BBB Report Warns Timeshare Owners About Predatory Vacation Club and Exit Scams
A KELOLAND News video titled “BBB warns of predatory timeshare sales, exits and related scams” highlights a Better Business Bureau report that raises serious concerns about the timeshare, vacation club, resale, and timeshare exit industries. The BBB study, “Unpacking timeshare and vacation club sales,” warns that consumers may face high-pressure sales presentations, deceptive exit promises, […]
BBB Complaint Data Points to Systemic Issues in the Timeshare Exit Industry
An analysis of complaint data from the Better Business Bureau suggests that problems in the timeshare exit industry are not isolated incidents. Across dozens of companies, complaints repeat the same themes: delayed timelines, refund disputes, misleading sales pitches, and poor communication. Source:BBB Scam Trackerhttps://www.bbb.org/scamtracker Common Stories From Consumers Many BBB complaints describe owners who believed […]
FTC Data Shows Timeshare Exit Scams Are Still Costing Consumers Millions
Despite years of warnings, timeshare exit scams remain a costly problem for consumers nationwide. According to data from the Federal Trade Commission, thousands of complaints related to exit and resale schemes are filed every year. Older Americans are particularly affected, often losing thousands of dollars in upfront fees to companies that promise quick exits but […]
Florida Attorney General Warns Timeshare Owners as Complaints Against Exit Companies Continue to Rise
For many Florida timeshare owners, the search for an exit begins when maintenance fees climb higher each year and resale options disappear. That frustration has made the state a prime target for timeshare exit companies — and, according to the Florida Attorney General’s Office, not all of them operate honestly. In recent years, Florida regulators […]
Washington AG Secures $2.61M Settlement with Reed Hein Over Deceptive Timeshare Exit Scheme
The Washington State Attorney General’s Office announced a major consumer protection victory in February 2025, with Kirkland-based timeshare exit company Reed Hein & Associates LLC agreeing to pay $2.61 million to resolve allegations of deceptive business practices related to its timeshare exit services. The settlement stems from a lawsuit first filed in 2020 by Washington […]
How the Oregon DOJ Warns About Timeshare Risks
Why the Oregon DOJ Considers Timeshares a High-Risk Investment On its “Timeshares” page, the Oregon DOJ notes that purchasing a vacation timeshare is a major investment and should be treated like buying a home. The agency highlights that unlike a hotel stay, timeshares bring numerous additional costs—mortgage payments (if financed), travel, variable maintenance fees, taxes, […]
Timeshare Fraud: What the FBI Warns About & How to Protect Yourself
A Growing Risk for Timeshare Owners According to the FBI, timeshare fraud is on the rise—particularly targeting owners in Mexico and other locations. These scams often involve perpetrators pretending to offer a sale, exit, or rental service for your timeshare, then asking for upfront payments under false pretenses.The FBI notes that older and affluent owners […]
How AARP Warns About Timeshare Exit Scams & What You Should Do
What AARP Says About Timeshare Exit Risks AARP highlights that many timeshare owners eventually seek an exit—but that’s when the scammers move in. They point out that while your timeshare may have served you well at one time, you may now use it less, pay more in fees, or simply want out. That’s exactly when […]