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cynthia Jul 12th, 2001 11:31 AM

FRAUD ALERT
 
Beware of the Royal Holiday company, particularly the Cozumel office. The entire operation is rather shady. None of the information given is correct and will not be honored. None of their U.S. numbers are in service. The sales people, once they have you, are overbearing and will refuse to let you out of their office without buying. BUYER BEWARE!

ccccccccccccc Jul 13th, 2001 02:36 AM

How do you know? <BR>More details please. We are recently talking to this company and I would like to hear about your expereinces. Thank you

ANON. Jul 13th, 2001 07:59 PM

You may want to read your State dept. or Canadian Gov Travel Warnings. The Canadian Gov reads "many Canadians have reported numerous problems and complications involving time-share and other property investment activities. Excercise caution when approached by timeshare...do not reveal personal information...." The advisories are there for your benefit. There is a web page that you can access re: problems www.solcaribeowners.com The U.S.Consel has web page under tidbits you can try and e-mail them.

Teresa Jul 16th, 2001 01:56 PM

Hi <BR>There are a lot of "shady" things going on in MEXICO. We stayed at a villa called Las Hamacas with security guards and gates and had a theft from someone who had a key to the place! Feel free to email me with any questions. DON'T GO TO MEXICO...there are so many other wonderful vacation places all over the world...the Caribbean, right here in the U.S. <BR>Teresa

Anony Dec 16th, 2001 07:35 PM

Here is some good advice go to www.google.com and type in Timehsare Scams in Cabo.<BR><BR>There are some great web pages and well worth reading. <BR>1. ABCNEWS Arnold Diaz 20/20 Trick of the Trade open up more on the Story and<BR>read the CLaims and Realities. <BR> <BR>2. Cabo Tips How they get to you.<BR><BR>3. Latin Trade a piece called "Time-share Hell" The writer has made interesting comments on the Business of Timesharing.<BR><BR>and for your benefit the State Dept Travel Warnings:<BR>American citizens also should exercise caution when considering time-share investments and be aware of the aggressive tactics used by some time-share sales representatives. Buyers should be fully informed and take sufficient time to consider their decisions before signing time-share contracts, ideally after consulting an independent attorney. They should resist pressure to sign a contract the very day that they see the model unit. Mexican law allows time-share purchasers five days to cancel the contract for unconditional and full reimbursement. U.S. citizens should never sign a contract that includes clauses penalizing the buyer who cancels within five days.<BR><BR>I bet those poor people at the Sol Caribe wished they had read this.<BR><BR>www.solcaribeowners.com<BR><BR>

arriba! Dec 17th, 2001 03:34 PM

I can't believe people still actually fall for the timeshare scam. It is the worst possible use of your money and the most illogical way to procure a vacation. I totally agree with the poster who says "BUYER BEWARE"-- I say BUYER AVOID!


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