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BBB offers tips to avoid timeshare sales scams – KSDK

ST. LOUIS (KSDK) – The Better Business Bureau says Executive Vacations, a company investigated by 5 on Your Side, has scored an “F” rating. NewsChannel 5 became aware of its practices after receiving a call from an Illinois woman who … Continue reading

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Timeshare scams on the rise – Chicago Tribune

Hey, buddy. Wanna sell your time share? That pitch is increasingly hitting thousands of time-share owners trying to unload their unused or unwanted properties. Frequently, they’re getting swindled, part of a recurring scam that takes $ 2,000 or … Timeshare … Continue reading

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Timeshare scams grow in weak economy – Cape Cod Times

But when that idyllic destination is no longer appealing or affordable, getting rid of a timeshare isn’t so easy. The safest route to a resale is to start with your resort or timeshare company. Check if they have a resale … Continue reading

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Timeshare Owners Beware: Resale Scams Could Cost You – Yahoo Finance

SAN FRANCISCO, April 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Visa Inc. (NYSE:V – News) and the U.S. Federal Trade Commission are working together to raise consumer awareness around timeshare resale fraud typically occurring on payment cards. According to the … Timeshare News

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Timeshare scams are on the rise – Goldsboro News-Argus

The Eastern North Carolina Better Business Bureau is warning consumers that timeshare scams are on the rise. A consumer receives an e-mail or mailer offering a free trip, and all he or she has to do is sit through a… … Continue reading

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BBB Warns Consumers of Timeshare Scams – PRLog (free press release)

RALEIGH, N.C. (March 29, 2012) — Better Business Bureau serving Eastern North Carolina warns consumers that timeshare scams are on the rise. Unfortunately, such scams have prevailed for decades. A consumer receives an e-mail or mailer offering a free … … Continue reading

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Timeshare scams multiply in poor economy – McClatchy

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Hey, buddy. Wanna sell your timeshare? That pitch is increasingly hitting thousands of timeshare owners trying to unload their unused or unwanted properties. Frequently, they’re getting swindled, part of a recurring scam … Timeshare News

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Personal Finance: Timeshare resale scams surging – Sacramento Bee

Hey, buddy. Wanna sell your timeshare? Here and nationwide, that pitch is increasingly hitting thousands of timeshare owners trying to unload their unused or unwanted properties. Frequently, they’re getting swindled, part of a recurring scam … Timeshare News

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Timeshare scams multiply in poor economy – Tri-City Herald

SACRAMENTO, Calif SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Hey, buddy. Wanna sell your timeshare? That pitch is increasingly hitting thousands of timeshare owners trying to unload their unused or unwanted properties. Frequently, they’re getting swindled, part of a … Timeshare News

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Timeshare scams are on rise, state warns – Sacramento Bee

Timeshare scams are on the rise, and consumers trying to resell their unwanted Hawaii, Tahoe or vacation properties are urged to be cautious. The state Department of Real Estate warned consumers Friday to be aware of phony offers to buy … Continue reading

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