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A new possible timeshare scam alert was just reported warning consumers about another business attempting the telemarketing scam promising to rent "unused" RCI getaways for thousands of dollars. The consumer did a great job of vetting the fraud attempt, but I wanted to share their report since this same scam has been active for years. It was first reported on this website back in 2012 Click HERE to read! One of the most troubling issues with this scam is that RCI is aware of these telemarketers and seminars which pretend to be either affiliates of, or partners with, the exchange company. After years of these scams taking advantage of RCI members, little has been done by the exchange companies to protect or even simply warn their members. It would seem a simple solution to create a system where a member could notify RCI, prompting a standard cease-and-desist letter and a warning published to their members. As always, stay up to date with free timeshare scam alerts and keep yourself protected from timeshare related telemarketing scams!
".... I just got a call from someone claiming to be with RCI and they want me to sell me "6 weeks of getaways" with them for a guaranteed $1400-$1800 per week but it would cost me $399 per each week! They proceeded to send me to their "specialist" and she gave me a website to look at www.corphousingsys.com where it makes it look legit but I am NOT that stupid!!! I will NOT give them any money. FUNNY THING IS I NO LONGER EVEN HAVE A TIMESHARE WITH RCI!!!! ..." Did this alert help you? If so, please consider donating one dollar to help fund this website!
24 Comments
Rod Ballengee
8/19/2020 08:19:15 pm
Had the same thing happen to me this evening - same company - same come ons - very scary and problem was that they had lots of personal information on our properties and timeshares which we have non-disclosure clauses -
ROSE POPIOLEK
8/23/2020 10:57:13 am
Corporate Housing Systems called claiming they are company that works with RCI to rent time shares to large events and executives. They state they want to access Getaway weeks which require us to activate at $399 per week. Then pay you $1600 per week once rented. Guarantee rental within 180 days but most likely 60-90 days. Said everything was going to be sent in a contract but asked for credit card info. Advised wanted to see paperwork first; she said they had to have it to put on contract. Would not use it until we signed and there was a recording which attested to that which was legally binding. Advised I was not giving VV info over phone. She offered to call back another time to go ever everything in detail. Don't expect to hear back.
Candice A Kirk
11/5/2020 10:57:48 am
I received the same call yesterday 11/4/20. Nice try!
Don Norton
11/10/2020 01:12:42 pm
I received a call yesterday (11/9/2020) from a reasonably well-spoken individual claiming to be with Vacation Property Rentals, offering to pay me $1800 per week for my 4 "unused Interval International Getaway weeks". All I had to do was "activate" them, by paying $1799. He said that 60-90 days later, I would receive a check for $7200 ($1800 x 4 weeks) guaranteed. I asked to see contract details up front, but they wouldn't do so until I submitted a form of payment to include in the "official Docusign contract". If I didn't sign, no charges would be made. I wasn't so confident, so I did a search and found this article. I think I will pass on this all-too-good-sounding offer!
George Alves
1/29/2021 01:11:17 pm
I just got a similar call from same company. My fraud radar knew something was odd when they ask for money upfront which is always a red flag. Thanks for posting.
Norbil
11/17/2020 05:04:09 pm
I just got a call from World Timeshare Club requesting that I would get $1400 for each week. They said I had 6 weeks and each week would be $399 to active and I would get a return profit of so and so amount. This would take 60-90 days and then you will receive payment. Definitely sounded good, but I'm not the owner on the RCI account and they couldn't provide me the name of my wife that is on the account. Please don't fall for this scam or else you'll be out $399+ depending on how many weeks you decide to pay for.
STACY
11/25/2020 11:43:30 am
i Just rcvd the same call telling me to pay $399 for 6 getaway vacations and i would be paid over $8000 in returns. It has to be a SCAM. Sounded too good to be true. I hung up and they tried to call back.
Sean
2/18/2021 12:16:32 pm
Elite Expo Rentals is another company that has reached out to me regarding the same.
Sean
2/18/2021 12:21:25 pm
Also Executive Travel Network is offering this scam.
Carole Nudelman
10/12/2021 12:00:35 pm
I got hooked for 4 weeks from executive travel network. I s there any way I can recover this money?
pff
3/23/2021 03:29:23 pm
This is still ongoing, as of late March of 2021.
David Roeltgen
7/7/2021 05:15:43 pm
Another company name used appears to be Global Property Services. I received a call from "Global Property Services" pushing the same up front investment with a credit card with "guaranteed" payment by 180 days. 9/8/2021 02:10:53 pm
Just received a call from a guy names Jared Carey from rentmytimenow.com, and he had the same exact details as a lot of you have previously stated.
Malcolm C. Wilcox
10/19/2021 02:36:42 pm
I had a call from Executive Travel they said I could get 1600 for 6 of my weeks and they told me I would fecive a check then when they sold my week. I singed a contract they said I would be notified when they had a sale. but I singed a contract and they charged my credit card $2394.00 on 5/24/2021 I did not know they were going to put it on my card untill they sold a week.
Janice Matthews
11/19/2021 02:17:36 pm
I received this exact same pitch to use 8 Getaway Timeshare weeks and I would make $1600 a week. Very articulate woman and then a man. Not a lot of pressure. Very reasonable. The website they sent me to was beautiful www.goldmembersclub.com. I can see why people get hooked. I was ready to do it. I only became skeptical when he wanted to charge my VISA. The phone number they gave was from Tampa 813 387-6940. I said to let me research and call me tomorrow. Thank you for posting the scam alert.
Linda Sciortino
12/8/2021 02:35:45 pm
Just received the same "offer" as many previously posted. I was skeptical but intrigued since their explanation sounded reasonable. Told them I would have to discuss with my husband and the agent (Daniel) said they would call back later today. The push for a credit card BEFORE seeing an email with details should have clued me, but like I said, the pitch sounded so reasonable. Decided to do some research and am very glad I did. Hopefully they will not call back!
James Wilson
5/20/2022 10:58:21 pm
This scan is still alive and well as of 5/20/2022. In my state you can legally record the phone call without them knowing. I recorded the call and sent it to some friends at the FBI. Such a scam! NEVER give your credit card to ANYONE who calls you.
Macb
7/12/2022 06:34:37 pm
I was called twice by this woman named Jacqui R, stating she was calling from Advanced Travel Network, (689)207-0157, which is affiliated with RCI.
Ruel C.
7/30/2022 02:56:27 pm
Got the same pitch from a guy named Thomas. Very well spoken,, but then wanted my credit card info. red flag. Do t do it. SCAM.
Courtney
8/22/2022 01:03:46 pm
689-208-6876- the number to call back
Kent S
8/25/2022 02:16:25 pm
I just got a call from "Advanced Travel Network".
Michele K
11/1/2022 01:51:38 pm
Just received a call from "Jennifer" at 407-794-2267 "calling in regards to your vacation ownership. We have some new updates about the extra weeks you have this year."
Todd T
5/22/2023 03:16:25 pm
I just received this same type of call today 5/22/23. Your comment will be posted after it is approved.
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