As you are aware from our previous article regarding the latest timeshare scam, there are imposters posing as legitimate, licensed timeshare resale companies that are contacting timeshare owners to offer them assistance in selling their timeshare.
These imposters are using “call lists” they have gotten from the public county records of wherever you own your timeshare. They know how to identify which property is a designated timeshare interval and call only those owners. But, timeshare owners are becoming more educated, through the media and word-of-mouth and know that paying an upfront fee to anyone who says they can sell their timeshare, is a scam.
In order to gain the trust of their potential victims, these imposters are now posing as reputable companies from the Licensed Timeshare Resale Brokers Association and represent themselves as a particular licensed agent or broker in the LTRBA. The imposter will encourage the timeshare owner, while on the phone, to check the internet for the validity of the broker they say they are.
Advantage Vacation would like to advise all timeshare owners that receive such a call to do the following:
- Ask for the caller’s name and ask for the correct spelling of their name.
- Tell the caller you don’t have the time right now to discuss the matter, but would be happy to call them back at the number indicated on the website.
This simple action should immediately determine if the call is a legitimate one or a call from an imposter – if you are mysteriously disconnected from the call, you’ll know for sure it was a scammer!
We join all the reputable, licensed timeshare resale brokers in issuing the warning: Beware of the imposters. The best advice for timeshare owners is to never, ever pay an upfront fee to anyone, no matter how convincing they are.
Timeshare owners who are interested in speaking with a legitimate, licensed timeshare resale broker can contact us at Advantage Vacation. We would be happy to answer any of your questions.
Advantage Vacation is a member of the American Resort Development Association (ARDA) and offers the best buys on the timeshare re sales market today. We never charge an upfront fee for clients who want to sell a timeshare and only receive a commission, paid from escrow, when the transaction is closed.
We have been in the timeshare industry for over 30 years and are Accredited Members of the BBB with an A+ Rating.
Advantage Vacation is using Twitter and Facebook to help educate people on the changes in the timeshare industry along with current timeshare tips, up to date timeshare news and timeshare FAQ’s.
We hope you will follow us and our blog, Timeshare Blogging by Advantage Vacation and make your voice heard – what questions do you have?
At Advantage Vacation you can be assured you are working with professionals who believe that honesty and integrity are the most important aspects of the business they are in – timeshare resales. Our business has been built on relationships and we pride ourselves on providing excellent service to our clients.
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