[2011] Luxury Capital Group

[LannyPC]

My mom was suckered into writing a check up front for this company that has already been cashed, with a receipt sent to them. Is there any way to get the money back? Any way to get these guys?

My best advice would be to report this matter to the Attorney-general of the state where:

A)...the scammers are located.
B)...the timeshare resort is located. AND
C)...where your mother lives.

Here is a link where you can find A-Gs information:

http://tugbbs.com/forums/showthread.php?t=102785

 

[carl2591]

Luxury Capital Group, Time Share Advisory Group [scam]

My mom was suckered into writing a check up front for this company that has already been cashed, with a receipt sent to them. Is there any way to get the money back? Any way to get these guys?

short answer NO... when the scammers have the cash your mom is most likely SOL.. I have heard a couple time people got there money back but that is like one in 1000.. correction 10,000

just chalk it up to lesson learned and move forward.

the good news is you found TUG. now you can learn the truth about timeshare and maybe she will not need to sell the place..

where is her timeshare located and what week is it for.?? that can help determine a value for rentals, trades or to sell.

 

[Portland OR]

Luxury Capital Group

I am a customer of Luxury Capital. My wife and I have been trying to sell our Worldmark shares with Luxury Capital Group since August of 2011. This is my experience.

They are very persuasive and will have you talk with multiple people including Tony Morgan. The one I was used to working with was Ed Franklin, Representative. He walked me through the whole process up until the Closing. Over four months went by and he was very good about returning my calls and keeping me up to date on the process. We talked about family, military, and church. We were dreaming about how my wife and I could use the money we get to get out of debt. he even said they'd fly my wife and I up to Seattle to celebrate with them. We became good friends, up until I paid up on my $2500 deposit and then he seemed to disappear. I tried calling him for a month with no reply, and the secretary's refused to let me talk with him. Then they put me through to another person who was in charge of my closing. However, he disappeared after suffering from some medical issues.

In December I was passed off to a Michael Wells. I can probably get this guy on the phone maybe once a month. He told me, a: they don't know why Ed Franklin made promises they can't keep, and b: that it's a lie that the estoppel is supposed to stop payment from your Timeshare. Even though that's what the sales reps will tell you. ( Now I have about $600 in payments due because I was told I didn't have to make payments anymore on my timeshare. And that it will be taken care of automatically once the sale goes through.)

Lately, Luxury Capital claims their phones and internet have been down. The closing of our deal should have completed 12/19/2011. However, it has been 2 1/2 months and I can't get anyone to tell me what's happening. I can't even get a secretary any more, just an answering machine. I've left multiple messages. and sent a few emails. About 2 weeks ago, Mr. Wells told me the law firm working for the purchasing company is dragging their feet and I should be expecting a call from them hopefully within the month. That was last month. Still no one has called me back. I still have yet to hear from Ed Franklin. I have read all your posts and thus far, none of you have actually used Luxury Capital to sell your Timeshares. They are not guilty of anything yet. Since I am your current guinea pig, and to all those waiting, I'll keep you posted on when and if this is legit or a fraud. Wish me luck.

Sincerely,

Portland, OR

 

[T_R_Oglodyte]

I'll keep you posted on when and if this is legit or a fraud.

Do you mean you are not yet convinced you've been suckered??

Time to apply the card players axiom. If you've been sitting at the table through ten hands and you haven't figured out who the patsy is, the patsy is you.

 

[RX8]

I am a customer of Luxury Capital. My wife and I have been trying to sell our Worldmark shares with Luxury Capital Group since August of 2011. This is my experience.

They are very persuasive and will have you talk with multiple people including Tony Morgan. The one I was used to working with was Ed Franklin, Representative. He walked me through the whole process up until the Closing. Over four months went by and he was very good about returning my calls and keeping me up to date on the process. We talked about family, military, and church. We were dreaming about how my wife and I could use the money we get to get out of debt. he even said they'd fly my wife and I up to Seattle to celebrate with them. We became good friends, up until I paid up on my $2500 deposit and then he seemed to disappear. I tried calling him for a month with no reply, and the secretary's refused to let me talk with him. Then they put me through to another person who was in charge of my closing. However, he disappeared after suffering from some medical issues.

In December I was passed off to a Michael Wells. I can probably get this guy on the phone maybe once a month. He told me, a: they don't know why Ed Franklin made promises they can't keep, and b: that it's a lie that the estoppel is supposed to stop payment from your Timeshare. Even though that's what the sales reps will tell you. ( Now I have about $600 in payments due because I was told I didn't have to make payments anymore on my timeshare. And that it will be taken care of automatically once the sale goes through.)

Lately, Luxury Capital claims their phones and internet have been down. The closing of our deal should have completed 12/19/2011. However, it has been 2 1/2 months and I can't get anyone to tell me what's happening. I can't even get a secretary any more, just an answering machine. I've left multiple messages. and sent a few emails. About 2 weeks ago, Mr. Wells told me the law firm working for the purchasing company is dragging their feet and I should be expecting a call from them hopefully within the month. That was last month. Still no one has called me back. I still have yet to hear from Ed Franklin. I have read all your posts and thus far, none of you have actually used Luxury Capital to sell your Timeshares. They are not guilty of anything yet. Since I am your current guinea pig, and to all those waiting, I'll keep you posted on when and if this is legit or a fraud. Wish me luck.

Sincerely,

Portland, OR

When and how did you pay the $2500? Instead of hoping for the best, I would start looking into how to get my money back ASAP. Hopefully you are still within the timeframe of being able to dispute this with your credit card company, if that is how you paid. At least they are speaking to you somewhat at this time. They could be stringing you along until you no longer have that option to dispute your payment and then you will absolutely never hear from them again.

Good luck

 

[Portland OR]

Update as of 07/23/2012
This is a report of my dealings with Luxury Capital Group, Inc.

Copy of my BBB report.

COMPLAINT ACTIVITY REPORT Case # 22332921 Better Business Bureau serving Alaska, Oregon & Western Washington

Business Info: Luxury Capital Group
1100 Dexter Ave. N. Suite 100, Seattle, WA

Location Involved: (Same as above)

Consumer's Original Complaint :
I am a customer of Luxury Capital. My wife and I have been trying to sell our Worldmark shares with Luxury Capital Group since August of 2011. This is my experience.

They are very persuasive and will have you talk with multiple people including Tony Morgan. The one I was used to working with was Ed Franklin, Representative. He walked me through the whole process up until the Closing. Over four months went by and he was very good about returning my calls and keeping me up to date on the process. We talked about family, military, and church. We were dreaming about how my wife and I could use the money we get to get out of debt. he even said they'd fly my wife and I up to Seattle to celebrate with them. We became good friends, up until I paid up on my $2500 deposit and then he seemed to disappear. I tried calling him for a month with no reply, and the secretary's refused to let me talk with him. Then they put me through to another person who was in charge of my closing. However, he disappeared after suffering from some medical issues.

In December I was passed off to a Michael Wells. I can probably get this guy on the phone maybe once a month. He told me, a: they don't know why Ed Franklin made promises they can't keep, and b: that it's a lie that the estoppel is supposed to stop payment from your Timeshare. Even though that's what the sales reps will tell you. ( Now I have about $600 in payments due because I was told I didn't have to make payments anymore on my timeshare. And that it will be taken care of automatically once the sale goes through.)

Lately, Luxury Capital claims their phones and internet have been down. The closing of our deal should have completed 12/19/2011. However, it has been 2 1/2 months and I can't get anyone to tell me what's happening. I can't even get a secretary any more, just an answering machine. I've left multiple messages. and sent a few emails. About 2 weeks ago, Mr. Wells told me the law firm working for the purchasing company is dragging their feet and I should be expecting a call from them hopefully within the month. That was last month. Still no one has called me back. I still have yet to hear from Ed Franklin.

Consumer's Desired Resolution:
They haven't returned any phone calls or emails regarding a dispute. They've promised the sale of my Timeshare, I expect nothing less. They've led me to believe through numerous sales conversations that my timeshares were sold, closing and payment were a phone call away. This was supposed to be in December of 2011. All promises thus far from sales personnel have yet been met. Settlement of full purchase was promised and expected.

BBB Processing

03/10/2012 web BBB Complaint Received by BBB
03/15/2012 RML BBB Case Processed by BBB Operator
03/15/2012 Otto EMAIL Send acknowledgement to Consumer
03/15/2012 Otto MAIL Inform Business of the Case
03/29/2012 OttO BBB Non-Accr - No response to first notice to business
03/29/2012 OttO MAIL Non-Accredited - Resend Case to Business
04/09/2012 OttO BBB No Response received from Business on 2nd Notice
04/19/2012 MAY EMAIL Inform Consumer - Case Closed UNANSWERED
04/19/2012 Otto BBB Case Closed - UNANSWERED


Last Phone Call from Evan Meadow from Luxury Capital 1/31/2012. Assured me that everything was fine and that the sale of my timeshare was suspended pending a final review from the buyer. He told me that the close could be at any moment and to wait for a phone call from the buyer who would confirm the deal and issue a check for the sale of our timeshare at $16,515.00.

One week later I called again, all lines were disconnected and the website was removed.
My wife and I again caught up with our payments to World Mark Trendwest, but we have paid quite a bit in late fees, apr increases and wasted time and frustration. I have no idea how much Luxury Capital has cost us in the long run. I hope to go after them not only for damages but for the full amount of $16,515.00 plus damages.

My goal is to track down Natalia Benshaw, owner of Luxury Capital group and sue her and her associates for the full amount owed to my family. Estimated return between $2,500 to $20,000. Their contract states that I have until 08/11/2012 until the end of my contract. They have to prove that they have marketed my timeshare in hopes to sell. They have disappeared and have broken their contract agreement.

I will hopefully pursue a case through Kivel and Howard, Portland Oregon. I am seeking legal aide.
Thanks for reading,

J. Stauffer
(Personal Information Removed)
06/22/2012


Natalia Benshaw and known Associates

Natalia Jean Benshaw Mellinger
Owner of
Luxury Capital Group, Inc.
1100 Dexter Ave N. Ste. 100
Seattle Washington
Luxurycapitalgroup.com (created May 19, 2011) Disconnected
(206)673-3633 (Disconnected)
Dun and Bradstreet 014326820
Company registered under Invision Capital, CA

Owner of
Invision Capital, Inc.
21241 Ventura Blvd. #262
Woodland Hills, CA 91364
(818) 673-1845

Possibly owner of Pristine Homes and Land Inc.
Currently living in either Pacific Palisades, CA or Woodland Hills, CA

Known Luxury Capital Associates
Evan Meadow- Customer Service Manager
Jeremy Pride- Representative
Ed Franklin- Representative
Tony Morgan- National Director, "Time Share Advisory Group"
Peter Morgan- Representative
Donna Parker- Regional Director
Michael Wells- Representative
Ronald Muise- President, Las Vegas
Beverly Waters- Representative

 

[Portland OR]

Unfortunately, it was paid with cash. Even if it was a credit card company, it has to be disputed within 30 days.

 

[Portland OR]

If anyone has any advice that's helpful, you can email me directly at [email address removed]. Thanks.

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[pacodemountainside]

Get on with your life!

These scammers are judgment proof and hard to find. Service by publication is expensive and time consuming!

Most attorneys would not even take as they know after you pay them a couple grand and they get a judgment you cannot collect you will be mad at them.

Generally in breach of contract lawsuits each party is responsible for his respective legal fees!

I speak from experince in dealing with dead beat tenants.

 

[T_R_Oglodyte]

My goal is to track down Natalia Benshaw, owner of Luxury Capital group and sue her and her associates for the full amount owed to my family. Estimated return between $2,500 to $20,000. Their contract states that I have until 08/11/2012 until the end of my contract. They have to prove that they have marketed my timeshare in hopes to sell. They have disappeared and have broken their contract agreement.

I will hopefully pursue a case through Kivel and Howard, Portland Oregon. I am seeking legal aide.

You are wasting your time. You'll be lucky if you can pay attorney's fees with whatever you collect. More likely you would pay out more than what you would collect, leaving you even further in the hole.

Lick your wounds and move on. The most effective thing you can do is to file a complaint with the Washington State attorney general's office, as it appears the company was reportedly doing business out of Seattle.

 

[RX8]

I agree with the rest. Move on with this as hard earned experience. It is very likely that these names you have are bogus anyway.

In short order some one new will post "have you every heard of ___________ company? They have a buyer for my timeshare.". This company will likely have a new website and no info at all on the web. It could very well be a reincarnation of this very same company/scam. The best thing you did was post your experience and while it doesn't do you any good you might have saved another from falling for their scam.

I think I am becoming too cynical but I would say ASSUME every one of these cold calls is a scam UNLESS you verify with 100% certainty that they are not.

 

[AllForLove]

I know the owner of Luxury Capital. In fact I am in litigation of my own concerns with the owner, Natalia Benshaw. I'm eager to get to the root of her business. Please contact me to discuss further.

 

[Natalia Benshaw]

You have the wrong person-do your homework

I see all of this mention of my name yet nobody doing their homework! If all of you actually took a moment to go to the secretary of state's website you would see that MY Luxury Capital Group corporation was a Nevada corporation and in an entirely different profession!!!! If you then go the the Washington secretary of states website and type in the same name you will in fact see the OTHER Luxury Capital Group that IS the company that has ripped you all off!

Any competent attorney would see this right out of the gates. I have already reported the blog to google to be removed and have hired an attorney to remove my name of this nonsense. You have all disclosed my personal information and put my kids in harms way. ENOUGH!!! Do your homework and go after the proper people. I am an innocent stay at home mom that one time log ago coincidentally had a corporation with the same name and I can prove it until the cows come home!!!

Best of luck to all of your in your witch hunt for the proper people that did this to you. As for whoever posted the last comment on this blog I assure you its bogus. I am not sort of situation with anyone. All lies....

 

[DeniseM]

Did you notice that you are replying to a thread that is 3 years old?

 

[Natalia Benshaw]

Remove this false and personal info immediately

Denise,

I do see that however, I have contacted the moderator of the blog and nobody gets back to me. I have also reported the page to Google. Tug BBS NEEDS TO REMOVE MY NAME. I have had people come to my home because of this false information just recently. That is NOT OK!!!! I am consulting with different attorneys to have this removed and go after you guys for damages if it is not removed in the next 30 days. This is ridiculous as anyone can clearly see that THIS WAS NOT MY LUXURY CAPITAL GROUP in NV that has done this. Furthermore, they can see I have never been in the timeshare business. Anyone can go to the secretary of state website and see this plain as day.