Timeshare Scams and Fraud

I read about timeshare scams involving Aaron Ganit and wanted to submit a complaint. I too, have been contacted by a Frank Tesoro stating he was a private buyer and wanted to buy my timeshare. He stated he was deaf and his attorney (Aaron Ganit) would handle the paperwork. Frank stated he was mailing a check and that he wanted me to mail it to Aaron Ganit because Frank would be out of town for 6 weeks. He also stated that Aaron was out of the country on business. I was informed by e-mail that a cashier's check was mailed to me. I have not received it and will not do anything with it upon receipt.
I would like some assistance in this matter. I have all of the e-mail correspondence and will probably receive the cashier's check in the mail. Frank also stated that he would be deal... Read More

This company called asking if I was interested in selling my timeshare. I said Yes, as long as there was no advance fee or money sent ahead of time. They said there was not and that someone would send me an offer. They did, for twice the amount I paid for it. Ofcourse today I got the contract, and they are telling me they want me to send 8% of the sales price to them ahead of time, and that if I breach the contract they will keep it. The contract has all sorts of potential breachable paragraphs. I also don't see them licensed on the Department of Real estate site, althought they claim to be a property management, and rental company (among other things). Anything asking for an upfront fee, when they say they are going to pay you has to be a scam

Still not answering emails requesting a progress report on resale of a timeshare week. An email direst to the owner, Mr Wenz, produced a reply from an administrative assistant, promising a reply that day from the salesman. Two weeks later, still no reply. No reply from administration or company owner for over a week. Emails have been resent. Will I get a reply? I will not hold my breath.
It seems that once they have taken your listing fee, that is the end of the matter for them, and you.

American Star Investments

Look at the comments at 800notes.com # (843) 282-7930. They all apply to this scam.

I sure wish I had found the 800notes.com website when I did a web search back in April before I plopped down $1,865. I looked at every page that came up from searching "American Star Investments" - don't know why I didn't find any scam alerts that time. Alexix had also encouraged me to send my money in and get in the queue before the buyer they had for my property was sent to another seller. My mistake falling prey to hurrying.

For my original research I looked up the address they wanted me to send the cashier's check to using Google Maps and called some local businesses by there and it was basically just a mail depot. I also looked up the Wyoming addres... Read More

I do believe these 2 companies are working together and this is a scam trying to buy a Villa del Palma unit. Please advise if you have run into this issue. They have a lot of information on these escrow and sales documents.