Donation or Relief should not cost you anything!

I was bouncing around the internet today and found an article on another blog site that I want to share with you. There are so many scam companies out there professing to offer the timeshare owner "relief".. be cautious.. you might be better off giving away your money to an "upfront ad resale company" instead.

Check this article out.. http://www.timeshareheadlines.info/?p=1850

"These timeshare relief companies often have partnerships with escrow companies that will allegedly hold the clients upfront fees until the transfer is completed. These companies normally have bank accounts in Mexico and the clients are asked to wire the money for the taxes, appraisal, or title change to the Mexican bank account. Escrow accounts do not exist in Mexico like they do in the US for property transfers. "

Disney Vacation Club being scammed? - ShareConnectGrow Blog post - a community of resort managers and their suppliers

Timeshare Owners should be aware of this fraud and scam that Disney Vacation Owners are dealing with. Please read if you are a timeshare owner, no matter where you own at, so that you are aware this might happen to you!

Disney Vacation Club being scammed? - ShareConnectGrow Blog post - a community of resort managers and their suppliers

Resort Equity Marketing timeshare resales

Here is an interesting article I found this morning with complaints about this company. Thought you should check it out too!

http://bit.ly/aQZb2N

Timeshare resale complaints

I came across this article printed today on some timeshare resale scams in southern Florida. Very interesting indeed. Sorry I could not watch the actual news broadcast but the station isnt available here.

The article starts off with:
Timeshare resale complaints
Posted: May 06, 2010 3:58 PM EDT
Updated: May 07, 2010 6:17 PM EDT
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Text/Email Alerts More>>Find out first with Breaking News AlertsSign up for Traffic AlertsLocal Events in your InboxLocal News More>>Another hot weekend aheadGuilty on all counts: Man convicted on murder chargesPhotos: Airman killed in Vietnam War arrives homeRenter stung 140 times inside bee-infested homeTimeshare resale complaintsVolunteers start oil spill cleanup trainingOil spill could cause problems for sea turtles"Rubba Bandz" craze hits Southwest FloridaPolice: Student brings gun to Fort Myers High SchoolSuspected in Cape burglaries, 3 teens arrested"It's right in the middle of colonial America," said Michael Piccininne, describing his timeshare property in Virginia.

"It's right on a mountain, great for skiing," Doreen Cunningham said of hers.

"Marriott was a very desirable property," explained Bill Ranagan of his Orlando timeshare.

Piccininne, Cunningham and Ranagan are three Southwest Floridians amontg the thousands of timeshare owners nationwide desperate to unload their property.


To view the rest of the story go to..
http://www.nbc-2.com/Global/story.asp?S=12440627

Timeshare Resales Help from ARDA

In a timeshare industry publication, Developments magazine, the American Resort Development Association (www.arda.org) discussed further how it is working to protect consumers and the timeshare industry where resales are concerned.

ARDA has been working with a Resale Task Force to create education and protection for timeshare resale buyers and sellers. There are two entities that timeshare consumers can utilize to learn about timeshare reslaes so they are not taken advantage of unexpectedly by fraudsters. Please visit VacationBetter.Org and ARDAROC.org for information on these services.

ARDA is still reviewing input and comments on the Model Resales Act and as more developments occur with this, I will keep you posted.

Florida Timeshare Resales Scams

I wanted to share this article with you. I have spent a bit of time trying to point out to you companies that I feel are honest and can help you sell or rent your timeshare, but thought I would stop a minute and show you who the Florida AG feels are "not" the good guys.. if you are approached by any of these mentioned here, then consider yourself educated now.



http://bit.ly/btnuyX


After reading this article, I also recommend again that you visit VacationBetter.org which is a website created by the American Resort Development Association and is designed to help educate the consumer about timeshare resales and rentals.

Warning to Theme Park Visitors about Timeshare Skipping Fraud

Timeshare Industry News:

I found this interesting important blog from a trusted timeshare industry source. The Timeshare Authority which is a blog produced by Jason Tremblay, CEO of Sell My Timeshare NOW.

If you are considering going on a vacation to Orlando and picking up theme park tickets at a discount, please read this blog!!

http://bit.ly/cPNzhk