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Consumer Affairs

Here you will find information on timeshare scams, deceptive practices such as "postcard companies" and court opinions/decisions.

		The Smartest Way to Buy a Timeshare
Before you accept that invitation to a timeshare presentation be prepared to go into battle. You will encounter almost nothing but scams and lies. Become educated on the best ways to purchase a timeshare.
		WARNING! We Collect Timeshares/Cornerstone Closings/other names as well
An excellent thread from the TUG BBS on the problems with dealing with postcard companies.
		I worked at a timeshare SCAM....I want to tell you about it
A very interesting post on the RedWeek.com forum from a salesperson that was involved in an "upfront fee" resale company.
		Is This Legit?
Take off on the Nigerian scam.
		Mexican Timeshare Fraud
Fraudulent timeshare sales practice that is in effect at a few resorts in Mexico.
		Mexico Timeshare Fraud Alert
A lesson from Timeshare Beat to anyone who might be considering a purchase in Mexico, or anywhere else where the "phony table buy-back", rental pitch, investment pitch and other fraudulent sales techniques are practiced.
		RANT OF THE WEEK: NOV. 2 Consumer Complaint Against Vacation Solutions
Article has the latest complain about this postcard company. Links to other previous posts included.
		Resale Fraud
Most frauds start with the BIG LIE. In the Resale Fraud the BIG LIE is "Your timeshare is worth X thousand pounds" when in reality it is probably only worth X hundred pounds. If that ! Many timeshare weeks/points are now worthless.
		STROMAN REALTY & THE COURTS: NOV. 23
This post discusses Stroman Realty's business practices and its interaction with the courts.
		Sunterra time share scam as promoted by Thomas Cook
Franchise companies such as Caledonian resorts are set up to sell Sunterra holidays, their only product. Holidays are grossly misrepresented and sold as a flexible alternative to fixed week timeshare.
		Time Share Scam Targeted The Elderly
If you're a retired person, a sales pitch for two weeks in a nice resort each year might sound appealing. Unfortunately, it can be a scam, cheating many people out of their life savings.
		Timeshare Scams and Other Fairy Tales
Here's one posted in the Timeshare Users Group.

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