Timeshare Scams and Fraud

My husband and I traveled to the Grand Mayan Resort in may, 2014 for a week's vacation. We were asked to attend a breakfast the next morning, "to acquaint us with the property". Unfortunately we said "yes." We had no intention of buying a Timeshare and made that perfectly clear To VIDA. From 9:15 A.M. to 5:00P.M., the VIDA representatives were twisting our arms to buy into a Private Residence Club,which the representatives assured us was different than a timeshare. Indeed, it was just another name for a Timeshare The information we received was confusing and misleading. We purchased into the Bliss Resort, thinking our condo would be located at the Grand Mayan near the Water Park and Beach. The contract we signed stated we were buying property in Puerto Vallart... Read More

This company says they are trying to "purchase" timeshares, but are using the scam of requiring 10% down FROM THE SELLER. See series of emails below:

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You most definitely would be required to advance 10% of sale price. The buyer is required to advance the whole sale price as well as the 10% reimbursement before you send any money. If the agent that you spoke with here at my office did not tell you that you would have to pay transfer processing fee please let me know. This is obligatory.

C.W.Duncan
Sales Director
Ext. 105

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Have lost $6588.28 as a result of this scam. They were to sell our timeshare and we were to receive the money today. called and of course they cannot answer our phone as of now.

We entered into a sales agreement with this company April 9 2015. Paid closing fees of $4000.00 plus prepaid income tax in the amount of $2490.00 bougus form they used). Closing date came and past, we were informed that the buyer did not have his entrance fee of $6000.00 paid, therefore no closing. We agreed to extend for a time as he would have his money in a couple of weeks. Next we were informed that he died and that they had refunded his non refundable deposit of $4000. but not ours as they had another buyer but wanted an additional $2500 for closing we said no...none of this new buyer was in writing and we never signed a new sales agreement. All we wanted was our refund of fees paid. The escrow company did not hold the funds in escrow but had dispersed to the Timeshare Resal... Read More

Please, find attached a copy of the purchase agreement. Remember, this is only a copy. We will be sending the actual contract signed and notarized by the buyers.


Once you get the actual contract, you must placed your initials on the first (1) and second (2) pages and sign the third (3) page. Please, scan the mentioned pages and email it back to us, that way we can complete the closing and release your funds within due time. This procedure takes four (4) to five (5) business days. If you have any questions in regards to this matter, please do not hesitate in contacting us.


I look forward to hearing from you and thank you in advance for the opportunity to work with you.