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Timeshare Fraud - How To Recognize And Avoid It
Does the ideal of purchasing a timeshare vacation package sound
exciting? It should be, at the least, an exciting endeavor.
Imagine your first inexpensive trip to the beach, a romantic
week away or a much-deserved escape from the hustle and stress
of the real world!
Ever think 'timeshare' only to have fraud be the next thing on
your mind? You are not alone. Yet the simple truth of the matter
is timeshares are generally a brilliant, safe and accommodating
way to experience many popular vacation hotspots or secluded
geographical treasures in the United States or abroad.
While purchasing timeshare options are usually safe, there are
some common pitfalls - including less-than-honest dealings by
some companies offering timeshares. But there are foolproof ways
to avoid being caught unaware while searching for and purchasing
the timeshare plan best suited for you and your family.
The first rule is an easy one - go with the larger,
well-established companies. Common sense tells us that if they
have been around for years it is less likely they would ruin
their impeccable reputation with any type of fraudulent
behavior. This especially holds true during the initial purchase
or resale of a timeshare package.
Another important tool used to avoid timeshare fraud is to be
certain you fully understand the contents of your contract. For
example, a less than reputable company may make it contractually
difficult to sell your timeshare in the event you wanted to do
so. Contract literature is at best an art form. And since art
comes in various disguises and at times carries a subtle dagger,
you should be sure of the contents of your timeshare contract.
Again, this is simple common sense as you would carefully
consider the contents of any contract before signing on the
"dotted line."
Be particularly wary of European and other overseas destinations
if you aren't familiar with the company offering the timeshare.
Be wary also of any timeshare company asking for upfront fees
before they will engage in the sell of property. Blacklists are
available to inform of companies that have engaged in timeshare
fraud. Both ordinary citizens who have banned together and wish
to inform others of their fraudulent timeshare experiences and
timeshare companies have created these blacklists.
As you consider the potential for timeshare fraud, remember that
there will always be reputable timeshare companies out there
that will be straight up with the facts. This, of, course
includes many overseas companies. In that regard, do your own
research. Timesharing is a popular and unique way to vacation.
Perhaps if you were to ask around there are co-workers or
relatives who have purchased timeshare packages and were pleased
with all aspects of a certain timesharing company.
Becoming the victim of timeshare fraud is a frustrating and
often expensive mistake. Research and planning - including
having an attorney with your best interests at heart - will help
you avoid the fraudulent companies. To get started in your
research about timeshare fraud, just log on to the Internet and
visit locations such as http://www.tug2.net>http://www.tug2.net or http://www.atimesharesz.com/timesharefraud>http://www.atimes
haresz.com/timesharefraud to do a thorough search.
No matter if you are on the red list or the green, regardless if
you are expecting first class accommodations or comfortable down
home charm, there will be countless timeshare packages that hold
true to another cliché, what you see (in the brochures and the
videos) is exactly what you will get. But remember, when it
comes to timeshares or any other purchase you are considering,
if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is!
© Copyright 2005 by Dana Sanders. All rights reserved.
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