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Author: Camisa
Date: 2012-06-18 03:15:50
Great West Funding is a very skilled/convincing SCAM outfit. We got scamed out of 4336.xx and now they have moved to points unknown. No forwarding address as far as I can find out. We were finally able to get someone on the phone and when we asked where our transaction package was they came up with an additional excuse for mor money. They agreed to delineat what the money was for. When I caled them up after they their commitment date the discusion rapidly went severly down hill and resulted in multiple 4 letter words. When I asked for them to talk like a ethical business person he hung up.
Don't give them a penny. They will rip you off.
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Author: Carolemcc
Date: 2012-05-30 00:51:17
I have been scammed by them. I paid them $2175 and they are in the win. They told me that all I need to get my check is to pay them more money..."Sales Tax"/ There is no sales tax on the sale of timeshare! They are scam artists. I don't know why the State of Arizona hasn't gone after them??>?
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Author: Trenichelle
Date: 2012-05-16 17:06:34
Well, I dealt with this company, when I tried to check them out, there was nothing posted about them, THIS IS A SCAM, they send me emails and contracts to sign, well I am sent them the money, they emailed me every 10 days to tell me what stage in the sale they were in . the last call I got was saying that they had the check from the buyer and I would need to send an additional amount for taxes, I said HELL no if it's taxes send me then I will deduct it out of the checka and return it. Needless to say they stop answering their phone, I filed a report with the FBI and BBB. When I checked later they do all their calls from a cell phone which is great because I am sure they called me from home and all those calls are easy to track, so they are easy to locate. I am embrassed that I fell for this scam, but you life and your learn. Hopefully, no one else will fall victim to this scam.
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Author: MadInTexas
Date: 2012-05-11 15:43:31
Ms Deehackler - Don't believe what Aliciastevens1 says, obviously they have discovered this site and the comments and devised a character to write commets too. They are a scam, they haven't sold a thing for anyone, except to 'sell you' that they are a reputible company out to help buyers and sells. Contact the Arizona Attorney General's office and the state you reside in Attorney General, plus the state that the property involved is in, if it is different than the first two mentioned. God Bless all of you who have been scammed by these frauds. MadInTexas
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Author: freaked out
Date: 2012-05-04 15:00:04
Yeh, well....they got the complaints now, Dorothy. Same thing happened to me when i looked on their site the end of March. Now.....if you go there they say they've been inundated with complaints since the first of the year. Hello.....why was there only one resolved complaint on there the END of MARCH if that was true? Would have saved me $2175.00. Problem is GWF is "gone with the wind"....no website, no new address, old #'s are gone, although they called me a few days ago and wanted me to send CASH this time and gave me some new #'s. RIGHT.......NO WAY GWF are you gonna get more money from me.
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Author: freaked out
Date: 2012-05-04 14:52:22
Yes....I tragically gave them the processing fee $2175.....and then they 'fell off the face of the earth"....website went away, didn't answer emails or phones. A few days ago they called and wanted me to deposit $2455.12 CASH in an escrow account for a Documentary Stamp Tax (which is usually paid by the buyer and would be less than $200....not >$2000) and if I didn't do so in a few hours the deal was off and I would lose the $2175 for processing. I hated to lose that money....but after reading earlier posts that people lost not only the processing fee....but the closing cost, or tax fee, or whatever they come up with fee, as well....I just got online and reported them to the Atty General in three states and the Better Business Bureau. I'm really mad at GWF....and myself for being so freakin' gullible.
They can't even sell TS's in Florida without a broker's license!!!! HELLO....FRAUD>>>SCAM!!!!!!
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Author: freaked out
Date: 2012-05-04 14:44:47
Hey Ben....I contacted the AG in Arizona, Florida, where my TS is located and my home state. Did the Florida Division of Real Estate tell you that you have to have a broker's license to sell a TS in the State of Florida? TRUE. So, unless they/GWF have a broker that handles their sales.....they can't even complete the transaction. Also, the Documentary Stamp Tax that they will ask you to deposit cash for....in an escrow account....immediately...is paid by the buyer...not the seller. Also, it will be less than $200 not more than $2000.
Glad that you contacted the AG in Arizona. Please post again if you get you $ back.
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Author: freaked out
Date: 2012-05-04 14:34:43
Yeh....I was supposed to send cash $2455.12 to First Decisions LLC in Florida. DO NOT SEND THEM ANY MORE $!!! Contact Better Business Bureau https://www.bbb.org/file-a-complaint/ and the Atty. General....NOW PLEASE.
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Author: freaked out
Date: 2012-05-04 14:28:55
Go to Better Business Bureau https://www.bbb.org/file-a-complaint/ and the Atty General in Phoenix. Also contact Atty General in your own state. File an online complaint form both places. Then.....contact a pro-bono lawyer that works for the gov't for $25 a month or less. Should be a link to them somewhere on Atty General's website or call and ask them about lawyers. Best wishes.....be sure to do "something".
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Author: freaked out
Date: 2012-05-04 14:09:06
So............lets do it! Yep..I paid the $2175 processing fee and signed the contract.....like an idiot. The website and phones went away....no one contacted me for weeks after promises of updates every 7-10 days. Then.....after emails trying to stop the sale and recoop my $....and unanswered phone messages, Alex Baldwin called with new #'s and asked me to deposit "cash-only" > $2455.12 into an escrow account. I refused to do so without further research. I questioned about why website is gone, address is no good, phone #'s disconnected. Then I received inflammatory comments from his supervisor Walter Black.... totally avoiding my questions. Had only a few hours to complete the deposit or "the sale was off". They get no more $ from me. They can't even sell timeshares in the State of Florida without a broker's license....and the Documentary Stamp Tax is paid by the buyer...NOT the seller. The tax on the sale of my TS would have been less than $200....NOT OVER $2000.
PLEASE contact the Arizona Atty General and the BBB so we have a chance of stopping these thieves! And contact the Atty General in your own state as well as the state of your timeshare.
In my mind....not following up to report them is just as bad as being taken by this SCAM.
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Author: freaked out
Date: 2012-05-04 14:00:34
I did educate myself Walker.....this company is a SCAM through and through. How much is GWF paying you?
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Author: freaked out
Date: 2012-05-04 13:54:53
Contact Atty General in Phoenix, the state your timeshare is located in and the state you live in. Contact the Better Business Bureau in Phoenix....and whatever state GWF told you they were doing business.
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Author: freaked out
Date: 2012-05-04 13:50:46
Please contact the Atty General's office anyway......
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Author: freaked out
Date: 2012-05-04 13:49:13
DO NOT SEND THEM ANY MONEY! CONTACT THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU IN THE STATE THEY SAY THEY ARE LOCATED AS WELL AS THE ATTY GENERAL! And contact the Atty General in the state you live in. You will not be reimbursed....you will lose everything you send them. They have no qualified buyer, they have to have a broker's license to even sell timeshares in many states, I could go on forever. I lost my $2175 (so far) because I refused to deposit another $2455.12 in an escrow account for Documentary Stamp Tax in Florida. Contacted Florida and the stamp tax is paid by the buyer....not the seller. Also, it would be <$200....not >$2000. RUN LIKE HELL!!!!!
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Author: freaked out
Date: 2012-05-04 13:43:10
Yep....Alex Baldwin told me the same thing right after he asked me to deposit "cash-only" > $2455.12 into an escrow account. I refused to do so without further research. I questioned about why website is gone, address is no good, phone #'s disconnected. Then I received inflammatory comments totally avoiding my questions. Had only a few hours to complete the deposit or "the sale was off". PLEASE contact the Arizona Atty General and the BBB so we have a chance of stopping these thieves! And contact the Atty General in your own state as well as the state of your timeshare.
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Author: Callaham
Date: 2012-05-03 21:04:26
They took my money and no phone calls the same went for me
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Author: Norektnewman
Date: 2012-04-25 00:49:31
These people should be in jail!
Also scammed
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Author: Rrusskarstew
Date: 2012-04-20 20:40:24
Have you found anything you that you could do to get your money back?
Also scammed.
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Author: Ksakko1
Date: 2012-04-19 16:57:21
Hi! I gave them $2100 and then got to the point of where the "supposed" sale was to be completed. But then they asked for $5000 to pay taxes but it had to be wired to a non-existing company...they wouldn't subtract it from the amount they were to send me. They never wanted a signature from the second owner...I cannot believe that this is anything but a scam. Has anyone else been stupid enough to send them money and gotten it back
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Author: Ksakko
Date: 2012-04-19 16:54:26
John Bubbles, what idiot would ever believe a company that does NOT need the signatures of both owners on a final sales agreement? What company that is not a scam would ask for $5000 to be wired to a escrow company that is not listed anywhere in the state it's supposed to operate in? THIS IS A SCAM....beware
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Author: flag
Date: 2012-04-19 07:08:59
Tell me and teach me how to sue them so I can get my money back. But I don't have money for pay lawyer, thats why I try to sell my timeshare. Please help anyone
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Author: Flag
Date: 2012-04-19 07:06:46
They took my money too. I force my self to get $1776 for closing cost and everytime I called them , the phone didn't work. I called Phoenix 's police dep. , they can't help me either. I let my nephew to met Mr.Billy Perkins, he was there .Oh my God, Please help me to get my money back.
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Author: Monica_bone
Date: 2012-04-18 17:11:13
Deehackler
Nobody was fortunate. The one that had a successful transaction probably was in on the fraud. Why did you not do your due diligence ahead of time? That's what we were all on here doing. Not after the fact. I'm sorry for your loss but we live and learn.
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Author: Senior Traveler
Date: 2012-04-18 00:47:42
We were in Phoenix and stopped by the office where GWF is located. Suite 500 is one of these corporate office suites where companies can get an address and a switchboard/secretary to answer calls. Asked at the desk if I could talk with someone. The lady at the desk spent several minutes trying to find a contact number for someone in the office. She finally told me that she had none and, therefore, could not call anyone to come out to meet with me. My conclusion - another shady timeshare scheme to lure desperate sellers into a tangled web of deceit.
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Author: freaked out
Date: 2012-04-15 02:44:58
Man...I feel so incredibly gullible and stupid after reading all of these posts. After GWF showed me the Atty General's website in AZ, and after checking the BBB, I felt they were legit. My husband basically "washed his hands" of the whole thing, but I proceeded to send the check for $2175.00. I thought I would wind up being a HERO or a ZERO. Looks like it's gonna be the latter. They have cashed my check and now I can't seem to contact them. The website is no longer active and I really needed the $ (which like everyone elses experience....was way too much for my timeshare) to do some needed foundation work on my home. I emailed Mr. Robinson and told him I needed him to refund my $2175.00 plus the $53.+ it cost to overnight the contract and the check. I put a read receipt on my email and it was read....but no response. DON"T GO NEAR THIS COMPANY. It's a good thing vengeance isn't mine.
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Author: Kpbalint
Date: 2012-04-13 23:18:19
Great West Funding was supposed to sell my timeshare too. We gave them $2175.00 as a processing fee, which we were supposed to get back from the buyer at closing. We were supposed to close at the end of April. Now we can't reach anyone at the company and the website is down. looks like we have been scammed and are out $2175.00.
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Author: Ksakko1
Date: 2012-04-12 04:53:36
I have paid my $2175 and today they asked for another $5000 for taxes for country of Mexico, my timeshares location. They want me to wire cash into an bank for a company called Direct Specialists in Orlando. I cannot find anything on this company and have no paperwork stating escrow fees. I fear I have lost my original deposit HELP.. Alicia Stevens or John Bubbles. If you are legitimate then I need to know now... Has anyone else moved forward.
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Author: Deehackler
Date: 2012-04-11 19:30:39
They have my money to sell mine and now their phone doesnot work. I wish I had been fortunate like you
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Author: Dee Hackler
Date: 2012-04-11 19:27:48
They took my money and the phone # does not work now.
Dee Hackler
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Author: Dee Hackler
Date: 2012-04-11 19:26:38
They took my money and now the phone # is no good and they did not sell my timeshare
Dee Hackler
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Author: Dee Hackler
Date: 2012-04-11 19:24:53
They got us. I researched and called and talked to all of them and finally sent the $2175. on 2/8.12. On Monday 4/8/12 the phone #'s are all null and void.
I do not understand how these people could lie and cheat like this. PLEASE TELL ANYONE TO CALL ME BEFORE THEY TAKE THE PLUNGE. the closer Alex Baldwin even told me he was a christian and could not scam a person then go home to his wife and little girls..
Dee Hackler 469-261-0995
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Author: JAMI
Date: 2012-04-06 20:12:43
WHAT DID YOUR ATTORNEY SAY?
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Author: JAMI
Date: 2012-04-06 20:11:31
I JUST READ YOUR BLOG ABOUT GREAT WEST FUNDING . WHAT DID YOUR ATTORNEY SAY?
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Author: Kenna4u
Date: 2012-04-05 06:02:26
This is a scam ring. Lancaster County Police in California have stated that they have a p.o. box your money goes to.Do not send anyone any money in advance for their services!!!!!!!
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Author: Jimmyp24
Date: 2012-04-04 23:41:56
It appears the company was formed in 2008, but not by Elliot Robinson, which their website claims is the founder and owner. The company was originally formed by Gerald Pitts. Corporate documents were amended in January of this year and the new documents reflect, for the first time, Elliot Robinson’s name. It appears that Elliot Robinson bought the corporation (name) from Gerald Pitts to make it look like he has been in business a lot longer than they actually have been.
I also contacted another business that is located at the same address (and suite number). The person that I spoke to confirmed that the company had only been at the 1 E. Washington address for a very brief time.
From a scam point of view, it's a great one given the fact that so many timeshare owners want to sell their timeshares and don’t know where to turn.
I have advised my friend NOT to give Great West Funding any money as I believe it is a scam after doing some due diligence.
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Author: Ben1381
Date: 2012-04-03 14:57:56
I just got a response from the Arizona Attorney General's Office that they will NOT investigate this business because they don't handle individual complaints. Let us flood the AG's office with complaints and maybe something will be done.
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Author: Floridabound1
Date: 2012-03-31 13:53:51
If it is a scam how are they allowed to stay in business? And what can be done about it?
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Author: Floridabound1
Date: 2012-03-31 13:21:48
Great work u have done
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Author: Floridabound1
Date: 2012-03-31 12:55:37
I was contacted this week too from GWF to purchase my timeshares
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Author: Mark
Date: 2012-03-29 21:51:27
No, Just stay away. List it here, it's free. Don't pay them, they are lying.
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Author: Becky Engel
Date: 2012-03-29 18:37:38
I just received a call yesterday. Am very skeptical about anything to do with timeshares. I have had my three timeshares listed for several years with ZERO results. Now, within less than 24 hours, they have found buyers for two of my timeshares for TWICE what I have been seeking. I am a licensed agent and find it hard to believe that I have to pay the money upfront and then will be reimbursed upon closing. They say it will take up to 90 days to close. WHY??
I SO want to believe it's legitimate because I need to dump these timeshares but also don't want to be ripped off yet AGAIN! I told them I would not pay anything upfront but now today got two contracts for which I need to pay $2175 EACH for the closing costs, etc.
Is there anyone out there who has had an honest sale with these people??
B
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Author: Yuccaview
Date: 2012-03-21 00:12:29
In doing my due diligence to sell my timeshare condo through Great West Funding, I have uncovered several issues that pretty much confirm that they are a fraudulent organization:
Elliot Robinson is listed as the owner of Great West Funding, and although his name shows up on records at the Arizona Corporation Commission, he does not show up as an officer nor a director on any of the Arizona Secretary of State Corporation documents filed by GFW. However, a Gerald Pitts is listed as Corporation secretary. Mr. Pitts’ address in Wyoming also shows up as the corporate address for 2000 corporations – a little suspicious.
Your address in Phoenix shows up on the website www.davincivirtual.com which provides virtual corporate office locations. At least 2 other companies share your exact office address, including suite number.
Their web domain was purchased only a couple of months ago although you claim to have been in business since 2008.
Your web site doesn’t have any way for potential timeshare buyers to contact you, so I don’t know how you provide your buy/sell service.
From timeshare fraud websites, there are over 50 people asking questions about your services in the past 2 weeks, specifically are you a fraud and why should anyone pay fees up front.
The GWF “buyer” for my timeshare is supposedly willing to pay $12,000 even though it has been offered for sale for a year and a half through my timeshare resale office for $6,600 (that seems a little foolish) with no takers.
GWF does not have a real estate license even though their business appears exactly like a real estate office.
The don’t seem to want to give me the name of the funding company (even though the buyers have been “qualified”), the title company or the contact information for the buyers – all very strange and inconsistent with normal real estate transaction procedures.
Also, how can they support a business with only 3% of the financed portion of a loan (in my case $360)?
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Author: Srschleeter
Date: 2012-03-09 22:21:12
YOU ARE A DUM ASS ,IF YOU HAVE SOMEONE WHO WOULD CALL OUT OF THE BLUE AND SAY WOULD YOU LIKE TO SELL YOUR HOUSE i HAVE A PERSON INTERESTED ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS SIGN A CONTRACT SEND ME $2000.00 AND TRUST ME I WILL GET BACK TO YOU ,REALY!!!!, I ALSO HAVE NOT YELLED AND COMPLAINED ABOUT MY TIME SHARE, IT IS ABOUT GETTING RIPED OFF
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Author: Srschleeter
Date: 2012-03-09 22:13:32
YOU MUST BE ONE OF THERE SALES PERSON, I AM NOT BITTER THEY CONTACTED ME NOT ME CONTACTING THEM ,AND THEY ARE NOT LISENCED TO SELL IN FLORIDA , AND HAVE NUMERUS E-MAIL AND CALL ON THIS AND ALL THEY HAVE TO DO IS PROVE THEY ARE HONEST, BUT YOU GO AHEAD AND SEND SOMEONE MONEY WITH OUT CHECKING THEM OUR ,DUM ,DUM ,DUM
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Author: Walkertx01
Date: 2012-03-09 04:44:34
you should have ask if your resort knew of the title company they were to use for this is who would have done the work between you and the resort. you people should really educate yourselves about a process before you start knocking it. as well as god knows which 8 dollar an hour employee you spoke with at the resort and dont think for one minute that the resort wants you to sell your unit and they certainly would rather some one walk through the front door and buy from them not on the resale market.
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Author: Aliciastevens1
Date: 2012-03-09 04:34:02
i can say that I sold a westgate membership through them. I did advance the 2175 and it was reimbursed. I had a 2bedroom unit I paid 15,600 for they sold it for 14,000. I only owed six thousand at that point and they paid it off and sent me the rest. It took about 3 months to get it but we got it. I was very skeptical at first because we were ripped off twice before, but i guess truly third times a charm. Good luck in whatever you may do hope this might help with your decision.
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Author: Aliciastevens1
Date: 2012-03-09 04:31:52
I will not email some one I do not know but i can say that I sold a westgate membership through them. I did advance the 2175 and it was reimbursed. I had a 2bedroom unit I paid 15,600 for they sold it for 14,000. I only owed six thousand at that point and they paid it off and sent me the rest. It took about 3 months to get it but we got it. I was very skeptical at first because we were ripped off twice before, but i guess truly third times a charm. Good luck in whatever you may do hope this might help with your decision.
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Author: Johnbubbles36
Date: 2012-03-09 04:17:17
you slam this company being discussed and then ask if anyone has had success with them. the only thing i see that is consistent with all the blogs regarding this company is that none of you say that you have paid them you simply ask questions and then get negative response from people with bitter feelings that once again are derived from the day you purchased your time share.
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Author: Johnbubbles36
Date: 2012-03-09 04:00:46
how do you know its a scam. did you pay them and they didnt do anything all you said is that they contacted you. and what does that mean you are bank officer is that some sort of expert position in the timeshare industry. as well as do you realize time share is deeded time and space not actual property so one cant put an official worth on this luxury item. lets face it you are an idiot that purchased a timeshare and the real scam is the time share itself. i mean you paid for time and space are you really that gullible. you fell victim to buying a time share and any time anyone contacts you about anything to do with it you have these bitter feelings arise and probably have passed up a few good legit opportunities to sell it because of those feelings. anyways just some thought.
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Author: Rlbargas
Date: 2012-03-08 14:52:51
We just received the same call as everyone else. Can't get any info out of the BBB. We were asking $7K for our timeshare and they offered us $15.9K. Too good to be true! We are in the process of trying to buy a house and don't need to be ripped off! The $2175 they are asking would go well towards our new home.
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Author: Monica_bone
Date: 2012-03-08 13:30:03
I was also contacted by them yesterday. They had a buyer within an hour and wanted the 2175 up front. I am very sceptical. I dont trust this but have not found any posts of anyone who has actually lost their money.
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Author: Endersgc
Date: 2012-03-07 20:08:20
Thank you for this site. I just got a call from them and while we have not decided to sell yet, we may in the future. I suspected it was a scam and now know for sure. The reality, we realize, is that we will end up just giving it away. Now with a grandchild coming in another state and no timeshares in the area, where else will we ever want to go? We've had some nice vacations, but still tell everyone DON'T BUY A TIMESHARE!!
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Author: Glott0264
Date: 2012-03-06 17:55:48
Don't pay anything until you see the money. I have gone thru this once. If you pay ahead of time do it with a credit card, no check or cash. By doing it this way if it does not go thru you can dispute your payment and the credit card company will the company out. If they do not get reply back they will credit your card back to you.
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Author: Glott0264
Date: 2012-03-06 17:49:39
Are you looking to buy or sell
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Author: Srschleeter
Date: 2012-03-05 23:52:08
MY name is Steve I have recieved this same call was wondering if you found any info on this company you can email me at srschleeter@yahoo.com
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Author: Ben1381
Date: 2012-03-05 22:44:35
Just got a new E-mail from the Florida Department of Real Estate saying they will investigate for unlicensed real estate activity even though the company is in Arizona. I will keep this site posted on updates.
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Author: JohnS
Date: 2012-03-05 20:11:05
I received a phone call by an individual by the name of Eric (602)774-0183. He too said the processing fee was $2175 which supposedly covered title report, lien search, first right of refusal, warranty deed and closing statement. He said I would get it back at closing as a seperate check. Please let me know if you have found out anything else about this company.
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Author: johnS
Date: 2012-03-05 20:04:45
I was contacted by Great Western last week, 02-29-12. They wanted me to come up with money out of my pocket in excess of two thousand dollars that they said I would receive back at closing. Let me know if anyone has had a positive experience with this company.
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Author: Bnpmarshall
Date: 2012-03-03 17:58:32
Interesting that you received such info from the BBB in Phoenix...when I called them earlier this month...they had no such listing!! Confusing, to say the least. I am still waiting for someone who has had a successful experience with Great West Funding. They required $1799.99 from us up front, interestingly enough. I called them and shared that I had called the various numbers they provided for verification of their company and not one had any knowledge of them...incredible. They are very smooth in their approach!!
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Author: Lumnaog10
Date: 2012-03-03 00:40:49
I was contacted yesterday by two people from the same company. Great West Funding. Same story need $2175.00 up front. I was a little confused that two different people called me. Sounds too good to be true. If anyone has had a possitive dealing with this company please let me know.
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Author: Bnpmarshall
Date: 2012-03-01 04:12:36
I did some calling last week at the State government level as suggested by Great West Funding and no such business is listed. I was even given a business license number by GWF, but no such listing in Arizona. Let's keep exposing this seemingly fraudulant outfit...has anyone had success with them...if so, please share!
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Author: Mofjos
Date: 2012-02-29 16:38:10
I just received the same offer, Legitimate sales agreement. seeling price $11,900, buyer to deposit $2380 and they require me to send a check for $2175, which I have not done, because I have doubts like everyone else. Too good to be true.
I wish I knew if this was legitimate or not. Unemployed, need to get rid of my time share asap.
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Author: Ben1381
Date: 2012-02-28 18:28:40
Unfortunately there is limited or no regulation of interstate sale of real estate including timeshares. When I tried to complaint to the Arizona Division of Real Estate they told me they don't have jurisdiction because the timeshare is in Florida and when I complained to the Florida Division of Real Estate they said they didn't have jurisdiction becaue Great West is in Arizona. In the meantime somebody else called me from Great West LOL. I've now contacted the AG of Arizona and see what they have to say.
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Author: do wino hue
Date: 2012-02-28 03:26:36
I've been scammed before and so are super cautious. However, at the same time, the only people I have hear say something is a scam or to not do are also the people that never went through with it. It's one thing to say they robbed me and another to say they'll rob you.
Please share what you find out form your title company.
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Author: Bnpmarshall
Date: 2012-02-27 19:32:17
Interesting...we were scammed by a fraudulant company a year ago...TimeShare Express, and I was a novice at selling, tragically paid them an up front fee and that was that. They were good at what they did...but thieves, none the less.
Just received a call from Great West Funding as well...and sounds just too much like our previous experience. Checking them out with our time share title dept. just to be sure!!
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Author: Lellingh
Date: 2012-02-27 19:10:13
I also just recieved similar call , they want me to send them$1799.00, same story as yours,
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Author: do wino hue
Date: 2012-02-27 17:33:41
Company contacted me also, same story as everyone. Has anyone actually fessed up to paying money to this company? I want to know what happens. They wouldn't still be making phone calls if there wasn't anyone moving forward with their scheme.
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Author: Tmulvany
Date: 2012-02-26 03:44:51
We just recently recieved a call from this company and they told us that they are working to get our money back from a previous company that scammed us and that they found a buyer for our timeshare. They are asking us for a 1750 fee for the title search. Not sure.
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Author: Lindabelle50
Date: 2012-02-26 00:50:43
It's a scam. I received a call from them asking about our Harborside Timeshare. When they asked me what price I was asking I asked for $10,000.00 more than it was worth. Imagine my surprise when they called to say they had a buyer. I was very clear about not paying any money up front. Whren the "Finance Manager" called to tell me I had to send $2175.00 for Procesaing Fee I laughed. I am a Bank Officer and identified myself as such. I told her that we were not interested and if she persisted in calling I would contact the Arizona State Attorney General's office.
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Author: Luger
Date: 2012-02-26 00:09:48
Do not believe their "finance manager" if she tells you it is a legal obligation for the seller to cover the 2175 expense in advance for time-share transactions. Maybe a minimal cost for a waranty deed preparation is reasonable, but no more than a hundred dollars. When I asked (their lawyer) what the specific law or code was applicable regarding the sellers, she fell silent and changed the subject. Most, if not all real estate transaction fees are paid by the proceeds at closing. So, if they want money up front, it sure looks like they do not plan on ever closing.
Check their web page a little closer. They boast about having a buyers referral network. But, no such network for the sellers! Seller beware; these guys are just passin' through...
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Author: Rnewby
Date: 2012-02-23 19:46:49
I sent the message below to Great West Funding and never heard from them again.
I notice that Great Western Funding, Inc. shares Suite 500, 1 E. Washington St. In Phoenix with:
Miller & Peters Attorneys at Law (http://www.mphealthlaw.com/contact/index.php)
Cityscape Executive Suites (http://www.davincivirtual.com/)and
Xavier Limousine Service (http://www.yelp.com/biz/xavier)
I do want to sell my Grand Beach timeshare. I would like for the processing costs for title search etc. to be deducted from the sale. I will not pay any money up front for this service.
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Author: Dorit Benami
Date: 2012-02-23 15:35:29
I have a similar experience with Great West. They contacted me 2 days ago. Asked for the same upfront fees of $2,175. They sounded a bit too eager and too pressured to close the deal fast. Their contract states that the buyer was "pre-appreoved" but not "approved' for a loan (I guess these are two totally different things). I contacted a real-estate lawyer, who said that there are no provisions in the contract to refund me the money I put upfront if the buyer is not actually approved. It's a loop-hole that could be a way for them to keep my money legally. I apparently should not be charged anything until I see proof that the buyer was approved, with name of buyer.
I think it's a scam. When I asked them to put the money in an escrow account, where both parties will have access to it, they refused.
I think that I am going to pass on this opportunity, although it would have been nice to sell my time share at this price. Too good to be true (why would anyone buy a time-share so expensive when you can get some for free?), too fishy, money upfront with no reason or guarantee.
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Author: Ben1381
Date: 2012-02-23 15:16:37
I have filed a complaint with the Florida Department of Real Estate against them for possible unlicensed activity and am awaiting a response,
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Author: Lil - Mae
Date: 2012-02-23 04:27:34
lmb63
They conttacted me also and continues to call . They also said I had to send in 2175 but it would be reinburst back. I would get the amount to sell my time share and the amount I paid for selling it. Don't trust this. Why pay up front for something I owned. anyone have comments?
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Author: timeshare123
Date: 2012-02-20 00:28:51
I spoke to the BBB in Phoenix and they said the company recently appeared (Jan2012) and that it may be too soon since no complaints have come in yet.
The whole business of time shares is the real major rip off these days. It's almost impossible to sell a time share. My timeshare was 45K, which has absolutely no equity (which means no bank will ever lend me anything against it). A lot of time share owners give up and just file for a transfer of ownership which also entails fees, courtesy of the time share resort. You usually also have to fully pay off your mortgage. So after paying off a mortgage that has no value, plus additional fees, the resort then turns it around and again sells it to someone else to make money on it.
I'd live to see a national investigation into these practices. They should really go after these resorts.
timeshare123.
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Author: timeshare123
Date: 2012-02-19 05:02:18
I had a similar recent experience with Great West Funding. They contacted me to say they had a buyer for my time share in VT, but that I would have to send 2175, that would be refunded. The process woudl take 3 months. It sounded too good to be true so I did some checking. According to them they said they had sold some time shares at my resort already. I contacted my resort and they had never heard of them.
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Author: Lindabelle50
Date: 2012-02-19 04:09:55
The first person was Betsy Ross. The "Finance Manager" was Emma Grey. Don't send any money. I think it's a scam.
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Author: Lindabelle50
Date: 2012-02-19 04:08:15
Please let me know the outcome. My attorney is away and I too have concerns.
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Author: Lindabelle50
Date: 2012-02-19 04:06:38
I too was contacted by them to purchase our units at Harborside Atlantis. They never disclosed the $2175 during our initial conversation. In fact I was very specific in telling them that I WOULD NOT PAY ANYTHING UP FRONT.If they had a serious buyer it would be up to them to pay this fee. I became very doubtful when she told me they would be sending 2 checks, one for the $2175 and the other $45,000 which was our asking price. I laughed at her and told her she picked the wrong mark. I am an officer with a bank and told her that when I received these checks they would most likely bounce.
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Author: Cmva600
Date: 2012-02-18 01:40:29
they contacted me wanted 2175 up front then today adjusted price to 1150 sounds to good to be true, dont think i can trust them, can not find out anything about there company or owner.does anyone have positive coments?
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Author: Dorothyvc
Date: 2012-02-17 16:46:37
I also got a call from them and also I have to com up with $ 2.175, why do I have to come up with the money, the buyer have to come up with20% and if the buyer canceld, i get a refund of $2,487. I 'm very sceptical about the whole thing call the BBB in Phoenix and they said
they havent have any complaint in 3 years,There nr. is 602-264-1721, call them and see what they have to tell you
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Author: Eclark86
Date: 2012-02-15 23:30:52
I received the same offer. I will not pay anything until I know for certain that they are legit. I will have my attorney review the documents before I sign anything.
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Author: Jackfagan63
Date: 2012-02-15 22:32:31
I was just contacted by them and again need to send $2175 to them. I can't find anyone who has done business with them.
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Author: Luis D Benn
Date: 2012-02-15 19:24:11
I also received a call last week from an agent from this company offering my timeshare to a family and confirming that my property was selected. They are also requesting a processing fee of $2,175 with the signed contract papers. Do you have the name of the agent you are dealing? I'm not sure to continue with this transaction until I know more about this company.
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Author: Joan Sees de Castillo
Date: 2012-02-15 18:59:15
I have the same suspect as the ones above. It doesnot make sense their asking for the 2,175 when they say they will return it plus the money of the buyer for the timeshare. I don't feel safe going through with this. Let me know if I am wrong and if anyone has had a positive deal with this company. I have been contacted by them yesterday and the financial department was too anxious for me to send all the signed documents. I hate to be rushed.
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Author: Dropaque
Date: 2012-02-15 06:19:15
Found out what there company address and suite are. they have a virtual office there suite number can be everyones suite number.
see link to davinci virtual office at this address and suite: http://www.davincivirtual.com/loc/us/arizona/phoenix-virtual-offices/facility-1200/customize/
http://www.davincivirtual.com/loc/us/arizona/phoenix-virtual-offices/facility-1200/
another vendor in the same office: http://www.yelp.com/biz/xavier-limousine-phoenix
another compny in the same suite: http://www.mphealthlaw.com/contact/index.php
I am now a little more leary of getting involved. thats 4 companies at the same address and the same suite. they must be a little crowded. Dont let me disuade you, its just not what I imagined speaking on the phone with the rep and then getting a call from the closing agent.
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Author: Dropaque
Date: 2012-02-15 05:59:42
Has anyone had a sucessful sale of a timeshare thru this company. I am trying to sell a timeshare in Orlando at Orange Lake Country club. But am leary about the up front fee's. no credit card transaction only check o cashiers check. It seems there are only notes here from the last 5 days. What happened all of a sudden for them not to have anything older than this?
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Author: Busylady
Date: 2012-02-15 00:28:46
I have the same question as everybody else...strange that there are no answers???
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Author: Selfpv
Date: 2012-02-15 00:10:55
I am also dealing with GREAT WEST on my time share. Same basic scenario. Has anyone out there had a positive selling experience with this company!!?? I would like to sell mine too but I'm a little leary...
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Author: hsb420
Date: 2012-02-14 20:25:12
I too just had an offer today they said they would give me a tracking number and process number offer of 20,900 with same fee of 2,175 sent contract can't find anything negative but exactly when you buy a house you pay the title search fees why wouldn't the people buying it pay this fee
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Author: MRWHEELS81
Date: 2012-02-10 14:20:09
THEY ARE TRYING TO SELL MY TIMESHARE IN THE SAME MANOR.. I CAN'T FIND OUT IF THEY ARE LEGIT OR NOT...HAS ANYONE FOUND ANY COMPLAINTS ON THEM
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Author: Jrnuno-nunoiron
Date: 2012-02-09 17:39:47
I told Great West Funding that if they sell my time share that I would be willing to give them $2,000.00 more if I did not have to pay up front fees for escrow or anything, they pretty much said " well ok if you don't have the money then we can't sell you time share" I guess they are a scam...........
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Author: Jrnuno-nunoiron
Date: 2012-02-09 17:30:56
do you know the best way to sell the time share? I need to sell mine, I have been scammed by an online listing and now I am just weary about everything. can you offer some advise?
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Author: Jrnuno-nunoiron
Date: 2012-02-09 17:28:58
I am in the same situation, did you have any luck or more information, I do need to sell my time share but can not pay the $2,175.00 they are asking.
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Author: Bob1234
Date: 2012-02-09 15:56:46
It is a scam! Do not pay any up front fees for anything! Never ever pay upfront fees! You are the seller - why in the world would you pay anything?
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