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RCMP warn of new telephone scam – Sherwood Park News

Strathcona County RCMP have received reports concerning a scam that has been dubbed the “bait and switch,” looking to victimize those with timeshares. “The fraud starts with a cold call with an offer to purchase your timeshare for about 10 … Continue reading

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9 N.J. residents charged in timeshare scam that targeted the elderly – NJ.com

NEWARK — Nine people have been arrested in New Jersey in what federal authorities are calling a timeshare mortgage scheme that preyed on the elderly. The U.S. Attorney’s Office unsealed a criminal complaint today that charges nine southern New … … Continue reading

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From wills to timeshare: 7 sins of the scam merchants – Nottingham Evening Post

We have done so much around the problem of mobility aids that people have come to us more to report it. Often, somebody comes to your house as the result of an inquiry, perhaps if you want an extra bed … Continue reading

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SCAM ALERT: Timeshare Resale Scam – WHO-TV

When money gets tight, the vacation is often first thing to go, but selling a timeshare can often be a trap. Deanna Spear and her family loved Florida so much they decided to purchase a timeshare near Orlando.  Spear said, … Continue reading

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2 Ormond Beach residents arrested in timeshare scam – Daytona Beach News-Journal

Two Ormond Beach women have been charged in a timeshare scam involving more than $ 20,000 and 13 victims, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities say Celeste Stalnaker, 45, and Stephanie Tanos, 39, working as H&H Holdings, told … Continue reading

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SCAM ALERT: Timeshare Resale Scam – msnbc.com

When money gets tight, the vacation is often first thing to go, but selling a timeshare can often be a trap. Deanna Spear and her family loved Florida so much they decided to purchase a timeshare near Orlando.  Spear said, … Continue reading

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Timeshare fraud victims targeted by double-dip scam – The Guardian

Timeshare owners who have fallen victim to fraudsters offering to sell their contracts in exchange for a fee are being targeted a second time by the same crooks promising they can obtain compensation – for a further fee of at … Continue reading

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New Timeshare Law in Florida Aims to Stop Timeshare Resale Scam and Timeshare Fraud via TimeshareMarketplace.com. – PRWeb

The penalties for violating this new law are steep and can be up to $ 15,000 per occurrence, which should put the fraudulent companies out of business. Florida (PRWEB) March 20, 2012 July 1st, 2012 a new law goes into … Continue reading

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FBI & BBB Warn of New Time Share Scam – msnbc.com

CORPUS CHRISTI — The Federal Bureau of Investigations and Better Business Bureau are issuing a warning about time share scammers out for your money. They say as consumers get more educated, con artists are changing their game. One local man … Continue reading

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Firm claims ID theft in suspected time-share scam – Orange County Register

A man calling himself Cesar Lozano of ERA Property Movers contacted an Arizona couple late last year with an offer they were unable to resist. He would buy their time shares in Mexico for $ 90,000 more than they had … Continue reading

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