Marcos Tavarez, 34, has been charged with grand theft, organized scheme to defraud, and money laundering after being arrested for allegedly scamming timeshare victims out of more than $20,000.00.
The state of Florida’s Commissioner or Agriculture stated that Tavarez was arrested after scamming the victims using a “Timeshare resale scheme”.
The investigation was reportedly uncovered by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
The Commissioner further stated; “This is just another example of the crooks preying upon Floridians and their hard-earned money, and we will do everything we can to protect consumers from these scams.”
The accused has been convicted of operating SEC Management LLC and targeting time-share vacation property owners to broker false real estate transactions.
“Allegedly, the business would then require upfront fees in order to facilitate the sale or rental of their time share vacation properties”.
Once costs and fees were collected, the transaction wouldn’t happen and SEC Management LLC would not talk to victims again” said Putman from the COA.
Tavarez is now awaiting sentencing for his crimes.
For more information regarding this article or assistance in any other timeshare related issues please contact the TCA on 01908 881058 or email: info@TimeshareConsumerAssociation.org.uk