Action Fraud Update
November 3rd, 2017
Action Fraud has announced they have received more than 30 reports of timeshare fraud over the summer months. Unfortunate victims are said to have lost more than £94,000 during the months of May and August 2017. The most common scam is requesting consumers to pay fees upfront for services offered. Upon sending the funds contact […]
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A Winning Scratch Card Costs Holiday Maker £5,000!!
November 1st, 2017
Whilst holidaying in Tenerife Thomas and Marion Black thought their luck was in when they were handed a scratch card which turned out to be a ‘winning ticket’. The winning ticket consisted of two prizes, a tablet and a relaxing break for two. Upon revealing these fabulous gifts, the street representative then offered to personally […]
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The Government Join in The Crackdown on Holiday Scams
October 30th, 2017
The government is cracking down on fraudsters who claim to have been hit by the ‘fake’ holiday sickness bug. They are attempting to eradicate fake holiday sickness scams, and warn anyone caught falsifying claims are to be charged and could face possible jail sentences. A middle-aged British couple boasted on social media about having “sun, […]
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Wyndham Worldwide set to split in the New Year
October 25th, 2017
Wyndham Worldwide is set to spin off their global company in sectors in the first half of 2018. Following similar successful spinoffs at Hilton Worldwide Holdings and Starwood Hotels and Resorts in recent years. Wyndham Worldwide; the largest timeshare and vacation rental company worldwide has announced that they will also be splitting their hotel business […]
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Justice for Timeshare Owners
October 23rd, 2017
Two men, Alan Sharp, 65, and James Barrass, 37, have admitted their hand in a timeshare scam which involved money laundering offences during a two-year period. The two men stole around £850,000 from hundreds of trusting timeshare owners. However, they did not work alone. Five other suspected have also admitted playing part of the scam […]
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Latest Owner Success Stories
October 20th, 2017
Further to our thanks to the sources that help contribute to our articles, we are happy to announce some good news for now ex-timeshare owners. There has been a succession of court wins against some of the major operators in Spain over the past couple of months and we are happy to share their success […]
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The Ultimate Guide To Buying A Timeshare Without Being Mis-Sold [Infographic]
October 20th, 2017
Timeshare has become something of a naughty word in the tourism industry, associated with high-pressure hard-sell tactics and scams. And while there is certainly much to be wary of, a timeshare can prove to be a worthwhile buy, if you know what you’re getting into and are careful not to be mis-sold. Fancy sharing our […]
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RDO Code of conduct for Surrendering Timeshare
October 18th, 2017
Further to our article on Monday 16th October, in which we thank all of our contributors for their input. We are happy to publish a letter that we have received from the Chief Executive of the RDO in respect of information updates, and an article that the TCA published in 2016; which had incorrect information in it. […]
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Thank you for your Contributions to the TCA
October 16th, 2017
The TCA would like to give a big thanks to all of our readers and contributors to our news pages. We would not be able to write such definitive articles without the contribution that we receive from all of you! We have had great response over the last six months, with owners contributing letters that […]
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Scammed out of cash – read this….
October 13th, 2017
Here are some tips to get your money back if you are scammed in any way. There are different ways to for you to get your money which all depends on how you paid in the first place. If you paid via debit card you may have the opportunity to get your money back through […]
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