Complaints

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• Initial Complaint

  Date:05/05/2025

  Type:Order Issues
  Status:

  ResolvedMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  I purchased a trial membership that I was told I could use until April of 2025. I attempted to book over the past 30+ days but they told me that it expired in April of 2024. I have conflicting information. I would like to be able to use the package/ points that I purchased **** or be issued a refund. There was also alcohol involved in this transaction and I've contacted a lawyer who states that this is grounds for dismissing the entire contract and claiming fraudulent charges. I would rather use my package as the resort has been enjoyable. Also, please provide me my original signed documentation.

  Business Response

  Date: 05/07/2025

  Greetings,

  After speaking with the Member, I offered him the option to use his points as he had been promised.  He was happy about it.  He still doesn't have a date to book, but he will call us back to provide the dates for booking his reservation soon. 
  
  I hope you have a great day. 
  
  Best regards,

  ********* *******

  ******************************************************************************************

   

  Customer Answer

  Date: 05/07/2025

   
  Better Business Bureau:
  
  I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me as long as they are able to follow through on this agreement. I am told that I will need to have my account reactivated so I am awaiting that in order to book. I also was told I would be getting 6 dream weeks as well.
  
  Sincerely,
  
  Khameinei ***

• Initial Complaint

  Date:04/11/2025

  Type:Sales and Advertising Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  3/21/2025 we attended a VIP Breakfast. We were told this was not a timeshare, but a stake in the company. We were made aware of blackout weeks of travel, maintenance fees, and that we COULD rent out our weeks to make this investment work for us. She was actually very transparent, and even when I asked if its such a good deal, do you stay here?, she responded no because its her place of employment but her cousin does all the time. Against our better judgement we worked the numbers and signed the contract. They offered us a credit for a spa visit that we had already booked and paid for. I met her in the lobby the next day for the spa credit. She said they could not reimburse what we already paid since it was close to the appointment time. She suggested I go to the market and get myself a birthday gift with this credit. She hugged me and welcomed me to the family. I researched and read enough bad reviews and wanted to cancel, well within our 5 day rescission period. They were responsive and told us that we should talk to them to not lose any money. They tried to talk us into another deal. When we said no, they said theyd process the cancellation. 3 minutes after, we got an alert from our credit card company for an unauthorized charge of the same amount as the credit they gave us! Have been emailing this company about clauses from the contract, that we are NOT responsible for any fees or penalties. They asked us to sign ANOTHER contract to cancel and issue a refund upon receiving the credited amount from us. We did not sign. I responded: In the event that the consumer has used services that the intermediary provider has provided as free', these will not lose said quality due to the cancellation of the service referred to in subparagraph a) of this ********* is now 10 April. The refund is short $450 for services and theyve stopped responding to emails.

  Business Response

  Date: 04/17/2025

  Greetings,

  Please see attached resorts BBB response. Thank you

  Customer Answer

  Date: 05/01/2025

  Requesting to reopen this complaint. Not satisfied with the business response to the claim. 

  Business Response

  Date: 06/04/2025

  Greetings,

  Please see attached BBB responses. Thank you for your patience. 

   

  Business Response

  Date: 06/04/2025

  Greetings,

  Please see attached BBB response from the resort. Thank you for your patience

• Initial Complaint

  Date:04/10/2025

  Type:Sales and Advertising Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  In November 2024, we acquired a timeshare in ******, only to discover that we had been misled about various aspects of the agreement. I made a down payment of ***** and have been consistently paying monthly fees. Upon contacting the organization, I was informed that to cancel the membership, I would need to pay the full amount, which seems unreasonable for a service we do not intend to use. I believe this practice should be deemed illegal, as it is unjust to treat individuals in such a manner. Furthermore, they warned me that if I ceased payments, they would send my account to collections and pursue legal action against me, which has left me feeling extremely anxious. They also claimed that I had a five-day window to cancel, yet I did not gain access to the website until 30 days after signing; how could I have possibly canceled within that timeframe? The entire organization appears to be a scam, and action should be taken to prevent them from exploiting others in this way.

  Business Response

  Date: 04/23/2025

  Greetings,

  We appreciate the opportunity to respond to the concerns raised by Mrs. ************ records indicate that Mrs. ***** acquired a timeshare membership in November 2024 during a presentation held in ******. At the time of signing, a detailed membership agreement was presented, which includes clear terms regarding the membership and the associated financial obligations. Then went through an account activation process and confirmed the purchase which occurred days later on around Dec 4 2024.
  Our records also show that the members have used the benefits of the membership, including reservation services and hotel stays at Villa del Palmar Cabo.
  
  We understand that Mrs. ***** claims to have had delayed access to the member portal; however, access to the portal is not required to exercise the right to rescind, the process can be initiated in writing or in person at any of our sales offices.
  
  Regarding the fees and collections, the financing agreement includes monthly payments and maintenance fees, which are clearly explained during the sales process and reflected in the signed documents. When a member chooses to stop making payments, we do follow standard procedures that may include referring the account to a collections agency. However, we always encourage open communication to explore available options prior to that step.
  
  We are committed to providing support and clarity to our members. If Ms. ***** would like to discuss a possible resolution or adjustment based on her current situation, we invite her to contact our ************************** directly and we will be glad to assist further.
  Our intention is never to mislead or cause distress to any member, and we remain open to a constructive and respectful dialogue.
  
  Regards!
  
  
  ***** ******* *************** Director
  PH 3222248365  EXT 1001 ****************************************************************
  ********************************************** TOLL FREE ***************

  Customer Answer

  Date: 04/23/2025

   
  Complaint: 23182647
  
  I am rejecting this response because: I have contacted the business and they want me to pay ****** to cancel. I did use points from the membership but I also had gave ***** down payment. I really doubt that the 3 days I used from the points I used is over the amount of my down payment. I have contacted villa group and all they have stated was if they do not get their ****** they will send me to collections, they have not tried to work with me to cancel the membership. I was not able to see how the points worked until I used them and it was all lies from the presentation they gave me in ******* 
  Sincerely,
  
  ***** *****

  Business Response

  Date: 05/05/2025

  Greetings,

  Thank you for your response, we regret that your experience did not meet your expectations and appreciate the opportunity to clarify your situation.
  
  After reviewing your file, we confirm that you signed a contract with a total sales price of $23,060 USD, corresponding to a membership with a 50-year term of use. Of that amount, $5,208 USD was paid as a down payment and the remaining balance of $17,852 USD was financed, as indicated on the promissory note you voluntarily signed.
  Additionally, a post-purchase activation call was made to you, in which the structure of your contract was again explained to you,including the use of points, financing and the general conditions of the membership.
  
  We regret that you perceive discrepancies between the presentation and your subsequent experience, however, the signed documentation and subsequent communications clearly reflect the agreed terms. The option to cancel without penalty is limited to the termination period stipulated in your contract, which has now been exceeded.
  
  Our team remains available to work with you to explore alternatives to keep your membership active and in compliance. If you would like to discuss payment options, please feel free to contact our customer service department directly.
  
  Saludos!
  
  ***** ******* *************** Director
  PH 3222248365  EXT 1001 ****************************************************************
  ********************************************** TOLL FREE ***************

  Customer Answer

  Date: 05/05/2025

   
  Complaint: 23182647
  
  I am formally rejecting this response due to the following reasons: I acknowledge that I signed a contract, but I am now seeking to cancel it. I have reached out to the business three times, and the only option presented to me for cancellation is a payment of $17,800, which is unacceptable. At the time of signing, the salesperson did not inform me of the five-day cancellation period, nor was I provided with the necessary contact information, such as the address or email, to submit a cancellation letter. Additionally, the salesperson misrepresented the offer of a 50% discount on all-inclusive hotel stays associated with the Villa Group, which turned out to be false upon my arrival at the resort. Furthermore, the salesperson provided us with alcohol during the signing process and kept me separated from my children for over three hours despite my requests to leave. All I am asking for is the ability to exit the program, yet the only option being offered is to pay the exorbitant penalty of $17,800 to cancel my membership, resulting in a loss of both my funds and access to the membership. This situation is unacceptable, and I have attempted to communicate with multiple representatives and have even sent emails to your business, but it appears there is no willingness to negotiate or assist me. It feels as though the business is solely focused on exploiting my situation and taking my money.

  Sincerely,
  
  ***** *****

  Business Response

  Date: 05/16/2025

   

  Greetings,

  We have reached out in order to resolve this complaint. The consumer has a contractual obligation due under the terms and conditions of the contract in which they executed. The company has no complaints at all from the consumer about these allegations made. At no time was the consumer held against their will, and they were not forced to sign anything. They purchased the membership around Nov 11, 2024, then went through an account activation process and confirmed the purchase which occurred weeks later on or around Dec 4,,2024. Members were provided with hotel services and can book and stay at the group's resort facilities.
  The company considers that the consumer is in breach of the agreement and the promissory note that the consumer himself signed in the presence of an official verifier, by failing to make his payments as stated in the promissory note and disputing the payments that had been entered into.
  
  The contractual obligation will ****, customer should remit any outstanding payments and continue to pay as contracted to prevent the account from being provided to collections.
  
  
  Regards!
  
  
  ***** ******* *************** Director
  PH 3222248365  EXT 1001 ****************************************************************
  ********************************************** TOLL FREE ***************

  Customer Answer

  Date: 05/19/2025

   
  Complaint: 23182647
  
  I am rejecting the businesss response because it fails to address the core issue: I was misled during the sales process and have been given no reasonable way to cancel. The company continues to demand full payment of nearly $18,000 to exit the contract, despite my repeated concerns about deceptive practices and the fact that I did not receive timely access to the cancellation information.
  I was not informed of the five-day cancellation period, nor was I given access to the tools needed to cancel (such as the member portal or contact details). The sales presentation was misleading, and I feel pressured and manipulated into signing under stressful conditions. Their continued threats of collections and legal action, while refusing to offer a fair resolution, feel coercive and financially exploitative.
  I am not refusing to take responsibilityI am asking for a fair and ethical exit from a contract I was misled into signing. I respectfully request a full cancellation of the membership without further financial penalty.
  
  Sincerely,
  
  ***** *****

  Business Response

  Date: 05/27/2025

  Greetings,

  We respectfully disagree with the consumers version of events. At no point during the sales process was the consumer obligated or coerced into signing any documentation. The membership was purchased voluntarily, and all contractual agreements were clearly presented and signed by the consumer.
  
  Several days after the purchase, the members participated in an activation call during which they confirmed their agreement with the purchase and expressed satisfaction with the membership benefits.
  During this time, the consumers had full access to review the terms of the agreement, including access to the member portal. The contract clearly outlines the cancellation period and procedure, which was not exercised within the established timeframe.
  
  Additionally, it is important to note that the consumers used the resort facilities included in the membership, which indicates they received and benefited from the services provided.
  The company is fulfilling its obligations and provided the contracted services. Unfortunately, it is now the consumer who is in breach of the agreement by attempting to cancel after having enjoyed the benefits.
  
  Therefore, the company is requesting payment of the membership, as this was the agreement accepted and signed at the time of purchase. The commitment made is clear, and the company is within its rights to demand compliance with the agreed terms.
  
  We remain available to support the member within the terms of the current agreement, but cancellation or reimbursement is not an option at this stage.
  The contractual obligation will stand, customer should remit any outstanding payments and continue to pay as contracted to prevent the account from being provided to collections.
  
  We respectfully request BBB to close this complaint.
  
  Regards
  
  
  ***** ******* *************** Director
  PH 3222248365  EXT 1001 ****************************************************************
  ********************************************** TOLL FREE ***************

  Customer Answer

  Date: 05/27/2025

   
  Complaint: 23182647
  
  I am rejecting this response because: I am once again rejecting the business's response, as it fails to address the serious and ongoing issues I have raised in my complaint. The Villa Groups actions go beyond poor customer servicethey are engaging in extortion and unfair business practices.
  I would like to explicitly clarify the following:
  Misleading Sales Practices: I was pressured into signing the contract in a high-stress situation, where I was separated from my children for hours, given alcohol, and was not provided the necessary documentation to properly review the terms of the agreement, including cancellation rights.

  
  Extortionate Cancellation Demand: Despite the fact that I only used a minimal portion of the membership, The Villa Group continues to demand a payment of $17,800 to cancel the contract. This is not only an unreasonable and exploitative amount, but it is also an amount far in excess of what I paid upfront for the membership ($5,000). This amount is disproportionate to the services rendered and is, in my view, an attempt to extort money from me in exchange for my right to exit the contract.

  
  Failure to Honor the 5-Day Cancellation Period: The Villa Group claims that I had a 5-day window to cancel the contract. However, I was not given access to the member portal or cancellation information within that timeframe, and even when I tried to contact them, I received no support or clear guidance on how to proceed with the cancellation. This is an example of deliberate obfuscation and denial of my rights as a consumer.

  
  Coercive and Threatening Behavior: The Villa Group continues to threaten me with legal action and collections if I do not pay the full $17,800, even though I have been attempting to work with them to resolve this matter fairly. Their refusal to negotiate or provide a reasonable exit from the contract feels like an unlawful attempt to coerce me into paying an unjust amount, under the threat of damaging my credit and financial well-being.

  
  Given these facts, I firmly believe that The Villa Group is attempting to exploit and extort me financially, and I am seeking immediate cancellation of the membership without any further financial penalty.
  I will be escalating this issue to relevant authorities such as PROFECO (Mexico's **************************) and the ***************************'s office if a resolution is not reached promptly. Additionally, I will be pursuing other avenues to ensure that their illegal business practices are brought to light and prevent others from being targeted in this manner.

  
  I respectfully request that BBB continue to support me in holding The Villa Group accountable for their actions and assist in facilitating a fair and just resolution to this matter.
  Sincerely,

  
  ***** *****
  [**********************************************]
  Ca, CA 90059
  
  

   

• Initial Complaint

  Date:04/07/2025

  Type:Order Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  I have been working on cancelling this time share because I was manipulated into buying it. My credit card company has already reversed the charges, and I just want confirmation that the entire contract has been cancelled. Please get back to me about this issue.

  Business Response

  Date: 04/09/2025

  Greetings,

  Please provide your account # or contract # so we can further assist you with this BBB complaint. Thank you

  Customer Answer

  Date: 04/25/2025

  The account number is ********

  Business Response

  Date: 05/01/2025

  Greetings,

  Account # ******** was upgraded to account #********* and both accounts are now showing cancelled. Thank you

  Business Response

  Date: 05/01/2025

  Greetings,

  Account # ******** was upgraded to account #********* and both accounts are now showing cancelled. Thank you

  Customer Answer

  Date: 05/19/2025

  Account # ID ******** as it concerns with the resolution with H3131**383331343937**H, is unsatisfactory. H34313030**383837**34H has not refunded the $25,000 down payment on the vacation contract. Account # *********. ********************** has also kept all of the money from the first vacation contract which was PAID IN FULL. We should have received a purchase price credit of $36,381.00 from the money we paid in full for the original contract #**-77596. H34313030**383837**34H applied the credit to the purchase of Account #*********. We never use the upgraded resort vacation contract and I have reached out to H34313030**383837**34H for a credit card charge back, and credit without any success from them.

  Business Response

  Date: 05/22/2025

  To whom it may concern,

   

  In regards to BBB Serving ***************, Consumer Complaint #********, please note account was cancelled per chargeback received back in March 03, 2025.
  
  Best Regards,
  
  
  ******* Ivette ****
  Member Services Director
  PH 624 145-7000
  EXT 653
  ******************************************************************************
  **********************************************
  TOLL FREE ***************

• Initial Complaint

  Date:04/03/2025

  Type:Order Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  RIP-OFF! **************** Less than 24 hrs after paying for certificate in April 2023, spoke to ***** ***** about canceling certificate. He offered an extension on certificate for 3 years (till 2026) and waive resort fees. Now Villa Group (******* ******) has charged me resort fees saying "this is a different fee", limited my resort selection as he states certificate is expired. Called "amazing mexico" who do not know how to speak to the public. they are only nice until they get your money. *********, so called supervisor, said she doesn't care what I have in writing. If I paid the fee, there is nothing she can do. **** just as rude! The "discount" is not worth your peace of mind.

  Customer Answer

  Date: 04/07/2025

  I was informed this complaint will be reopened but it still shows closed?????

  Business Response

  Date: 04/09/2025

  Greetings,

  Kindly provide us with your account # or contract # so we can further review and assist you with this complaint. Thank you.
  

  Customer Answer

  Date: 04/13/2025

   
  Complaint: 23156969
   
  Certificate number: ***-10759-1-MMES
  
  Sincerely,
  
  ***** ********

  Business Response

  Date: 05/13/2025

  Unfortunately, without the account # or contract #  we are unable to further assist as the information provided previously does not match our records. Thank you

  Business Response

  Date: 05/13/2025

  In further review and research, A check was mailed to the client.
  
  Check refund # ****** for $199.00 has been sent.
  
  Tracking number: 9414 8149 0242 8261 2692 73.  
  
  Thanks,
  *******

  **** ******* Barragn ******* <**************************************************************************>

  
  

• Initial Complaint

  Date:03/24/2025

  Type:Sales and Advertising Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  A man named Axel called me and sold me 5 separate vacation packages to ****** Resorts, the most recent vacation packages were $199, and $249. I called in order to use my vacation packages. I was able to use the first three packages. But this Fall when I called to use the other two packages the representative informed me that I was unable to use the last two vacation packages. They said that apparently Axel should not have sold me the last two packages because after you have travelled with ****** twice you are no longer able to travel with them. I asked for my money returned, and they forwarded my case to a supervisor named ****. **** told me she was unable to issue a refund, but she would combine the amount spent on my two unusable vacation packages ($448) plus if I spent an EXTRA $649 (for a total of $1,097) I would be able to travel to a different resort other than one affiliated with ******. $1,097 is substantially more than the $199 I was sold in order to use my package, and extremely disappointing. I told **** I would pay the extra as she was absolutely not going to issue me a refund, and I did not want to miss out on the $448 I had already spent. She told me someone would call in order to confirm the reservation and bill for the additional $649. No one called. For months I tried to book the package without success. I informed **** of this issue and in December she finally agreed to issue a refund. I have been calling her since December trying to receive the refund without success. I have come to the conclusion that ****** will not refund my money, and I have come to BBB for help. Thank you

  Business Response

  Date: 04/02/2025

  Greetings,

  Please provide us an account # or contract # so we can further review and assist you with this complaint. Thank you

  Customer Answer

  Date: 04/02/2025

  The company responded to my complaint and requested more information. 

  Can you please send them the following information they requested:

  ****** Seinen
  ************
  
  Certificate number: ***-8414-6-AJ
  

  As you will see, on my account I have two certificates totaling $448 that your company has not let me use, and you have not refunded me for the amount I had spent. 

  Customer Answer

  Date: 04/02/2025

   
  Complaint: 23097943
  
  I am rejecting this response because: 

   

  The company responded to my complaint and requested more information. 

  Can you please send them the following information they requested:

  ****** Seinen
  

  ************

  
  
  Certificate number: ***-8414-6-AJ
  

   

  As you will see, on my account I have two certificates totaling $448 that your company has not let me use, and you have not refunded me for the amount I had spent. 

  
  
  Sincerely,
  
  ****** Seinen

  Business Response

  Date: 04/23/2025

  Greetings,

  On April 3 that the $448 dispute corresponds to $199 for the ***-9764-3-AJ certificate package and $249 for the ***-8414-6-AJOT certificate package. They were already following up on the refund process, and they would share the receipt with us once it was completed.The money transfer is in process. We should have the receipts on Friday to share with the relevant recipients.I'll be happy to answer any questions you may have.

  Customer Answer

  Date: 04/27/2025

   
  Complaint: 23097943
  
  I am rejecting this response because: I have received absolutely no correspondence from this business, even after I tried contacting all of the contacts I have, I received no response. When will the refund finally be issued???
  
  Sincerely,
  
  ****** Seinen

  Business Response

  Date: 05/13/2025

  Dear all,
  
  The two refunds for $199 USD and $249 USD have already been processed with the client. The process was delayed because her account was expired or closed, so we had to request a new account and proceed with a bank transfer.
  
  Both transfers were processed on April 28. The accounting department in ****** is not working today, but we will follow up tomorrow to confirm whether the transfers were successful.
  
  Attached are the transfer receipts for your reference.
  
  Best regards,
  
  
  ***** *****
  Director ********** ***********
  ********************************************************************

  Customer Answer

  Date: 05/16/2025

   
  Complaint: 23097943
  
  I am rejecting this response because: Absolutely no refund has been received in my account. Please see the attachments, proving no refund was received.
  
  Sincerely,
  
  ****** Seinen

  Business Response

  Date: 06/04/2025

  Greetings,

  We attempted to transfer the funds through the companys bank account, but it was not possible.Additionally, the client did not want to accept the $65 USD wire transfer fee,so I consulted with my manager, and we have decided to absorb the cost of those fees in order for the client to receive the refund. ********* already has the banking information needed to process the refund. Thank you for your patience.

  
  Best regards.
  
  ***** *****
  Director ********** ***********
  ********************************************************************

  Customer Answer

  Date: 06/04/2025

   
  Complaint: 23097943
  
  I am rejecting this response because: Thank you for your response and agreeing to absorb the wire cost. As soon as the refund is received I will accept your response. 
  
  Sincerely,
  
  ****** Seinen

  Business Response

  Date: 06/04/2025

  Please see attached showing it is completed. Thank you

• Initial Complaint

  Date:03/17/2025

  Type:Billing Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  We purchased a timeshare back in 2021 in Puerto Vallarta, ******. We were told that since it was in ****** we could stop making payments if we decided not to keep the timeshare. This is with the Villa Group. They said it would not show up on a US credit report and that we would not be pursued by collections. Which they did . With Monterey Collection Service

  Business Response

  Date: 03/26/2025

  Greetings,

   

  The consumer has a contractual obligation under the terms and conditions of the contract in which it was executed, along with this contractual obligation, there is a promissory note that the consumer signed.They purchased the membership on March 9, 2021, then went through an account activation process and confirmed the purchase which occurred later about March 16, 2021. The member has personally deposited time into the account and have used the membership at Villa Group Resorts.
  The contractual obligation will stand, and consumer should remit any outstanding payments and continue to pay as contracted.
  
  
  Regards!
  
  
  ***** Estrada                  Member Services Director                     M | ****************************************************************

  Customer Answer

  Date: 03/26/2025

   
  Complaint: 23071004
  
  I am rejecting this response because:

  The contract was sign in ******. As I mentioned before I was told I could stop making payments at any moment . 

  
  Sincerely,
  
  ***** ******

  Business Response

  Date: 04/07/2025

  Greetings,

  We appreciate you reaching out to us regarding the response filed by the customer.
  We would like to clarify that the agreement the customer signed in ****** is legally binding and clearly outlines the payment terms.
  Due to non-payment, the debt was assigned to a collection agency in the **** in accordance with established policies and procedures.
  
  The fact that the agreement was signed in ****** does not change the customer's payment obligation, and the collection agency has the authority to act in this case. However, we are willing to work with the customer to find a workable solution and ensure that the terms are met.
  
  Thank you for your attention and we remain at your disposal for any additional questions.
  
  Regards!
  
  ***** ******* *************** Director
  PH 3222248365  EXT 1001 ****************************************************************
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• Initial Complaint

  Date:03/05/2025

  Type:Sales and Advertising Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  I sent my complaint directly to Tafer and they did not resolve it. I'm writing about the Tafer Resort Membership I bought on May 29, 2024, for $22,200. I put $6,105 down on my Amex, and financed the rest at 14%. They said I could pay it off in 30 days for less, $15,290.25, but didn't say there'd be a 16% tax on top if I didn't.Turns out, it's a timeshare, which I specifically asked about and was told it wasn't. I made it clear I didn't want a timeshare, but they lied.I went to **** with a friend and agreed to a presentation for ***** ******. We ended up at Tafer, where *** and ****** Fast showed us around. They said the hotel paid $2,000 to bring us there.They showed us fancy suites, not regular rooms, and said everything was all-inclusive. They started at $187,000, then dropped it to $22,000 for a week a year, plus bonus points and a free hotel stay. They said it was a one-day deal, no time to think. They never mentioned a cancellation period. I felt pressured to sign, thinking I'd save money.Back home, I saw tons of bad reviews. ****** said they were from ex-employees and they had a 97% rating, but I can't find that anywhere. All the reviews say the same thing I'm dealing with.This is a huge financial problem. The contract's now $31,000 with interest and fees, and the all-inclusive stuff isn't true.I want my $6,105 down payment back, the rest of the contract canceled, and any fees refunded. I also got charged $306.57 on my Amex.I have all the papers and messages. I think I should be able to cancel and get my money back.

  Business Response

  Date: 03/21/2025

  Greetings,

  Please see attached BBB response from the resort. Thank you

   

• Initial Complaint

  Date:03/05/2025

  Type:Service or Repair Issues
  Status:

  ResolvedMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  I am filing a formal complaint regarding the unfair and deceptive handling of my timeshare reservation by The Villa Group dba ************************* July 2023, I booked a reservation for August 2024, and the necessary points were immediately deducted from my account at that time. Recently, I entered into a Golden Ticket agreement, which recalibrated my points. However, Tafer Resorts is now attempting to retroactively cancel my previously confirmed reservation and require me to pay an additional $132 USD to reinstate itdespite the fact that the reservation was secured under my previous contract and the points were already deducted nearly a year ago.This practice is both unethical and a clear breach of fair dealing. If the terms of the Golden Ticket program included forfeiting existing reservations, that should have been explicitly stated in the agreement I signed. Ive attached it for review. However, no such clause exists. Instead, this appears to be an attempt to retroactively change the terms to the companys financial advantage.I have attempted to resolve this issue directly by contacting ****** ****** ************* Services Manager), ***** ****** ****** (Contract Manager), and **************** but I have received no resolution.I am requesting the immediate reinstatement of my original reservation at no additional cost, as I already paid the required points when I booked in July 2023. If this issue is not resolved, I am prepared to escalate further. I believe other Tafer members deserve transparency regarding how these issues are handled, which is why I am sharing my experience with other members to ensure they are aware of how Tafer handles contractual disputes, as transparency is essential when making long-term financial commitments. My hope is that current and prospective members are fully informed about the risks involved.I expect a timely response and a resolution that honors the original agreement.Sincerely,******** ****

  Business Response

  Date: 03/21/2025

  Greetings,

  Please be advised that member have her reservation active on her new account ******** with no extra cost. Reservation #1B5A39A
  
  Thank you and regards
  
  
  ****** ***************
  Member Services Manager
  Tafer Resorts
  PH ****************************
  Whats App *******************
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  Cancn, ********************, Mxico.      

  Customer Answer

  Date: 03/24/2025

   
  Better Business Bureau:
  
  I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me.
  
  Sincerely,
  
  ******** ****

• Initial Complaint

  Date:02/28/2025

  Type:Sales and Advertising Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  We were offered an upgrade to our timeshare at Villa ***********. We had previously owned a contract with Villa Del Arco (2017). We were told under the new contract we could fit 16 people in 2 2-bedroom suites and would have this once per year. Essentially we paid them $16,500 to have the exact same room we had on our previous contract.After talking to a reservation person, we were told it would take 4-5 years to take our family of 16, which we expressly explained was our reason for agreeing to upgrade. The finance person (********) told us we would have this yearly. Reservations told us only 12 could be in a 2 2-bedroom, so were lied to yet ******** wife asked about the points only going up 480 points and he dismissed her concern saying if he gave us more points, we'd have to pay more maintenance each year. We also found that our maintenance fees went from $460 to $745, a $310 increase for a studio, so we gained nothing and pay more. He said all we would have to do was pay extra maintenance fees of about $1,700 and we could do the 2 2-bedroom, only to find out we had to have the points, which our $16,500 apparently did not purchase...When looking at the contract we went from 7 nights to 3 nights, which he dismissed as well, saying it was "up to 7 nights". We allegedly went from "summer only" to winter, but the reservation person said it just takes more of our points in winter, so again, we gained nothing for the extra money.He also told us the contract we previously had was essentially worthless as the resorts were going to a more expensive scaling, but that apparently wasn't true either, as we had enough points to reserve a studio with our old contract.We would like to go back to our old contract agreement, since we gained nothing with the new contract, and with a refund of the $16,500.

  Business Response

  Date: 03/12/2025

  Greetings,

  Please be advised that we have scheduled a call with the member tomorrow. We will update you of any new information gathered. Thank you.
  
  
  
  ******* Ivette ****
  Member Services Director
  PH 624 145-7000
  EXT 653
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