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A reader has submitted a possible timeshare scam alert about All Star Equity International. The reader claims that this is the same group also operating under the names Property Marketing Group and Grand Luxe Management Solutions. An except of his warning is posted below.
"...This is another name used by the group linked to the Property Marketing Group and Grand Luxe Management Solutions and others... The same Mexican scam artists are currently using this name.... In summary they will cold call you and offer a high price for your timeshare or other vacation plan/program etc. They claim to have a buyer willing to purchase your timeshare. Once you bite you will sign contracts. Then they will ask you to send money for closing costs. Then it will be for taxes (Mexican Govt. holding your money until you pay). Then they want you to pay commission up front before you get your money. All money is supposedly going to an escrow in Mexico...Whatever you do don’t send them any money." If you believe that you have been a victim of consumer fraud perpetrated by this company, please take the time to report the crime to 4/12/2012 04:26:35 pm
We too are victims of a timeshare scam that involved these two companies. We paid monies to Continental Resources that was to be paid back at closing. The contract was supposed to be through All-Star Equity and when we got the first contract we went ahead and signed but then was told they made a mistake in the purchase price-it was too high. The second contract came with a much lower price and they want a large sum of money wired to a bank in mexico before we closed. NO WAY!! We didn't sign that contract and told them forget it. We are now trying to get the first amount we paid returned. If anyone selling your timeshare wants money up front-run and report them. It is a scam.
leonor
8/1/2014 03:22:42 pm
I too was scammed by a company called golden equilty specialist ny.out of $60,000. Usd. Wired to mexico several payments at a time and was guaranteed full reimbursement at closing. They keep asking for more money and i stopped. At that because. I had no more. I told them im a single mom cancer survivor on disability. They had other clients. Also stop payment and requested a refund. I have not heard from them since july 1,2014 and the so call attorney John wallace which represented the mexican client. I have left several messages. And no responce. They were located at the Chrysler building in ny its now for lease..need help locating them..
Francisco
4/18/2012 09:14:57 pm
This is the way they operate, I also received a cold call from Grand Luxe Managemet Soutions and payed them the initial closing cost, then wanted to pay them 16% VAT of the sale price, this made me upset as the Mexican government cannot withhold the funds for any reason, nit even the bank, which ade them angry and havent received news from them. Has any one done something regardin this scam?
Leonor
8/28/2014 05:22:04 am
If we can all get names and proof of people that have been scammed by these time share componies, we can turn them in to the fbi and let them track componies like golden equity specialist and star equity ect. 4/19/2012 07:54:54 am
We were about to be scammed when we went to our bank to wire money to close on the deal and our banker found this online. Thank you so much for posting, as we originally thought, this offer was too good to be true!
Bruce
4/27/2012 08:57:33 am
We were also scammed in early April, but by two different company's working together. It started out by that cold call from Happy Day Vacations located in Houston, Texas with whom we signed a contract then it went onto an Escrow company called City Group Holdings located in Chicago. We really wanted to sell our time share so we went ahead and signed and sent a maintenance fee we were behind on and the rest is history. Fortunately it was not a large sum but indeed it still hurt. We also said the statement "If it's to good to be true it probably isn't."!! I unfortunately sent money to Grand Lux and a company called Superior Closing in Chicago IL When they were supposed to send me money their phones were disconnected. Names of primary thieves are Mark Santos,Head of Legal Dept @ Grand Luxe ( I even had him speak to my attorney), James Morgan< Agent @ Grand Luxe, Brian Palmer, "Head of Accounting @ Superior Closing and Jenny Collins, Escrow Officer @ Superior Closing. I have since compiled correspondence documents and sent them to legal authorities in Texas and Illinois. I let it go much too long but am doing everything i can now to get their asses thrown in jail. 5/10/2012 12:11:14 pm
We were approached with a cold call.They offered a big price and sent paperwork.However,they wanted us to pay $6300 'transfer fee'which we would get back at the closing!I called my lawyer and he indicated it was a scam.We told them OUR lawyer would hold the transfer fee in escrow.They disappeared quickly!DO NOT SEND THESE PEOPLE ANY MONEY!!!!!!
Maureen and Joe Adamo
5/15/2012 09:03:30 am
We were scammed by both All Star Equity - Houston TX and Universal Assets Group Denver CO
Jackie
6/13/2012 06:44:54 pm
We were also scammed by this company. The same situation. One fee after another. We met with an attorney today and have been trying to get more background on the companies, Grand Luxe management and Superior Closing in order to prove this is fraud in order to get our money back.
Beto
9/17/2012 02:40:29 pm
My father was also scammed by these guys, apparently through "Universal Assets Group" based in Denver.
James
11/6/2012 06:03:25 am
Had a cold call from Relations Western Group..Sounds like it could be a new name for All Star Equity International. Anyone know about these guys.Would never send Money to anything like this. They want to rent our Residents club at the Grande Luxxe.
Ivan
1/10/2013 02:03:13 pm
I have also been contacted with regards to selling my time share at the Grand Luxx by a company called "Loans in the USA" using an escrow company called "Title Clearance Service". I was about to send them money to be made out to the Mexican Government and held in escrow, then I came upon this site so I did not proceedwith it. I was not about to take the chance of them being scam artists.
Robin
3/26/2013 05:34:33 pm
We've received 2 cold calls from different sources with very attractive offers, Chicago Equity Administrators faxed their offer, Vacation Smart International emailed their letter of intent that they need returned. Both state that they are LOIs, no committment or obligation, just expressing interest in selling. The info. on this site will prevent me from returning the LOIs.
Stacey
4/15/2013 09:12:00 am
Does anyone have any experience with Golden International Brokers? They cold called me about a much-too-high offer for my timeshare. Their website says they are in Chicago but they are not registered with the BBB. They claim that the commission is only paid once I receive the sale money. I guess I shall see if that is the case.
Aydee
5/20/2013 07:46:57 pm
DO NOT SALE! This business is not reputable. They are scammers. I have lodged a complaint with the FTC.
Thomas A. Kissinger
5/23/2013 03:46:20 am
Same here--very persistant. Don`t know whether to pursue
Don Bemiss
6/18/2013 07:38:13 pm
I have been working with these guys for 3 weeks and am concerned .. I have provided upfront fees to be held in escrow . They kept adding more taxes /fees and indicating that they are reimbursible fees and providing emails with summary indicating this .. I have still not closed and am in the process of having all the funds I have provided - recalled by the bank .. I am working with a Doug Hopkins - Broker Manager and they are working with American Title Corporation.. Beware .. Please email me on your experience..
Marc Bettinger
8/26/2014 08:26:41 am
DON'T they (G.I.Brokers, Doug Hopkins) are thieves working with American International Brokers(Christine Franco). I was scamed out of $2000 to be refunded after sale, but they they also wanted more upfront closing fees, taxes etc, also guaranteed refundable, but never heard from them again although I had a signed contract with them and gold sealed guarantee certificate.. Neither is at the location stated on their documents, andMs. Franco is probably working out of Mexico. Truly bad news , they should go to jail. Enough said!
Jan
4/16/2013 02:02:34 pm
I have Paul Jenkins with Relations Western Group nipping at my heels with an outrageous offer on my 2 weeks in Mexico. Told him I was only interested if we went through escrow (my choice of company) when their " escrow agent" called me and informed me that I needed to pay a 10 o/o refundable security I laughed. what a scam....Please no one fall prey to this scam Never give money when they are buying
Don Bemiss
6/18/2013 07:27:22 pm
Has anyone had any experience working with Golden International Brokers and American Title Corporation in renting /selling timeshare weeks ?
Marc Bettinger
8/26/2014 08:32:58 am
Yes and they are certified thieves. Run do not walk away...and report this incident to authorities... Please! 1/15/2015 06:53:29 am
I was cold called by this co. and sent a doc to sign to sell my timeshare for a huge amount, His name is Tony Vargas. Claims my money will be deposited into my account ( I would have to give him my bank acct info) then I pay them 7% commission by a certified check. After reading above emails I do not trust this co. If anyone has info please reply.
Raul Guillermo
7/21/2015 03:18:26 am
I was contacted by Tony Vargas who stated that he was working for Equity Brokers. Unfortunately I was suckered into paying various Mexican taxes and fees to the tune of $10,000. and I have yet to see the $33,000.00 for the "sale" of my time share. Dave Randall is another name in the mix who is the escrow manager at D&D closing Services LLC. Carlos Miranda is another player who is in charge of the escrow account at BANAMEX in Mexico City. They are all CROOKS and what is worse, the Mexican Gvt. is doing nothing.
Marilyn Bobbitt
8/18/2015 11:21:25 am
We also have been dealing with the above mentioned people, and keep getting requests for more money to be sent, but no final sale. Very scary. If anybody else has dealt with these men, please post.
Raul Guillermo
7/21/2015 03:32:56 am
Patricia, I was dealing with Tony Vargas at Equity Brokers and I'm in to them for Close to $10,000.00 in Mexican fees and taxes on the sale of my time share. Dave Randall is another player who works in conjunction with Equity. Randall "works " as the Escrow Manager at D&D Closing Services LLC What can you tell me about these thieves. Comments are closed.
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