Avoiding Timeshare Rental Scams

Indications of Timeshare Rental Scams

Below, we’ve listed some common red flags and fraudulent practices to be aware of when shopping for a timeshare rental.

• Cold Calls

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  We advise that you work only with a company that has received your information directly from you. Timeshare scam companies can find your information via public records and call you without your permission. To verify a company’s legitimacy, gather the personal information of the caller and verify his or her identity with the Real Estate Commission or phone book. Research a company before making a decision or promising information; you can always contact your Attorney General’s office for information.

  SellMyTimeshareNow.com will only contact you if you submit your information online through one of our inquiry forms or contact us by phone — so you’ll always know that you’re working with our dedicated and knowledgeable team.

• Requests for Untraceable Forms of Payment

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  When you rent a timeshare, you will typically have to submit a payment to the timeshare rental company. It is important that you do not submit any untraceable forms of payment. These types of payments include wire transfers, money orders, and money packs. If the company requests one of these forms of payment, it is a warning sign of a rental scam.

  Untraceable payments are risky because they cannot be refunded. If you do get caught in a timeshare rental scam, but don’t realize until after the payment has been processed, you’ll lose your money. SellMyTimeshareNow.com accepts payment by credit card, which protects your money and allows you to receive a refund from your credit card company if need be. Ask your credit card company how long the refund process will take.

• False Timeshare Rental Advertisements

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  One issue that both timeshare owners and renters should be aware of is false, stolen ads. Scam artists sometimes take a timeshare owner’s ad from a legitimate site and post the same information and photos on another site, like Craigslist, where they attempt to find unsuspecting vacationers looking for rentals. The scammer might change the price — sometimes to a price that’s too good to be true — and request an untraceable form of payment like a wire transfer.

  You can shop confidently on SellMyTimeshareNow.com knowing that each of our timeshare rentals is verified and your reservation will be guaranteed. We can put your mind at ease with our simple and secure rental process, so you don’t have to worry about any timeshare scams.