Cancun Time share fraud to new level - Be aware
Jan 12th, 2015, 11:07 AM
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Cancun Time share fraud to new level - Be aware
I have a time share with this group (Royal Sunset Resorts), my property being at the Sunset Lagoon also in Cancun. I have owned the property for over ten years. Apparently they sold my contact information along with many others and I have received MANY calls from businesses trying to buy my property. I understand that this release of personal information is rampant.
I fell for it about two years ago and agreed to sell my time share. In November I was contacted by the Mexican Government telling me that they were persecuting fraud cases related to time shares. My case was review and I was awarded a settlement. I have tons of documentation regarding the fraud and to back up what follows.
Since that court case, I have been required by several agencies of the government to pay fees for one made up charge after another. Each time I'm told that all is well and the money is my Bank of Mexico account waiting to be wired. The Bank of Mexico representative, who I understand has been disciplined, denied having my deposit for ten days and insinuating that I would have to pay again despite the tracking records clearly indicating that the money had been deposited in the proper account on day One.
In over nearly three months, I have been constantly lied to and extorted for additional money.
Yes, fraud is not just happening at the resorts, it is happening every step of your journey through Mexico. Be aware! and if you need to talk about this deception or see proof - just ask. It is VERY real.
I fell for it about two years ago and agreed to sell my time share. In November I was contacted by the Mexican Government telling me that they were persecuting fraud cases related to time shares. My case was review and I was awarded a settlement. I have tons of documentation regarding the fraud and to back up what follows.
Since that court case, I have been required by several agencies of the government to pay fees for one made up charge after another. Each time I'm told that all is well and the money is my Bank of Mexico account waiting to be wired. The Bank of Mexico representative, who I understand has been disciplined, denied having my deposit for ten days and insinuating that I would have to pay again despite the tracking records clearly indicating that the money had been deposited in the proper account on day One.
In over nearly three months, I have been constantly lied to and extorted for additional money.
Yes, fraud is not just happening at the resorts, it is happening every step of your journey through Mexico. Be aware! and if you need to talk about this deception or see proof - just ask. It is VERY real.
Jan 13th, 2015, 02:14 PM
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Not sure how this is a timeshare fraud. Sounds to me like you listed your TS for sale with someone who contacted you over the phone and that is the agent who scammed you. Other than sharing your contact info, how is the timeshare at fault?
We've owned a TS for 25 years in Cozumel and couldn't be happier. Of course, I wouldn't sell it (or anything else) through a phone solicitor.
We've owned a TS for 25 years in Cozumel and couldn't be happier. Of course, I wouldn't sell it (or anything else) through a phone solicitor.
Jan 13th, 2015, 03:02 PM
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I'm sorry to say but I think the OP is being scammed now. There are reports of people posing to be Mexican government officials claiming you have a settlement. You should never have to pay anything to receive your money. It may be that all the documentation supporting the settlement is fake. I hope this isn't the case.
Oct 9th, 2015, 04:27 AM
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Scams aside. Real estate laws are complex and ever changing here. Having property within 30 miles of the coast also complicates things.
I would speak to a Mx lawyer. There are plenty who speak perfect English if your spanish isn't great.
I would speak to a Mx lawyer. There are plenty who speak perfect English if your spanish isn't great.
