[WSBAPT] Timeshare scam

[David Spencer]

In my experience it is typical for timeshare “maintenance” fees to be
extraordinary.  I see little possibility of recovering the $4,000 if the sum
is now in Mexico.  A review of the client’s timeshare contract may reveal
her rights and whether the fees are provided in the contract.  Subsequent
correspondence may reveal a U.S. party allied with the timeshare provider
over whom leverage might be possible.  Depending on the sums at stake, it
may be worthwhile to retain Mexico counsel in the area where the timeshare
is located.  I may have some suggestions on that depending on the location.

 

 

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From: wsbapt-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com
[mailto:wsbapt-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com] On Behalf Of Jennifer Mackley
Sent: Friday, June 02, 2017 2:09 PM
To: WSBA Probate & Trust Listserv
Subject: Re: [WSBAPT] Timeshare scam

 

An elderly PC just called and said she was trying to sell her timeshare in
Mexico and the buyer told her there were past due facility fees owed. So she
wired the $4000+ to an “escrow account” in Mexico. Then asked her to wire
money to pay past due taxes, but when her bank wisely stopped her and
suggested it was a scam she reached out. Has anyone had success in
recovering funds from a scam like this? Or have a minute to speak to her
about what she can do?

 

Thanks in advance.

Jennifer

 

Jennifer Mackley | Mackley & Mackley, PLLC |  <mailto:(206) 938-4969> (206)
938-4969 | www.startuplawtalk.com  

 

 

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