[WSBAPT] Timeshare scam

[Jennifer Mackley]

Thank you very much. I will follow up with her and let you know if she wants to pursue it.

From: wsbapt-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com [mailto:wsbapt-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com] On Behalf Of David Spencer
Sent: Saturday, June 3, 2017 12:50 PM
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Subject: Re: [WSBAPT] Timeshare scam

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> [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

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