Jose Gonzalez


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Is Timeshare a Financial Investment?

Have you been scammed into buying a timeshare as an investment property because of rental weeks or marketing programs that you were offered during a fraudulent sales pitch? Many timeshare scam organizations make promises that they will refer you to a company that will: - rent weeks at your timeshare to cover the purchase price and maintenance fees or to make tens of thousands of dollars in profit - sell a... (posted by Jose 1 year 277 days ago.)
Timeshare Resales = Timeshare Fraud

Timeshare vendors are well aware that it is unlikely that a customer who already owns a timeshare would want to purchase a second property. Many sellers are very convincing and promise potential clients hefty financial returns for the sale of their old timeshare. "A few months ago I went to a sales presentation and the sales representative asked if I was interested to sell my timeshare for about twice what I paid... (posted by Jose 1 year 277 days ago.)
Do you always have 5 days to Cancel your Timeshare Contract?

Article 56 of the Federal Consumer Protection Law states: "The contract will be perfected within five working days from the delivery of, or the signature of the contract, whichever occurs later. During this period, the consumer will have the right to revoke his consent without any responsibility. The revocation will have to be by means of warning or delivery of notice, in person, by... (posted by Jose 1 year 277 days ago.)
Collections? Can the Resort Affect My Credit Score?

Are you no longer able to afford your timeshare? Many clients contact us because they have had a change in their financial situation, such as a loss of employment, or sickness in the family, and they cannot afford to pay the amount agreed upon in their contract or promissory note. In other cases, the timeshare was sold in a fraudulent manner and the client was not fully aware of all of the fees that... (posted by Jose 1 year 277 days ago.)
Did I really sign up for that?

When making large financial investments, it is very careful to read the fine print. In the past, a person’s word was taken at face value at could be relied upon as valid and truthful information. Sadly, in today’s times, what holds up in a court of law is the written contract, so it is essential when making a purchase of a timeshare to read the contract very carefully and ensure that you agree to and understand each and... (posted by Jose 1 year 277 days ago.)
Free breakfast?

Is there such a thing as a free gift? If the timeshare offer seem too good to be true, they probably are. Vacationers are offered free breakfasts, activities such as horseback riding or scuba diving, or even week-long vacations just to attend a short 90-minute timeshare presentation. They are told that there is no obligation to buy a timeshare, just to listen and learn about the great deals or investments being offered. In return... (posted by Jose 1 year 277 days ago.)