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Timeshare fraud

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HVC: The Point at Poipu, 3 deeded weeks, 1 is in The Club.
Even USA Today is reporting on timeshare frauds. That picture looks familiar... oh yeah, I was just there. :D
 
Seems fitting to have a picture of Poipu Point and their $65 million scam against owners!:mad:
 
wilma said:
Seems fitting to have a picture of Poipu Point and their $65 million scam against owners!:mad:
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What is the story ?
 
jboynton1974 said:
Seriously!! How many times do you have to be told not to pay an upfront fee!!!! UGH!!! I am new to this and have figured this out quickly!!
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Those paying upfront fees and getting scammed, in some cases multiple times, are not familiar with TUG. In fact, I would suspect that some have limited to no internet access.

When the timeshare has become a burden it is easy to believe the scammers (who can be VERY convincing) and drop your guard. Afterall, the scammers reaffirm what the owner WANTS to believe - that their timeshare IS worth money and that the original salesperson was RIGHT when they said it was a good investment.
 
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