ITRA reports - a 13th person sentenced for timeshare marketing fraud

A 13th person is heading to federal prison from Palm Beach County timeshare marketing firms Universal Marketing Solutions and Creative Vacation Solutions, prosecutors said Thursday.

ITRA - Timeshare Pitches that could be a scam

Timeshare telemarketers can be like the resort salesmen, with their high pressure sales pitches and apparently free offers to tempt you to go to the resort.

ITRA | Avoiding Timeshare Fraud When Getting a Timeshare Refund

In recent times, there have been increasingly more timeshare complaints. People are complaining about fraudulent firms, abuse of their interests, exorbitant interest rates, online scams, being bribed by timeshare representatives and more. Other complaints being filed by people are escalating fees when it comes to maintenance of their timeshares, difficulty getting their balance exchanges and so on. Here are some of the things that you could do to avoid timeshare fraud when getting a timeshare refund.

ITRA | Why File a Timeshare Class Action Lawsuit?

ITRA (international timeshare refund action) and Owners Action have been filing class action lawsuits for people who have been involved in Timeshare fraud for over 5 years now. There have been many Timeshare complaints about deception, fraudulence and a pattern of abuse by people in the Timeshare industry, but you need not worry because you can take action.

ITRA is the best option since it is cheaper than instituting legal action by yourself, you will get the best lawyers from the likes of ITRA and Owners Action, and you will get unparalleled convenience. You are more likely to get a Timeshare refund in a law firm because your legal team will be more formidable compared to an individual lawyer. Why should you take action against those in the
Timeshare industry if you are a victim of Timeshare fraud?

You should take action because under the law, you have the right to seek Timeshare refund as well as to get compensation for the distress and damages if the timeshare purchase is not of merchandisable quality.

Taking class action is allowed in England and Wales under GLO (group litigation order). You can even participate in a class action lawsuit if you are outside England and Wales, provided the defendant is within the territories.

You should take action because it will not be detrimental to your pockets. Under the GLO, the class action will be handled on a no-win no-fee basis. This means the lawyers will only get a fraction of the payout if you win the case and will not get anything if you lose. The ITRA and Owners Action fund the claim and offer support throughout the case. 

Filing a Timeshare class action lawsuit is important because you will recover any investment that you will have made. This could prevent your financial ruin, especially if you are a pensioner.
Suing the guilty party is important because you will feel good about it, even if you do not win.

Instituting legal proceedings is a way of raising awareness about Timeshare fraud. By raising awareness, you will be helping others avoid falling into the same trap you fell into. You should take legal action because there is precedence of huge payouts. Provided you have a strong case, you are almost assured of a payout. Taking part in a class action lawsuit is important if you do not have a very strong case since you will ride on the stronger cases of other Timeshare fraud victims.

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ITRAs objective is to support the consumer in timeshare disputes. We have discovered a pattern of abuse, deception and even fraudulent issues that have been systematically perpetrated by many of the major timeshare industry players to the detriment of owners.

ITRA - What Makes a Good Timeshare Refund Claim Funder?

You should take legal action if you have such Timeshare complaints as problems disposing or transferring points or weeks, interest rates that are exorbitantly high in financial institutions that were introduced by marketers, escalating maintenance fees above inflation, and problems getting selected balanced exchanges from exchange companies.


The best way to go about suing players in the Timeshare industry is through Timeshare class action. In English and Welsh courts, the group litigation order (GLO) guides these lawsuits. You could also participate in a lawsuit from outside England and Wales if the defendant is English or Welsh. Filing a lawsuit when you have just lost your money is not feasible and it is often necessary that you get help from Timeshare claim funder. As the term suggests, a claim funder funds your entire case for a fee if you win. So, what makes a good Timeshare fraud claim funder?

ITRA - Tips on Hiring a Lawyer for Timeshare Class Action from Owners Action

There are many reported cases of deception, abuse, and even fraudulent activities by timeshare industry players. Other timeshare complaints that have been reported include exorbitant interest rates by finance companies that are promoted by marketers, maintenance fees that are always increasing, transfer and disposal of points and weeks problems, and problems obtaining selected balance exchanges. If you have been a victim, you could seek legal redress. Other than fighting timeshare fraud, a timeshare class action will help you get a timeshare refund.

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You could file an individual lawsuit, but a class action lawsuit has more advantages since you can access a more qualified lawyer, you get to share litigation fees, and you do not need to pay if you lose the case since the class action lawsuit lawyer will only be paid a commission if you win the case. So, how do you go about hiring a class action lawsuit lawyer to handle Timeshare fraud?

Tips on Avoiding Timeshare Fraud from International Timeshare Refund Action

International Timeshare Refund Action

There has been an increase in timeshare complaints. People are complaining of abuse, timeshare fraud such as shady collection firms like QVC or Quality Vacation Club, high interest rates by financiers recommended by marketers, complex Internet advertising scams, and being lured by timeshare representatives using bribes. Other complaints are escalating maintenance fees, problems with the transfer and disposal of points and weeks, and problems getting selected balanced exchanges from exchange companies.
You could avoid seeking a timeshare refund in the first place by avoiding buying on the spot. Any company that pressures you into buying a timeshare on the spot is most likely up to no good. Companies or Resorts (such as Disney) will gladly give you a number to their sales office if they cannot get you to buy then and there, but scam companies are not likely to take no for an answer.

Have a lawyer review the contract. If you are going to be bothered into signing a contract, at least make sure the company allows you to have a lawyer review it before you give in and sign on the dotted line. A trained eye will be able to tell in a heartbeat whether a deal is legitimate, so do not leave it up to chance. If the company will not give you a copy for your lawyer to examine, odds are they are crooks.

Research the company. With the emergence of smart phones, this step has never been easier. While listening to the presentation, conduct an internet search on the company. Pay attention to any testimonials you come across. Odds are if this company scammed someone before, the victim will have made a public complaint online. If you are not at the presentation, and are speaking to a sales person over the phone, just use your home computer.

Always read the fine print. This tip even applies to legitimate companies, but it is especially important when you suspect the deal might be a scam. There might be hidden fees or other such traps in your contract, so be diligent when reading. Do not skip a single word, especially if it is in smaller print.

Never pay an up-front fee. If a timeshare resale company requires a payment up-front before the timeshare sale is final, walk away. The timeshare resale company may call the fee by any number of different names such as an appraisal fee, a market analysis fee, an initial advertising fee, or something similar. If there is any type of fee that requires a prepayment before the timeshare is sold, the consumer is likely to lose that money and never get their timeshare sold.
Check with consumer protection agencies. Another important tip is that you should not believe everything timeshare presentations promise. Always be sceptical, particularly avoiding anything that promises you too much too quickly.

International Timeshare Refund Action

If you feel you may have been scammed, you need not spend a fortune filing a timeshare law suit. With the increase in timeshare complaints, Owners Action and International Timeshare Refund Action (ITRA) are offering the opportunity for timeshare owners to participate in a timeshare class action.

To find out more, visit the ITRA website