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08/23/2012
The Wisconsin Better Business Bureau (BBB) is warning consumers about PHB Title, which is calling timeshare owners nationwide claiming to have a buyer for their timeshare.
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05/31/2012
Better Business Bureau is issuing a warning about Silver Star Real Estate Group. Since March, BBB received several complaints about this company from across the United States and Canada. Consumers have alleged Silver Star took money to sell their timeshares and then company representatives stopped answering phone calls or returning messages.
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04/30/2012
The Wisconsin Better Business Bureau (BBB) is warning consumers about Midwest Timeshares, a Green Bay-based timeshare reseller who has racked up 70 complaints from consumers in 33 states and Canada.
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03/07/2012
It is a common scenario. Someone receives a mailer or email offering a free trip or other fantastic prize and all he or she has to do is sit through a half-day seminar. Once the victim is there, the company turns on the high-pressure tactics in an attempt to sell a timeshare.
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02/23/2012
Both the BBB and the FBI say timeshare resale fraud is on the rise, reported Jay Gormley on CBS11-TV, Dallas – Fort Worth. Timeshare owners pay thousands of dollars up front but their timeshares aren't sold.
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09/14/2011
CITY RESORTS OF NV Not Responsive to BBB Complaints, which include a Montana Timeshare Owner as Victim
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08/10/2011
The lure is simple: Sit through a sales presentation and get a "free" vacation, cruise or gift card. Better Business Bureau tells consumers to think twice before accepting an invitation.
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02/16/2011
We are all tired of winter and want to go to some place warm for a week or more. Before you pay any money for your get-away, make sure you aren’t being scammed.
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11/10/2010
“I won’t have a problem selling your timeshare. I’ve had several requests in that particular market.” Don’t take statements such as this at face value.
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03/01/2010
Many businesses specialize in reselling timeshares, but Better Business Bureau warns that some companies use deceptive sales tactics to bilk thousands from already cash-strapped timeshare owners.
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02/02/2010
Timeshare Scams Could Cost You $5k
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04/05/2005
With the arrival of spring, many families begin to browse travel advertisements in anticipation of summer vacation. Timeshare opportunities are one option that many vacationers find enticing. So, too, do scam artists!
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03/01/2005
The thought of owning a vacation home may sound appealing, but the year-round responsibility — and expense — that come with it may not. Purchasing a timeshare or vacation plan may be an alternative. If you consider a timeshare or vacation plan, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the nation’s consumer protection agency, says it’s a good idea to do some homework.
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03/25/2003
Vacation Certificates
Timeshare resorts, travel clubs, and other companies may notify you by mail or telephone that "You have been selected for an island vacation that includes free airfare and accommodations." Or maybe you filled out an entry form for a vacation sweepstakes at a store, trade show or other local event. Why are these offered and how do they work?
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03/07/2002
Unscrupulous companies typically contact you by phone, mail or the Internet asking you to call a phone number about your timeshare. The salesperson may claim that the market is "hot" for resales, when in fact the market varies considerably depending on location and the prime season for that particular unit. For an advance fee of about $300 to $700, some salespeople promise to sell your timeshare for a price equal to or greater than your purchase price. They may claim to have a list of sales agents and potential buyers. While the seller may possess these lists, it is unlikely the parties are interested buyers. To further entice you, they may promise a money-back guarantee or a government bond if they can not sell your timeshare within a certain amount of time.
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