Uncover the Real Cost of a Dream Vacation
Oxford Dictionary defines “prey” as taking advantage of or exploiting an individual or class. The hardcore sales tactics that timeshare developers have practiced for years are a prime example, and their predatorial focus on the elderly should be criminal. In February 2025, a Florida-based couple’s life was turned upside down, and their joy of retirement quickly became their worst nightmare due to this kind of company.
According to an article in MoneyWise, the Parks family was informed that they could exchange their timeshare week for points; they were told that exchanging weeks would give them more options and flexibility to explore other Capital Vacations resorts. Shortly after, the couple was inundated with informational emails, phone calls, and text messages, which pressured them to sign documents quickly. Weeks later, a surprise bill arrived, prompting them to examine their contract more closely. The family soon realized they had inadvertently agreed to purchase additional timeshares, costing them nearly $55,000.
The Park family is not the only one searching for a resolution to their timeshare nightmare or scam. Over 87% of timeshare owners regret purchasing their timeshare, and 15% of those owners are actively seeking a way out of their timeshare contract. Additionally, in 2024, the Federal Bureau of Investigation noted that timeshare scams and misrepresentations have cost victims in the U.S. $300 million.
Timeshare scams, disguised as ways to help you or give you peace of mind, can take many forms. A buyer in the industry will often mislead you to think you are trading weeks for points when they’ve hooked you into purchasing a new, more expensive, or extended timeshare. This example is what happened to the Parks family. Also, others fall victim to fraudulent resale companies that claim they can find a buyer for an unwanted timeshare. These companies often charge you an upfront fee, only to disappear with the money while leaving the owner stuck with the timeshare.
Take action, just like the Parks family, and don’t stay a silent victim to the misleading and misrepresentation done by the timeshare and vacation industry!
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