Complaints

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• Initial Complaint

  Date:02/19/2025

  Type:Customer Service 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.

  Since October 10, 2024, I've been awaiting an update from ****** ****** at Tafer Resorts regarding my timeshare cancellation. She assured me she would advocate for my case with the board and keep me informed. I've followed up with many emails since then, but I haven't received any response. Ive called countless times and have been told someone would reach back out to me, but no one ever does. I really didnt want to escalate this to the Better Business Bureau, but I'm left with no choice if I continue to be ignored. I'm at a breaking point where I may have to consider bankruptcy to escape the situation your sales team has put me in, or I need your assistance in releasing me from this timeshare that I feel I was misled about. Please do the right thing. ****** ****** knows my story. Im happy to share again hopefully with you directly vs. having to post it here to the BBB. I find it completely unacceptable to be ignored as I have been for the past 4 months but still receive default letters in the mail - one as recent as February 10. Youre representative told me they would help and go to the board on my behalf personally.Where is she now?

  Business Response

  Date: 02/20/2025

  Greetings,

  Please be advised that this BBB complaint is a duplicate of BBB complaint # ******** and we have already sent a BBB response for it. Please close this complaint to avoid confusion. Thank you

   

• Initial Complaint

  Date:02/11/2025

  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.

  We are so frustrated and disappointed with our ***** ****** timeshare and the way they have handled our request to cancel our contract. Initially, we were promised transparent and flexible terms during the sales presentation. Yet, we soon discovered that most promises, like no black-out dates and stable maintenance fees, were false. Booking has been a nightmare, plagued by hidden costs and unavailability of promised locations such as Cancun.Despite MULTIPLE attempts now to get this resolved and bring these issues to their attention through emails to their representative ********, we have face consistent resistance. Our emails outline in detail the misleading information we received and personal hardships, including the passing of my mother, which underline our urgent need to cancel and obtain a refund. Their response was dismissive, lacking any empathy or willingness to address our legitimate concerns.***** ******** refusal to provide a meaningful solution is unacceptable. They insist on adhering to a contract when they THEMSELVES failed to uphold their end of the agreement. We urgently need this issue to be resolved with a cancellation and refund, as this has caused us significant emotional and financial stress.We urge the company to take immediate action and review their policies and treatment of customers in genuine distress. This is not the way to handle contractual agreements, and we are hoping this public complaint leads to someone actually taking this seriously.

  Business Response

  Date: 02/28/2025

  Greetings,

  Please be advised that we did respond in September 2024 and that we cannot honor a cancellation and refund because their cancellation request was made outside the rescission period according to the cancellation Clause of the Vacation Membership Purchase Agreement with Lodging rights and there is an active loan.
  Regarding their claims that they have never been able to book a reservation, we can't find any records of any attempt to book in the account. Regarding the additional costs or ** increase, we clarified the ** increase with the rules and regulations, the blackout dates with the calendar weeks, and the points chart to resolve her claims on our end.
  While we sympathize with their problems, we abide by the contractual obligations. This time, we can offer the cancellation of the membership to close this complaint in a satisfactory manner for both parties by signing a voluntary surrender letter, with no refund of any of the money paid toward this agreement up to date.
  
  Members are currently delinquent on their 2023, 2024, and 2025 maintenance dues, which total $2,690.85 USD, including late fees. We will waive this debt and the surrender fee
  Please see Voluntary Surrender forms no fee for members to complete and submit.
  Thank you,
  *****
  ****** *****
  Director of *************** & Collections
  Tafer Resorts
  
  PH ******************
  ***/CAN **************************
  ****************************************************************************      
  *******************************************
  ****. a *******************. 7.5 Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco      

  Business Response

  Date: 02/28/2025

  Please see attached. Thank you

  Customer Answer

  Date: 03/07/2025

   
  Complaint: 22925052
  
  I am rejecting this response because:

  If we complete and return this document for the Voluntary Surrender of our timeshare, will any and all financial obligations to them be waived/forgiven? Or are there outstanding balances or fees theyre expecting and not being clear about? 
  We want to move forward with surrendering our ownership back to this company under the terms theyve stated, but our trust has been worn so incredibly thin from our experience with them and we need to confirm this first. We dont want to be surprised at ANY point in the future if they plan to start hounding us for additional fees they feel entitled to. Once they confirm this, well accept the offer and be satisfied with their resolution. We hope their intention is to be done with this as quickly as we want to be.
  
  
  Sincerely,
  
  **** **** Domingo ************

  Business Response

  Date: 03/10/2025

  Greetings,

  Once we received the original copies of the signed and notarized Voluntary Surrender documents, it will be sent to our ************** for cancellation completion and you will received an email confirmation that the membership is cancelled. Our organization will not pursue any legal recourse or further financial obligation per contract guidelines. Thank you
  
  
  

  
  

  Customer Answer

  Date: 03/17/2025

   
  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,
  
  **** **** Domingo ********

• Initial Complaint

  Date:02/05/2025

  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.

  On January 23rd, after many attempts from sales to attend a update presentation not to sale anything, we decided to attend, they start by giving us alcohol and asking to upgrade to another week which i said we do not need it and we are not planning to travel as often. They continue to pressure saying that our maintenance fee will increase if we do not lock the 2% cap which as of now we are already paying too much on maintenance fee. We keep saying no we can't and we end up upgrading for $20,000 with a down payment of $5,600. They never explain the cancelation or if i need to cancel i can do so, when i when back home i read contract and realize that i just got in to another timeshare with no other difference then what i have already, it stated i can cancel within 5 business day which i reach out to the sales *** and she ask why i said i just don't need it upgrade, after begging her to give me where to call or email, she did provide me with an email, i email them no respond, call ********** and i spoke to a very nice guy and he said that i was on my right since i cancel within 3 days and i had 5 days as it said on the contract, gave me a ticket number, next day i get a call from manager and said that i need it to filled out a cancellation form which she email me, i did filled out and email it to her, then i try calling back to confirm of my cancelation no luck, i called many times and numbers but evetime is sorry i can't help you, this is not the department, i have email several time to follow up and nothing. I have the right to cancel within the time frame. I also mail out a letter certified as well but not get a respond back from anyone. When you are at the resort, they call you, **** you down and look for you every hour to attend this presentation and now no one ever reach out to assist with cancelation. At this point i do not know what else to do since, i have called and email with no one ever reach out to me, the once call is to activate which i denied.

  Business Response

  Date: 02/18/2025

  To whom it may concern, in regards to BB Serving ***************, Consumer Complaint #********, the company wishes to notify member that their account is cancelled and money paid was refunded to credit card used at time of purchase, in addition, previous account has been reinstated.
  
  Best Regards,

  
  ******* Ivette ****
  Member Services Director
  PH 624 145-7000
  EXT 653
  ******************************************************************************
  **********************************************
  TOLL FREE ***************

• Initial Complaint

  Date:02/03/2025

  Type:Sales and Advertising 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.

  Date: May 6th, 2024 Me and my wife attended a breakfast presentation at the ***********************. We met a concierge by the name ******* ****, he gave us a tour and after breakfast brought us to the business office to discuss becoming members. The contract deposit was $5795 initially and a follow-up of about $394 monthly for the next 7 years assuming we didnt ************** started going over the details of the membership he mentioned a lot of details that sounded great, how it wasnt a timeshare and that there were no obligations to stay with the loan perpetually. HE MENTIONED THAT if we bought IN today wed be buying at a discounted price and that if after a year we didnt like it that we could sell back the points to the developer at the current price. Essentially we bought in at a price of about $15 or so and that if we decided we didnt want it after a year we could sell Back the points at the current worth which as if the day it was around $30 or so if I recall. He promised us that after the loan was paid off we could continue to use the membership, or sell it back to them, or they would build us a house in ****** that would be equivalent to the price that the contract was worth when we look to sell. This is what sold me on signing the contract.When we get home from the trip, we realized none of what we mentioned was in the contract. The following day I contacted the resort and go transferred around and no one could provide me with details regarding what was promised and how things really worked.I contacted the rep ******** we talked on the phone and he reassured me with the same details and promised to have them sent to me. It never happened still to this day Finally after writing a complaint I was contacted by ** ****, who explained to me that the details in my contract did NOT pertain to what I was sold. They misrepresented what was promised and are now saying sorry we didnt know when I tried months ago Im looking to cancel this contract.

  Business Response

  Date: 02/20/2025

  Greetings,

  Please be advised that this account is under review. We will update you of any new information gathered. Thank you

  Customer Answer

  Date: 03/05/2025

   
  Complaint: 22884903
  
  I am rejecting this response because:
  
  Sincerely,
  
  ****** ********

  Customer Answer

  Date: 03/05/2025

  Im waiting to hear back from the company as they mentioned they are reviewing this account. 

  Business Response

  Date: 03/06/2025

  Greetings,

  Attached you will find the BBB response for this complaint from the resort.
  
  Saludos
  
  
  
  
  ****** *. ******************************** Manager
  Tafer Resorts
  PH ****************************
  Whats App *******************
  ************************************************************************      
  *******************************************
  Cancn, ********************, Mxico.      

  Customer Answer

  Date: 03/06/2025

   
  Complaint: 22884903
  
  I am rejecting this response because:
  

  I did not respond past the last email that was sent to me however I have attached my last response as well. And honestly I had a feeling you would mention me claiming to have been lied to. I have attached a recording of the conversation with Mr ******* in which I clearly asked again about the details of the contract. In which in his own words described exactly what I mentioned in the initial post.
  

  Regardless of the villa group trying to now send me a clause provided I have more points invested the relationship has gone sour. Telling me that you did not know that your representative misrepresented the terms of a contract is in fact a manipulation tactic. I dont feel that I can trust doing business with people who clearly lied about what was offered as you can hear in the recording. 
  

  saying that I have to pay for the stay that was offered to me is also inconsequential. If thats what it takes so be it but I refuse to do any further business going forward with said company. 

  Sincerely,
  

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

  Business Response

  Date: 03/26/2025

  Greetings,
  In further review, the resort reached a mutual resolution to the complaint.The resort is allowing to cancel your membership but there will be no refund.Voluntary Surrender documents were emailed to the member. Thank you. 

  Customer Answer

  Date: 03/31/2025

   
  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:01/27/2025

  Type:Product 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.

  Hi I cancelled booking ID ********** on 12/26/24 and as of 1/25/25, I have not received a refund for the deposit of $3,456. On my original reservation, it was stated I had until 12/29/24 to cancel for free. When I cancelled over the phone on 12/26/24, I was told I could expect a refund within 3 weeks. I am requesting a full refund of the deposit amount as this reservation was cancelled inside of the free cancellation window.

  Business Response

  Date: 01/27/2025

  Greetings,

  The information you've given does not match our records. Please provide us an account number or contract number so we can further assist you. Thank you.  

   

  Customer Answer

  Date: 01/27/2025

   
  Complaint: 22856932
  
  Hi providing a screenshot of my tafer rewards account. The booking id is **********. 
  
  Sincerely,
  
  ***** *******

  Customer Answer

  Date: 01/31/2025

  The refund has been processed. You can close this complaint. Thank you 

• Initial Complaint

  Date:01/21/2025

  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 signed up for a ********* many years ago after paying in full initially was told i would pay for yearly credits (this was also in my contract). I have not used the timeshare nor banked any points in 4 years. I have sent at least 10 emails over the last 4 years as well as called over 12 times stating i was no longer participating and cancelled my membership. I never received any confirmation and continue to receive spam emails. Now i am getting an email from a credit company say I owe almost $2000. I dont owe any money nor have I used this. This companys lack of responsiveness is frankly unprofessional and disrespectful. GET YOUR BILLING FIGURED OUT PLEASE or i will file additional complaints with the credit agencies regarding this egregious waste of my time.

  Customer Answer

  Date: 01/21/2025

  I disagree with the rejection of this complaint. I just received supposed charges from this company that were never addressed with me. how is this outside the window of dispute? They have not responded to any communications including calls and emails. please advise

  Business Response

  Date: 02/18/2025

  To whom it may concern,

  In regards to BBB Serving ***************, Consumer Complaint #********, The member has a financial obligation to the company, regardless of their decision to not use or benefit from the membership. The cancellation policy allows for cancellations within 5 days of purchase, a window that has already passed. Therefore, the company respectfully requests that the member fulfill the financial commitment they agreed to when signing up.

   

  
  Best regards
  
  
  ******* Ivette ****
  Member Services Director
  PH 624 145-7000
  EXT 653
  ******************************************************************************
  **********************************************
  TOLL FREE ***************

• Initial Complaint

  Date:01/21/2025

  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 are writing to formally file a complaint against ******************** regarding their attempts to collect on a canceled agreement with the Villa Group. Despite the cancellation of this account, Monterey Collections continues to pursue collection efforts, which has negatively impacted our credit reports. This continued action is not only deceptive but also creates an undue burden on our financial standing.We kindly request your assistance in investigating this matter and taking appropriate action against Monterey Collections for their unethical practices.Thank you for your attention to this urgent issue.

  Customer Answer

  Date: 01/22/2025

  The complaint regards both companies as Villa Group hired Monterey to collect on the canceled account.

  Business Response

  Date: 01/22/2025

  Greetings,

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

   

  Customer Answer

  Date: 02/07/2025

  Here is our account info. Please reopen complaint.

   

  Account *************** Contract **********

  Business Response

  Date: 02/18/2025

  To whom it may concern,

  In regards to BBB Serving ***************, Consumer Complaint #********, We have been in contact with the member, who sent a single email that was unfortunately directed to our junk folder.
  The company has requested further clarification regarding the member's claim of dishonest sales tactics, in order to properly escalate the matter and work towards a resolution.
  We will continue to communicate directly with the member to resolve the issue.
  Best regards,
  
  
  
  ******* Ivette ****
  Member Services Director
  PH 624 145-7000
  EXT 653
  ******************************************************************************
  **********************************************
  TOLL FREE ***************

  Business Response

  Date: 02/18/2025

  Please disregard the previous response. It was for the wrong account

  Please see below for the correct BBB response---

  Good day,
  
  To whom it may concern in regards to BBB Serving ***************, Consumer Complaint #********, The company wishes to clarify that the member's account was cancelled due to an outstanding balance past the due date. In line with our established collection process, we will be engaging a third-party collection agency to recover the owed amount.
  When the member entered into the contract, they agreed to a financial commitment,which has not been honored. We kindly request that the member fulfill the payment obligations as outlined in their contract.
  However,the company is willing to remove the account from the collection agency if the member brings the account up to date and continues to make payments as per the original agreement.
  We look forward to the member's prompt response.
  Best regards,
  
  
  
  ******* Ivette ****
  Member Services Director
  PH 624 145-7000
  EXT 653
  ******************************************************************************
  **********************************************
  TOLL FREE ***************

  Customer Answer

  Date: 02/27/2025

   
  Complaint: ********
  
  I am rejecting this response because:

  In response to complaint #********, we would like to clarify our position. In 2023, we were informed by your company that we had no further obligations and that our account had been canceled. Based on this communication, we were under the impression that the matter was resolved at that time. Due to the challenges and negative experiences we have endured with your company, we have no interest in bringing the account current. We kindly request that you honor the statement made in 2023 and provide us with a clear and definitive process to formally terminate this ownership. We look forward to your prompt response outlining the steps for termination
  
  Sincerely,
  
  ***** ****

  Business Response

  Date: 03/24/2025

  To whom it may concern,

   

  In regards to BBB Serving ***************, Consumer Complaint #********, as mentioned previously, members account was cancelled due to delinquency, this in no way exempts the member from the contractual obligations they have.
  Member is mentioning they were notified that they had no further financial obligation with the company, we ask for member to please provide the company with such support.
  
  Best Regards,
  
  
  ******* Ivette ****
  Member Services Director
  PH 624 145-7000
  EXT 653
  ******************************************************************************
  **********************************************
  TOLL FREE ***************

  Customer Answer

  Date: 05/02/2025

  We are writing in response to Villa Group's latest reply regarding our complaint. Unfortunately, their response fails to address the core issues we raised and continues to highlight the lack of transparency and accountability we have encountered throughout our interactions with them.

  
  As outlined in our initial complaint, we were misled during several presentations through false promises and high-pressure sales tactics. For instance, we were assured that the timeshare would not impact our credit scores, which was untrue. We were also told that Villa Group would buy back the timeshare if we no longer wanted it, a promise that has not been honored. 

  
  Additionally, we were pressured into upgrades with guarantees of added benefits, such as free stays and income opportunities through VRBO, none of which were fulfilled.

  
  Villa Groups aggressive sales practices have caused us significant financial and emotional stress. After the most recent upgrade, we tried to cancel immediately but were met with resistance. While the company eventually canceled the upgrade, they reinstated our previous contract without our consent or signatures. This behavior reflects a continued pattern of unethical business practices.

  
  Villa Group's latest response does not outline any steps to resolve the situation. The financial strain caused by this timeshare is unsustainable and has deeply affected our personal lives. At this point, we are requesting the full cancellation of the contract, as Villa Group has repeatedly demonstrated misleading and coercive tactics.
  

  We are attaching additional documentation, including a screenshot where the company stated that we had no financial obligation, which directly conflicts with the ongoing demands for payments. We sincerely hope Villa Group will act in good faith to address this matter and provide the relief we have requested.
  

  
  

  Business Response

  Date: 05/07/2025

  To whom it may concern,

  In regards to BBB Serving ***************, Consumer Complaint #********, The company once again respectfully requests that the member provide the supporting documentation referenced in their responsespecifically, the letter they claim to have received stating that they no longer have a financial obligation with the company. These documents were not included in the members BBB submission, nor have they been shared directly with the company.
  As previously stated, the members account was cancelled due to an outstanding balance that remained unpaid past the due date. In accordance with our standard collection procedures, such accounts are internally cancelled and referred to a third-party collection agency for recovery. At no point in this process are members informed that their financial obligations have been waived.
  Until the referenced documentation is provided for review, the company respectfully requests that the BBB urge the member to fulfill the financial commitment they originally agreed to.
  Best regards,
  
  
  
  ******* Ivette ****
  Member Services Director
  PH 624 145-7000
  EXT 653
  ******************************************************************************
  **********************************************
  TOLL FREE ***************

  Customer Answer

  Date: 05/08/2025

   
  Complaint: 22825477
  
  I am rejecting this response because: We did include the response we received as a picture and will include here again.
  
  Sincerely,
  
  ***** ****

  Business Response

  Date: 05/13/2025

  To whom it may concern

  In regards to BBB Serving ***************, Consumer Complaint #********, The company would like to reiterate that the member's upgraded account was properly canceled and refunded. As the cancellation was requested within the required time frame, no additional financial obligations apply to that specific upgrade.
  However,this cancellation applies only to the upgraded account and does not void the members overall contractual agreement. A balance remains under the original contract, and the company expects full compliance with those financial obligations.
  The company stands firm on this decision and no exceptions will be granted. We have fully honored our obligations and require the member to do the same.
  Best regards,
  
  
  
  ******* Ivette ****
  Member Services Director
  PH 624 145-7000
  EXT 653
  ******************************************************************************
  **********************************************
  TOLL FREE ***************

• Initial Complaint

  Date:12/16/2024

  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 were staying at the *************************************** when we encountered a booth advertising dolphin tours. The representative convinced us that attending a city presentation was all that was needed to secure this tour, and we were led to believe it would be a simple and enjoyable process.Unfortunately, that was far from the reality. We ended up spending over four hours with several individuals at the resort, including ****** ***** and **** *****. Despite our growing unease, we were pressured to stay and listen. I had a bad feeling when the presentation started, but we felt trapped, especially as they provided breakfast and alcohol throughout the process to keep us there. By the time the signing came around we were quite tipsy and were not really all there to sign a contract of this ************* our dismay, the information provided during the presentation was not only inaccurate but deeply misleading. We were shocked to discover an additional $3,000 charge applied to our credit card while signing the paperwork. This unexpected expense is causing significant strain on my finances and adversely affecting my credit. We were never informed of the actual cost, and this lack of transparency has left us feeling betrayed.What has been even more distressing is the unethical approach taken during the presentation. The aggressive sales tactics used felt manipulative, and we were led to believe that we could sell the timeshare after a year, which my subsequent research indicates was not truthful.I am deeply troubled by this experience and the impact it has had on us both financially and emotionally. I urgently request that you address these issues with the seriousness they deserve and provide a resolution.

  Business Response

  Date: 01/02/2025

  Greetings,

  Please see resort's BBB response attached. Thank you
  

  Customer Answer

  Date: 01/07/2025

   
  Complaint: ********
  
  I am rejecting this response because:

  
  Im writing back in response to the letter about our complaint under Consumer Complaint #********. I appreciate you explaining your side of things, but honestly, Im still pretty frustrated with how things have gone.

  
  Misleading Sales Tactics and the Presentation

  
  I get that your team probably means well, but the whole sales process was way different than what we were led to believe. The booth told us we only needed to attend a city presentation to get a dolphin tour, but that was far from what actually happened. We ended up stuck in a 4-hour long sales pitch, and no matter how much we said we wanted to leave, we were kept there. Breakfast and alcohol were provided to keep us around, and it felt like we couldnt leave even though we were uncomfortable.

  
  The information we were given during the presentation was also off. We were told we could sell the timeshare after just one year, but I later found out that wasnt true at all. It just felt like we were being sold something that wasnt what it seemed, and that wasnt okay.

  
  Unexpected Charge and Lack of Transparency
  About that unexpected chargeno one told us about the $3,000 charge that was put on our credit card. We signed the papers, sure, but there was no clear explanation about what that charge was for or why it was happening. We were misled into thinking the costs would be much lower, and now its putting a serious strain on my finances.
  I understand you say we agreed to the ******** credit card, but the truth is, we didnt fully get what we were agreeing to. The charge just appeared without warning, and its been a huge problem.

  
  Alcohol During the Presentation
  I see your point about offering drinks responsibly, but honestly, the alcohol served during the presentation didnt feel like a choice. It seemed like part of the whole strategy to keep us there and keep us listening. It just wasnt a good experience, and it made us feel even more uncomfortable with the whole situation.

  
  Cancellation Request and Refund Policy
  Regarding the cancellation and refund, I understand your policy about paying in full to cancel, but under these circumstances, it feels unfair. We were misled about costs and the timeshare itself, and I dont think its right to hold us to the contract with everything thats happened. We feel trapped, and it seems like our concerns arent being taken seriously.

  
  Health Issues and Documentation
  I want to clear something upat no point in my emails did I mention anything about medical issues or send any medical documentation. Thats not something Ive ever said. I believe theres been a misunderstanding on your end. Please let me know if you need clarification or further information about the situation.

  
  Overall, Im just really disappointed with how things went down. We were misled in the presentation, the charge was sprung on us without proper explanation, and the whole experience has left us feeling betrayed. I hope you can understand where were coming from and help us get this resolved fairly.

  
  Looking forward to hearing back from you soon.

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

  Business Response

  Date: 01/23/2025

  Greetings,

  Please see attached resort's BBB response including the Voluntary Surrender forms that member need to complete and submit. Thank you
  

  Business Response

  Date: 01/23/2025

  Attached is Voluntary Surrender docs no fee. Thank you

• Initial Complaint

  Date:12/16/2024

  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.

  My timeshare contract expires 12/31/2024. I had a week from 2023 I was not able to use, and The Villa Group is not allowing me to use my banked week in 2025. I paid the maintenance fees for 2023, as well as the fee to bank the week, so there is no reason I should not be allowed to use this week. Banking is an option so a week can be used at a later date, yet The Villa Group will not honor this week after the contract expires. Yet, the contract does not state anything about not being able to use a bank week after a contract expires. I am seeking for The Villa Group to either allow me to use the banked week for use in 2025, or provide me a refund for the maintenance fees I paid in 2023.

  Business Response

  Date: 01/02/2025

  To whom it may concern,

  In regards to BBB Serving ***************, Consumer Complaint #********, Please note that all accounts are automatically cancelled within the system once they expire. Guidelines and benefits are only applicable during an active membership. In this case, the member is requesting to use their remaining time after their contract has expired. The company is unable to accommodate this request, as member was also previously informed.
  
  Best Regards,
  
  
  
  ******* Ivette ****
  Member Services Director
  PH 624 145-7000
  EXT 653
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  **********************************************
  TOLL FREE ***************

• Initial Complaint

  Date:12/10/2024

  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 took a trip to Cancun and on 08/13/24, I encountered a representative who persuaded me into attending a presentation by sharing his personal struggles to gain my sympathy and trust. At the presentation, the TAFER sales team asked about my travel habits over breakfast and they showed me a luxurious room with an ocean view, emphasizing its $10,000 weekly cost and a celebrity-approved status by showing a video of ***** ********** touring the room. They claimed TAFER was not a timeshare, stating that the membership cost could be applied toward real estate purchases. They also assured me I could rent out unused weeks to offset costs and even offered assistance in listing the room. I explained that I couldnt afford the offer but they questioned my hesitation. I shared the financial burden it would create for me as a single woman. By this point, I was overwhelmed and hadnt eaten since breakfast. Their manager asked what was holding me back. She empathized by saying, "Im a single woman too," and proposed a reduced membership for $24,490 with a $6,398 down payment. She continued pressuring me and despite my financial concerns, her sincerity compelled me to agree to the membership. After signing, I was offered a complimentary dinner and hotel stay, but I was shocked to learn the package included significant fees and taxes that felt unfair. Frustrated, I spent my last evening researching TAFER and discovered numerous warnings advising against it. The next morning, I voiced my doubts to the manager, but she assured me the membership was a good decision. She advised reaching out after my first payment to discuss renting the room. Initially, the sales team stayed in contact but they stopped responding once I confirmed the membership. I feel I was targeted at a vulnerable time and manipulated into agreeing to a membership costing over $30,000. With no family support and having worked hard to pay off debt, I feel deceived by this company.

  Business Response

  Date: 01/02/2025

  Greetings,

  Please see resorts BBB response attached. Thank you
  

   

  Customer Answer

  Date: 01/02/2025

  I haven't heard anything yet but I will keep you updated. Thank you!

  Customer Answer

  Date: 01/02/2025

  I just saw this attached to my complaint. This is regarding other members, not me. Maybe that is why they have not responded. Seems like they answered someone else's complaint, not mine. 

  Customer Answer

  Date: 01/09/2025

   
  Complaint: 22651432
  
  I am rejecting this response because: I am NOT ******* D ***** and ****** R *****. I'm ******* ****. They are referring to someone else. This shows how much they are paying attention to my complaint. This is the nonsense I've been dealing with and this company is disorganized from the bottom to the top! I would like some answers to MY complaint please! 
  
  Sincerely,
  
  ******* ****

  Business Response

  Date: 01/13/2025

  Greetings,

  We apologize for the confusion. Please see below resort's BBB response. Thank you

   

  To whom it concerns:

  
  We received the complaint Case# ******** under the name of
  Client purchased membership in Aug 15th 2024 at *********************** Cancun ******* **** member did not used the membership for any reservation, sale price of $24,490.00 usd to be paid in 60 months with 12% interest, member received physical documentation, including promissory note were all financial details are specified.
  Member claims that at the sales presentation was told that the sales agent claimed that Tafer is not Time Share, as well that the agent assured her that she can rent her unuse weeks. Member claimed to feel targeted at a vulnerable time and manipulated into agreeing to purchase.
  As a standard procedure, there is a verification process performed at the time of signing the contracts documents, whereby a representative of the Resorts legal department reviews all the contracts exhibits and governing documents with the Customer and advises of the contractual rights and obligations of the purchase, Customers are prompted to indicate if they have any concern or objection regarding the purchase before proceeding finishing the signing of all contract documents.
  All members have the right to read carefully and ask all the questions that they may have about the purchase.
  Another standard procedure is that the resort performs an activation call during which the general terms of the purchase are again reviewed and described to the costumer, so they can confirm their commitment to continue with the purchase and provide their authorization to proceed with the activation of the account which marks the starting of contractual rights and obligations. This call has made on Aug 26th 2024 were ******* **** confirmed all the information and agreed to activate the account with all benefits and obligations.
  Members have the right to rent their unused time, but in in case that they decided to do it, it have to be by their own, according to the Rental Disclosure; A Consumer of the Club can rent or resell their Use Period to others in accordance with the terms of the Governing Document, however, the process of rent or resale is the solo responsibility of the Consumer and the Consumer releases and indemnifies the Club and its related parties regarding any liability or expense associated with such rental or resale
  At the time of the purchase the new member received as an incentive a MOVE IN to our ************ Cancun from Villa del Palmar Resort & Spa Cancn, for 1 night from Aug 15th 2024 to Aug 16th 2024, in a Studio suite, All-inclusive for 1 adults, with a total value of $849.00 usd.
  The new member understands that there is not charge for the move in.
  If the event of this contract does not go through escrow, the new members agree to pay the full price for the move in (move in agreement sign by member attached) (Registration form from the hotel sign by member attached).
  As well the new member received credit to use at our ************* for the amount of $450.00 usd (copy of ************* Services Agreement, attached), member received a voucher to apply towards hotel credit. (copy of the voucher attached)
  The new member understands that there is not charge for the ************* credit.
  If the event of this contract does not go through escrow, the new members agree to pay the full price for the move in (move in agreement sign by member attached) (Registration form from the hotel sign by member attached).
  At this time member have not try to make any reservation.
  Constructora Villa del Palmar Cancun S.A. de C.V., ***** ****** Cancun and its representatives disputed the complaint for Case #******** due to the fact that member was informed and received all the documentation and information about the membership,
  Member activated account successfully, signed a legal and binding agreement. Thank you.

  Sincerely,

   

  ****** *. ****************************** Manager
  Tafer Resorts
  PH ****************************
  Whats App *******************
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  *******************************************
  Cancn, ********************, Mxico

  
  

  Customer Answer

  Date: 01/21/2025

   
  Complaint: 22651432
  
  I am rejecting this response because:

  I am writing in response to your comments regarding my experience with ***** ****** Cancun and the purchase of a membership on August 15, 2024. I want to address the discrepancies between the statements made in your response and the reality of my experience.

  The initial approach by your sales representative, ******* Honorato ********, was misleading. ******* explicitly stated that TAFER was not a timeshare company, directly contradicting the nature of the agreement I later signed. He also assured me that unused weeks could be rented out to recoup the membership cost. This promise was repeated multiple times throughout the sales presentation, yet the rental disclosure I later received indicates that this responsibility lies solely with the member, without any support or involvement from the company. This inconsistency demonstrates clear misrepresentation and deceptive practices by your sales team.

  The sales presentation I attended was a prolonged and high-pressure experience. While your response claims that I was given ample opportunity to review and question the contract, the reality was far different. I was subjected to a sales process that began with breakfast and extended until nearly 5:00 PM. The environment was physically uncomfortable, with insufficient breaks and food, leaving me fatigued and vulnerable. The final contract review was rushed, as it was conducted just before a scheduled spa appointment, giving me no time to fully process the terms or understand the long-term financial implications. The omission of my legal right to cancel the contract within the rescission period further compounded the lack of transparency in your process.

  I also experienced emotional manipulation during the sales presentation. ******* ********, who presented the final offer, repeatedly encouraged me by stating, 99% of people feel this way at first and assured me that it was a wonderful deal. ******* presented herself as empathetic to my concerns as a single woman, which played on my emotions and coerced me into agreeing to a financial commitment I was not comfortable making. This emotional manipulation left me feeling pressured and unable to make an informed decision.

  Following the completion of the membership process, I was assured by your representatives that I would receive continued support. Despite creating a group chat and providing reassurances, communication ceased entirely after the membership was confirmed. This lack of follow-up and support contradicts the promises made during the sales process and left me feeling abandoned and misled.

  I felt targeted and exploited throughout this process. As a single woman mourning the recent loss of my father and working hard to rebuild financial stability, I was vulnerable to the manipulative tactics employed by your team. The promises of "free" gifts, such as the spa massage and dinner, were laden with hidden costs, further exacerbating the financial and emotional toll of this experience.

  Given the misrepresentation, high-pressure sales tactics, lack of transparency, and absence of post-sale support, I am formally requesting the cancellation of my membership. This financial obligation has caused me significant distress, and it is imperative for my physical and mental health to be free from this contract.

  I look forward to your understanding and resolution of this matter. Please confirm the cancellation of my membership at your earliest convenience.
  

  Sincerely,

   ******* ****