Florida Attorney General Files Lawsuit Against Deceptive Resale Practices January 26, 2010
Posted by Bryan Connelly in : ARDA, General, News & Events, Timeshare Resale, Timeshare Resource, Travel, Uncategorized , trackbackAs BuyATimeshare.com strives to keep our readers informed about the lasted news regarding the timeshare industry, it is important to remind timeshare owners to beware of resale companies claiming to have a buyer for your property already lined-up.
While every timeshare resale firm has to operate by a strict code of ethics, many businesses choose to stray from these standards in order to get your money. In a shocking report Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum has filed a lawsuit against the Palm Beach County timeshare resale company American Marketing Group LLC for allegedly claiming they had already had a buyer waiting.
Consumers were told that their vacation property would be sold within 120 days. If the timeshare was not sold within that 120 day period the upfront fee, consumers claim, would be refunded. When it came time to redeem their refund, customers of American Marketing Group LLC were presented with a contract which contained language which contradicted the agreed upon terms and conditions of their services.
Many customers complained about the company’s failure to provide the services they were promised and when these clients called the company, they were often unable reach anyone at all. BuyATimeshare.com is alerting anyone who has been confronted by companies claiming to have a buyer for a property to be careful. How can they sell something that is not yet in their inventory? Guaranteeing a specific time of sale like 120 days is another tactic that American Marketing Group has allegedly been using to lure owners into advertise their timeshares even though the company does little or nothing to promote the client’s property.
McCollum’s lawsuit seeks a permanent injunction to prohibit American Marketing from engaging in any timeshare resale business in the state of Florida or out of the state involving Florida businesses and residents. The Lawsuit also requests full restitution on behalf of all victims as well as civil penalties and reimbursement or fees and costs related to the investigation. The investigations into American Marketing began in November after numerous consumer complaints were received.
Though many companies will operate the same way, BuyATimeshare.com continuously works to make sure that the benefits of the timeshare resale industry are available to everyone, without deception or the false promises. BuyATimeshare.com has been the most trustworthy and highest ranked company of its kind for 10 years. Maintaining the legitimacy of the resale market through powerful marketing and worldwide exposure, we use the tools necessary to get timeshare properties sold.
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