I believe most people who own a timeshare interest are familiar with ARDA and ARDA-ROC, but for those who might not be, following is the introduction from the ARDA-ROC webpage. Both organizations are important advocates in improving laws and legislation regarding the buying, selling and ownership of timeshare and protecting the rights of timeshare owners across the United States. Part of their public service is alerting timeshare owners of fraudulent schemes and scams thru their website. Timeshare owners can sign up on their website to access the latest news in the timeshare industry and receive alerts which include Consumer Advisory Warnings.
Following the copy of their website you will find the latest Florida Consumer Advisory Warning.
“ARDA-ROC (American Resort Development Association – Resort Owners’ Coalition) serves as the voice of more than four million owners in Washington, DC and in state capitals across the country.
ARDA-ROC is the first line of defense against legislation that may negatively impact timeshare owners. Through ARDA-ROC, owners are a part of an effective grassroots lobbying coalition of timeshare unit owners dedicated to preserving, protecting, and enhancing vacation ownership.
The ARDA-ROC government affairs team has a strong record of successfully advocating on behalf of policies allowing for the vitality of the industry while protecting the vacation ownership experience. ARDA-ROC works with legislators and regulators at all levels of government to educate policy makers and ensure fair treatment across the broad range of issues that impact timeshare owners.”
ARDA-ROC issued the following Consumer Advisory Warning October 3, 2012 in Florida, which we copy in its entirety in the interest of keeping all timeshare owners updated and informed.
“TALLAHASSEE, FL – The Department of Business and Professional Regulation today issued a consumer advisory after learning an entity posing as the Department is allegedly targeting license holders in a potential identity theft scam. An unsolicited email which appears to be from the Department warns of pending disciplinary action against licenses. The email directs the recipient to call a Department investigator at a toll-free number and provide personal identification information.
The Department has confirmed that the email communication is in no way connected with the Department or its regulatory authority.
If a license holder receives an email from an entity claiming to be the Department and warning of disciplinary action, he or she should not respond to the email or call the listed number. Instead, the licensee should contact the Department directly at 850-487-1395. Licensees may also log into their online accounts to view any public disciplinary actions.
The Department warned licensees against providing personal identification information to unknown individuals or companies who have made unsolicited contact with them. The theft of personal identification information is a crime and should be reported immediately to local law enforcement.
The Department will investigate the matter fully and will work with law enforcement to determine whether any criminal action has occurred.”
Advantage Vacation will continue to monitor and report any alerts or Consumer Advisory’s issued by ARDA and ARDA-ROC. As a proud member of ARDA, Advantage Vacation looks forward to the passage of timeshare consumer protection legislation in all States for owners of a timeshare interest and the enactment of laws designed to deter and/or eliminate timeshare scams and fraud in the timeshare industry.
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