of them -- many purchased on line for a pittance. Years ago it was not a bad deal but now they are totally worthless. And the maintenance fees are ridiculous. My husband and I went to
one and (he is a mathematician) he knew they were lying about the numbers and he told them so. They bring in people who try further to make deals and sometime you just have to GET UP AND WALK AWAY. SO, no matter what they offer you, DO NOT GO!!
los vendedores son de los peor, estan muy bien entrenados para presionar y conseguir lo que desean, cuidense mucho de esto, y lo mejor es que se nieguen a asistir a algo asi
claro que si van en aumento, mientras a ellos les siga funcionando y la gente siga cayendo, como van a dejar de ganar tanto dinero?
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