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Further to recent general warnings and advice from KwikChex about increased activities by scammers, we are now receiving specific reports of attempts at defrauding timeshare owners. The latest attempts at scamming timeshare owners involve phone…
KwikChex has been receiving requests for information from owners as to what the policies will be of timeshare companies / resorts should owners not be able to enjoy the benefits of ownership due to the…
We were cold called over our Timeshare at Pueblo Evita and referred to Meridian Litigation Advisors, who advised us we could claim money back on current and previous ownerships. We contacted the Timeshare Advisory people…
The law is catching up with those involved in ‘Leisure Credits’ and Bogus Holiday Club scams, with arrests, prison sentences and heavy financial penalties taking place. Way back in 2013, the UK European Consumer Centre…
Consumers have contacted KwikChex with concerns about Timeshare Termination Team Truro. The concerns centre on the following issues. 1. Fees are being demanded for contract termination which have not been legally substantiated. Checks by consumers…
Information below provided by National Trading Standards FATHER AND STEPDAUGHTER ORDERED TO PAY BACK OVER £400,000 Two individuals have been ordered to pay back £424,560 for their part in a ‘leisure club’ scam. The confiscation…
Also trading as O1C Legal and Our One Club. Consumers have advised KwikChex of unsolicited approaches by O1C Leisure and Legal Solutions. This business has been informing consumers that they can assist in getting monies…
June was very informed and enjoys a calm confidence which certainly helped. (Reviewed January 2020) View our Buy With Confidence Profile
Excellent service, advised me what I needed to do to make contact with the Financial Ombudsman Service who argued and won my case against my credit card supplier (Reviewed December 2019) View our Buy With…
We have been notified that the business generally known as ‘ECC’ has acquired the brand, websites and customer data of the businesses trading under the ‘ABC Lawyers’ network of businesses. These include the following ABC Legal ABC…
Got great advice regarding termination of a timeshare contract in Tenerife. They looked at a company offering the service in this country but advised going direct to the timeshare company before engaging any other services.…
The assistance provided by KwikChex in recommending the procedure to follow for a Section 75 claim against Regency Shores, Eze Group, allowed me to make a successful claim (Reviewed DECEMBER 2019) View our Buy…
Quick response with sound advice to the problem I had. Following this advice brought a speedy resolution and a full refund. (Reviewed November 2019) View our Buy With Confidence Profile
My wife and I were very impressed by the clarity, thoroughness and speed of the service we received from KwikChex. Their advice and guidance eventually led to a full refund using Section 75 along with…
The advice was good and the team encouraged me to make contact with my timeshare resort rather than a sales company. (Reviewed October 2019) View our Buy With Confidence Profile
Chris Emmins, director and co-founder of KwikChex led a session on consumer protection and law enforcement at the first EUROC seminar held in Sutton Coldfield in September. The session – conducted as a part of…
Dealing with June was informative and invaluable.All emails were prompt. Would not hesitate on passing on information to anyone who requires their services. Thanks (Reviewed November 2019) View our Buy With Confidence Profile
Yahoo Finance, 21st August 2019 The recent presentation of a 'Hero Award' by the Chartered Institute of Trading Standards (CTSI) to online investigations and verification business KwikChex highlighted the value of the private sector in…
We received first class advice which resulted in a good outcome for ourselves. Our advice was consistent and Kwikchex encouraged me with on-going support. I couldn't have done it without them. (Reviewed July 2019) View…
Further actions have taken place in a criminal case that KwikChex supported with evidence gained from investigations and consumer reports. Frank Madden was previously sentenced to 40 months imprisonment for operating a bogus holiday discount…
I contacted this company regarding our dealings with a Timeshare company who we were unable to contact. They gave me continuous, good advice, over a period of several weeks. They always replied promptly, using plain…
Credits: CTSI (www.tradingstandards.uk) 26/06/2019 'Investigation and verification service provider, KwikChex, has earned a prestigious Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) Hero Award for its continuous work and passionate commitment on behalf of consumers, particularly around timeshare…
More consumers are advising that following the winding up of ITRA, they are being approached by European Consumer Claims (ECC) and are corresponding with M1 Legal. These communications concern offers of continuing work said to…
June 2019 We are aware that some consumers are receiving notices of provisional liquidation regarding Excel Overseas Holdings and ELPP Investment – and that in many cases there are connections to Silverpoint and associated properties in Tenerife.…
June 2019 Several consumers have informed us they have received documents relating to the purported liquidation of Monster. There has been no substantiation that we have seen that this is a genuine legal process and would…
Rapid, effective and efficient. (Reviewed June 2019) View our Buy With Confidence Profile
I was very grateful for the help and advice offered to resolve the situation we found ourselves in. Without their advice and help I am unsure as to whether we could have had a successful…
We are aware that European Consumer Claims / ECC is deceitfully using / ‘hijacking’ the KwikChex name within a domain name / website they have set up. They are also paying for Google Adverts to…
Incorporating information concerning ITRA (International Timeshare Refund Action), M1 Legal and Pinder Reaux. ECC association with closed down business ITRA The business describing itself as ‘ECC’ and offering relinquishment and claims services to timeshare owners…
I first read the review on the web site about KwikChex Ltd knowing that they were Vetted and trading standard approved professionals who would give us the best help and advise to exit from our timeshare membership. After completing the initial inquiry page, Chris Emmins was allocated our case for his assistance. We must say […]
Chris and his team at Kwikchex offered my Parents a lifeline in assisting them to get their money back from a timeshare scam. I live in Australia, my parents in the UK had pretty much given up all hope of getting anything back from Eze Group after two failed attempts. I needed to do something […]
Approached Kwikchex for advise on my timeshare being mis sold to me after recent press articles concerning a Spanish Supreme court ruling and through there advise went back to my timeshare company as wanted to rid myself of this burden. With Kwikchex help I successfully managed to offload my timeshare back to the developer at […]
It has been confirmed that Richard Long & Co are to act as liquidators in the matter of the insolvency of International Timeshare Refund Action Ltd (ITRA) and will also investigate matters regarding the business.…
'O'Reilly headed up Eze Europe Ltd and fleeced elderly into handing over cash. An intimidating company owner who "bullied and frightened" victims into shelling out more than £200,000 in a timeshare scam has been jailed.…
Law firm Seth Lovis, which offered services concerning timeshare relinquishment and claims has announced that they have ceased trading. Consumers that have instructed the firm should have received letters providing advice on what they should…
Important advice re increasing risks related to timeshare claims businesses On 22 February 2019, purported ‘timeshare claims specialist’ businesses Meredith Pritchard Consultants Ltd. and First Law Solutions Ltd. were wound up in the UK High Court following action by UK…
A company in Mexico is using the branding and logo design of RDO member Travel & Leisure. They are using the name ‘Travel & Leisure Mexico‘. Although their website (www.travelleisure.com.mx) is no longer active, they…
Credits: The Mirror, By Andrew Penman, 14/02/19 Shut down: the company that took upfront fees from people desperate escape timeshare traps 'International Timeshare Refund Action liquidated after ignoring court judgment' 'When ITRA ignored the judgment…
On 30th January 2019, International Timeshare Refund Action - more commonly known as ITRA, was wound up in the High Court of Justice England & Wales. This followed a petition made by a couple that had taken ITRA…
The service was impeccable, explained everything in easy to understand terms, answered my every query and acted immediately. An unbelievable exceptional service. This kind of service is very hard to come by in this environment we are living in. I would love to know every aspect of all the matters they can deal with and […]
The information provided by KwikChex, to prove the link between Regency Shores and Eze Group, allowed me to make a successful claim from my credit card company for the return of the money that I had paid to these companies as a result of their fraudulent scheme. (Reviewed December 2018)
I was well impressed with Kwikchex support and guidance. It was nice to know that the help was free. A very good VB service. (Reviewed November 2018)
Credits: The Mirror, By Andrew Penman, 17/10/18 Trapped timeshare owners who paid thousands to get out of their contracts are being 'palmed off' 'Couple were desperate to sell their timeshare when the annual fees reached…
Fast and efficient service with help and advice, free of charge. (Reviewed September 2018) View our Buy With Confidence Profile
Very helpful information and support through regular contact. All the people who I spoke to or emailed me information were very helpful and friendly. (Reviewed September 2018) View our Buy With Confidence Profile
Excellent advice allowing me to proceed with confidence. (Reviewed August 2018) View our Buy With Confidence Profile
I can't thank Chris and his team enough for their advice and guidance in successfully obtaining a refund from the credit card company for money paid to [a timeshare related business/name removed by BWC admin']…
Very helpful service which was a breath of fresh air given our experience that the timeshare sector is full of scammers. Staff with whom I had contact were polite, helpful and reassuring and acted as…
Fantastic advice to get a 'compensation' scam sorted. (Reviewed August 2018) View our Buy With Confidence Profile
I got in touch with KwikChex to ask for help with a problem I had with a company called [name removed by BWC administration]. They gave me good advice and I reclaimed all my monies…
International Timeshare Refund Action (ITRA) have once again had a judgement made against them in a court action brought by a consumer and supported by KwikChex. On 4th June at Stoke-On-Trent County Court, ITRA were ordered to…
Since the launch of the new Timeshare Helpline, in July 2017 the Timeshare Task Force operated by KwikChex, has received and responded to over 1000 requests for assistance and successfully resolved half of these, with…
Francis (Frank) Madden was yesterday (Tuesday 01 May) sentenced to 40 months imprisonment for scamming consumers in a supposed holiday discount scheme. The sentence was handed down after he changed his plea to guilty on…
We have been informed that the sentencing hearing for EZE Group and Dominic & Stephanie O'Reilly did not take place yesterday (30th April) as applications have been made by the EZE defence. We will issue…
It has come to our notice that a new company Andore Marketing (full name Andore Marketing & Management SL) in Tenerife has been selling EZE products as lately as March of this year, we would…
17/04/18 Credits: The Daily Echo (bournemouthecho.co.uk) THE crown court trial of four people charged in connection with an alleged timeshare fraud is likely to start in Bournemouth tomorrow. Prosecutors claim the alleged fraud spanned around…
Another consumer supported by the free services of the Timeshare Task Force has been awarded a full refund, plus costs and interests totalling nearly £10,000 On 27th March at Workington County Court, ITRA were ordered…
Associated Company Name:TBC Details of criminal activity:Charged with conspiracy to defraud Authority Actions:Stafford Crown Court * Sentenced to three years in prison Information Sources: TBC Information & disclaimers: Timeshare Business Check is managed by Kwikchex.com.…
Associated Company Name:TBC Details of criminal activity:Charged with money laundering Authority Actions:Stafford Crown Court * Sentenced to eight months in prison, suspended for a year, * 200 hours of unpaid work. Information Sources: TBC Information…
Associated Company Name:TBC Details of criminal activity:Charged with fraudulent trading Authority Actions:Stafford Crown Court * Sentenced to one year and one month in prison, suspended for one year and six months * 250 hours of…
Associated Company Name:TBC Details of criminal activity:Charged with conspiracy to defraud Authority Actions:Stafford Crown Court * Sentenced to three years and six months in prison. Information Sources: TBC Information & disclaimers: Timeshare Business Check is…
Associated Company Name:TBC Details of criminal activity:Charged with conspiracy to defraud Authority Actions:Stafford Crown Court * Sentenced to six months in prison. Information Sources: TBC Information & disclaimers: Timeshare Business Check is managed by Kwikchex.com.…
Associated Company Name:TBC Details of criminal activity:Charged with conspiracy to defraud Authority Actions:Stafford Crown Court * Sentenced to four years in prison Information Sources: TBC Information & disclaimers: Timeshare Business Check is managed by Kwikchex.com.…
Associated Company Name:TBC Details of criminal activity:Charged with conspiracy to defraud and perverting the course of justice Authority Actions:Stafford Crown Court * Sentenced to six years and eight months in prison * Disqualified from holding…
Associated Company Name:TBC Details of criminal activity:Charged with fraudulent trading Authority Actions:Stafford Crown Court * Sentenced to one year and one month in prison, suspended for one year and six months * 250 hours of…
Associated Company Name:TBC Details of criminal activity:Charged with money laundering Authority Actions:Stafford Crown Court * Sentenced to two years in prison Information Sources: TBC Information & disclaimers: Timeshare Business Check is managed by Kwikchex.com. KwikChex…
Credits: www.westmercia.police.uk 'Time-share fraudsters sentenced to more than 20 years in prison' 23/02/18 Nine people have been sentenced for their parts in a 'deliberate and cynical' campaign of timeshare fraud, following an investigation by Warwickshire…
We have recently received a report that the company Timeshare Legal Services (www.timesharelegalservices.co.uk) has been contacting consumers and stating they were given their information from the 'Timeshare Ombudsman' (www.timeshareombudsman.org.uk). We are not aware of an…
Consumer awarded over £4800 as judge declares that breaches of contract by International Refund Action Ltd. (ITRA) were “completely unacceptable” KwikChex can report that on Friday 19 January 2018, at Weston-Super-Mare County Court, another consumer…
Timeshare For KwikChex, 2017 was dominated by successes and praise in the timeshare sector, where KwikChex manages the Timeshare Task Force, providing totally free assistance to consumers. Consumer feedback Click here to read feedback…
On Friday, 17th November, EZE Europe Ltd., Dominic O’Reilly (described as the CEO of EZE Group) and his daughter Stephanie O’Reilly, a director of EZE Europe Ltd., appeared at Birmingham Magistrates’ Court. All pleaded guilty…
'It was such an enormous relief when we got in touch with you. I have mentioned your service with gratitude to a number of my friends. Thank you so much for a really quick and…
It has come to our attention that a business calling itself Timeshare Council and using the website www.timesharecouncil.co.uk has been cold calling consumers – some of which are registered with the Telephone Preference Service. Their…
"After having been promised compensation and getting my timeshare agreement with Marriotts relinquished for the sum of £5940 by a group called European Claims Centre I was asked to pay a deposit of £480 on…
'Having been in touch with several similar companies over the years & getting scammed, I was dubious about Timeshare Business Check – but getting in touch with them was the best thing I did, they…
'I would like to go on written record to express my gratitude to Chris Emmins and his colleagues of KwikChex for the support they provided when my wife and I had to deal with a very unsavoury…
On 5th March, the Sunday Times published a response to a question regarding timeshare claims in Spain. Whilst the general context of the reply regarding a Spanish Supreme Court ruling was correct, the writer went…
Testimonial from a consumer that has had over £2000 returned to her after KwikChex intervened in a mis-selling case. 'I would like to thank you all again for your help in this matter. I always…
Here is what consumers had to say about KwikChex during 2016: Timeshare Task Force Testimonial Can’t recommend these guys highly enough. If you have any issues with timeshare, holiday clubs etc. get in touch for…
Successes for consumers right across the spectrum The Timeshare Task Force, which is managed by KwikChex, has produced an unparalleled series of results for consumers during 2016. The free service has become increasingly vital and…
Credits: The Mirror, By Andrew Penman, 1st Dec The Timeshare Consumer Association claims to be an independent consumer champion, but is it? 'Timeshare Consumer Association refuses to say who owns and runs it. The business…
Secret filming reveals problems relinquishing timeshares Read the full article on - www.bbc.co.uk Sell My Timeshare Timeshare Business Check Profile Monster Rewards Timeshare Business Check Profile
Investigating the pitfalls faced by people who bought timeshares as they become too old or unwell to use them, leaving them facing problems in getting out of their contracts. Read the full article on…
Can you trust a firm that says it can get rid of your timeshare - for a price? These families did - and regretted it. Read the full article on - www.thisismoney.co.uk ITRA Timeshare Business…
In July 2016, a consumer contacted KwikChex via the Timeshare Business Check website, with the following request “I have been mis-led and signed up for relinquishment of my timeshare with DRI. I thought I was…
The contract the consumers were persuaded to sign was declared illegal and null and void by the judge and they were ordered to repay the full amount they had taken - over £7000. Whilst the…
In mid – 2014 my wife and I were in dispute with an organisation named INTERNATIONAL TIMESHARE REFUND ACTION LIMITED (ITRA). The dispute centred on the validity of a contract which we had been persuaded…
In mid – 2014 my wife and I were in dispute with an organisation named INTERNATIONAL TIMESHARE REFUND ACTION LIMITED (ITRA). The dispute centred on the validity of a contract which we had been persuaded to…
The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has upheld a complaint submitted by KwikChex regarding Ultimate Holiday Package/Easy Consulting. A complaint was filed with the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) in April . The investigation by KwikChex…
26, of Sandy Lane, Wednesbury Associated Company Name:Sun Property Solutions and Avon Client Services Details of criminal activity:Victims were cold called initially, told they had to pay tax and legal fees while at the same…
23, from Shenstone Avenue, Stourbridge Associated Company Name:Sun Property Solutions and Avon Client Services Details of criminal activity:Victims were cold called initially, told they had to pay tax and legal fees while at the same…
46, from Oldham Associated Company Name:Sun Property Solutions and Avon Client Services Details of criminal activity:Victims were cold called initially, told they had to pay tax and legal fees while at the same time being…
60, Hom View, Shenstone Associated Company Name:Sun Property Solutions and Avon Client Services Details of criminal activity:Victims were cold called initially, told they had to pay tax and legal fees while at the same time…
27, Shenstone avenue, Stourbridge Associated Company Name:Sun Property Solutions and Avon Client Services Details of criminal activity:Victims were cold called initially, told they had to pay tax and legal fees while at the same time…
St Albans Road, Smethwick Associated Company Name:Sun Property Solutions and Avon Client Services Details of criminal activity:Victims were cold called initially, told they had to pay tax and legal fees while at the same time…
29, of St Albans Road, Smethwick Associated Company Name:Sun Property Solutions and Avon Client Services Details of criminal activity:Victims were cold called initially, told they had to pay tax and legal fees while at the…
25, of Atlantic Road, Kingstanding Associated Company Name:Sun Property Solutions and Avon Client Services Details of criminal activity:Victims were cold called initially, told they had to pay tax and legal fees while at the same…
44, from Shenstone Avenue, Stourbridge Associated Company Name:Sun Property Solutions and Avon Client Services Details of criminal activity:Victims were cold called initially, told they had to pay tax and legal fees while at the same…
The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has upheld a complaint submitted by KwikChex regarding Timeshare Relief UK. A complaint was filed with the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) in October 2015. The investigation by KwikChex was…
KwikChex assisted this consumer after they paid £1,000 to Monster Travel. "We would like to express our grateful thanks to KwikChex and staff member Mr Chris Emmins, for the help and understanding of our situation…
The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has upheld a complaint submitted by KwikChex regarding Easy Consulting SL t/a www.directresortsinternational.co.uk. The investigation by KwikChex was carried out as part of activities by the Timeshare Task Force…
KwikChex assisted this consumer with with a Section 75 refund for a deposit made to Monster Travel. "I would recommend the advice KwikChex has given us. The timeshare resale scam which led us to losing…
KwikChex assisted this consumer with a chargeback claim to Monster Travel. "I have just received a letter from Vanquis Bank regarding my claim over the transaction of £500 to Monster Travel. I was delighted to…
KwikChex assisted this consumer with a Section 75 refund for a deposit made to EZE Group. My mother and I have recently been involved with a timeshare exit company and paid a deposit to them,…
KwikChex in the capacity of its role leading the Timeshare Task Force, recently received a request for assistance from the Third Age Trust, a registered charity with over 360,000 members dedicated to promoting and assisting…
Neil Mendoza and Michael Girvin, who were convicted in December 2014 of offences relating to misleading consumers, have been ordered to pay £30,000 and £100 respectively. Mendoza and Girvin used typical scare tactics, falsehoods and…
A report has been published by the Direct Marketing Commission (DMC) which is highly critical of the businesses owned by Hollywood Marketing SLU. It recommends that Hollywood Marketing's membership of the Direct Marketing Association (DMA)…
KwikChex assisted this consumer with a Section 75 refund for a deposit made to Monster Travel / Hollywood Marketing SL. I cannot thank you all enough for all your help, work and kindness in what…
KwikChex assisted this consumer with a Section 75 refund for a deposit and balance payment made to Intelligent Software Solutions SL (ISS). "Just to let you know that we received an email and telephone call…
KwikChex assisted this consumer with relinquishment of their timeshare. "I am more than pleased to be able to tell you that in April this year my request to surrender my ownership of the weeks I…
KwikChex assisted this consumer with a refund from Realistix (Timeshare Business Check Profile). "Received my deposit back this morning so all is good in the world. Thank you so much for all your help. Without…
The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has upheld a complaint submitted by KwikChex regarding Timeshare Solutions Ltd www.timesharesolutionsltd.com/. The investigation by KwikChex was carried out as part of activities by the Timeshare Task Force www.timesharetaskforce.org/…
We just wanted to thank you and all your colleagues at KwikChex for all your assistance with relinquishing the above time share. It is a great feeling to have finally disposed of the week, and…
The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has informally resolved a complaint submitted by KwikChex regarding Exclusive Weeks http://exclusiveweeks.co.uk/. The investigation by KwikChex was carried out as part of activities by the Timeshare Task Force http://www.timesharetaskforce.org/…
The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has informally resolved a complaint submitted by KwikChex regarding Direct Resorts International http://directresortsinternational.co.uk/. The investigation by KwikChex was carried out as part of activities by the Timeshare Task Force…
KwikChex has once again been working with the BBC to highlight dangers to consumers. As part of the Timeshare Task Force initiative, KwikChex contacted the BBC 4 Radio You & Yours programme about a product…
KwikChex, as part of our work with the Timeshare Task Force has been assisting Dyserth Falls Owners. As always, any help that we can provide is free of charge. We have just been made aware…
A business claiming to help prevent unsolicited calls has been fined £50,000 after the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) found it was making hundreds of such calls itself. Point One Marketing Ltd, trading as 'Stop the…
Selltimesharetoday.co.uk continues to flout advertising rules after an investigation found its claims to be misleading. The original complaint brought forward by the Timeshare Task Force...Timeshare Task Force uses a reputation management firm known as "KwikChex"…
The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) annual report for 2014 clearly demonstrated that there are very justifiable concerns regarding misleading content in online /digital advertising and promotion. They reveal a 35% increase in complaints about…
I cannot thank you enough for all you have done and are doing for us. Words cannot express how grateful we are. Mr & Mrs L, Aug-15 Note – this relinquishment was achieved without any…
KwikChex has been successfully working for some time with Trading Standards Officers in support of identifying and taking action against rogue businesses. This is particularly true within the holiday sector and even more so in…
We understand that sometimes you just need to relinquish (hand back) or sell your timeshare; it may be you no longer use it, or may not be able to afford it anymore. Regardless of the…
The timeshare trade body, RDO (Resort Development Organisation) and the timeshare owners association, TATOC (The Association of Timeshare Owners Committees) have been working closely over the last two years to find solutions for owners who…
The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has informally resolved a complaint submitted by KwikChex regarding Sell Business Fast http://sellbusinessfast.co.uk (website now down). The investigation by KwikChex was carried out as part of activities by the…
The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has informally resolved a complaint submitted by KwikChex regarding Sold Faster http://www.soldfaster.co.uk (website now down). The investigation by KwikChex was carried out as part of activities by the Timeshare…
Selltimesharetoday.co.uk / Timeshare Refund UK continues to flout advertising rules after an investigation found its claims to be misleading. Above excerpts and read the full article on - www.telegraph.co.uk
The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has upheld a complaint submitted by KwikChex regarding Timeshare Refund UK www.selltimesharetoday.co.uk. The investigation by KwikChex was carried out as part of activities by the Timeshare Task Force http://www.timesharetaskforce.org/…
Resort Management Direct had been cold calling RDO members saying they were entitled to a free holiday. An admin fee of approximately £200 would apply. However consumers found the holidays near impossible to book and…
The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has upheld a complaint submitted by KwikChex regarding Solution For Timeshare http://www.loveallinclusive.com/. The investigation by KwikChex was carried out as part of activities by the Timeshare Task Force http://www.timesharetaskforce.org/…
Another Visions of the World customer has been granted a full refund of monies by Tesco Bank following guidance from the Timeshare Task Force. Quote from the consumer - "So, my case is now closed…
In addition to the pure nuisance factor, many scams commence with an unsolicited call. Using the new Which? resource will help ensure that reports are sent to the appropriate regulators. The complaint form is on…
Credits: Bournemouth Echo By: Steven Smith, Chief Reporter THE latest investigation into a convicted conman from Bournemouth is at “an advanced stage” – but Trading Standards officers face not being able to bring a prosecution…
Associated Company Name:C&G Marketing Associates trading as Premier Timeshare Solutions, Universal Marketing Solutions and Creative Vacation Solutions Details of criminal activity:Telemarketers led owners of timeshare properties to believe they had a buyer and just needed…
Associated Company Name:Mountain State Resales, LLC (MSR) Details of criminal activity:Set up a bogus company named Mountain State Resales, LLC (MSR) that was purportedly in the business of brokering timeshare sales. Glynn, and others, contacted…
Associated Company Name:Vacation Ownership Group Details of criminal activity:Misrepresented himself to clients as an employee of Wyndham Vacation Resorts and claim he was responding to a complaint about timeshare developers and lenders. He would then…
Associated Company Name:Vacation Ownership Group Details of criminal activity:Misrepresented himself to clients as an employee of Wyndham Vacation Resorts and claim he was responding to a complaint about timeshare developers and lenders. He would then…
Mrs S paid VOTW £299 to advertise the sale of her timeshare. VOTW promised to be proactive and provide continual assistance and provided assurances that Mrs S would receive money back on the sale of…
Mr and Mrs C owned a timeshare with Heritage Resorts which they could no longer make use of because Mrs C had been diagnosed with a serious illness and could not travel. They were approached…
Credits: Daily Mail By: Sarah Bridge Mail on Sunday article about serial timeshare fraud offender Frank Madden reveals problems Trading Standards face - and includes how KwikChex is cooperating with them to assist investigations and…
The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has informally resolved a complaint submitted by KwikChex regarding CRP Properties http://www.crpproperties.co.uk/ The investigation by KwikChex was carried out as part of activities by the Timeshare Task Force http://www.timesharetaskforce.org/…
The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has informally resolved a complaint submitted by KwikChex regarding Sell Your Timeshare Now http://www.sellyourtimesharenow.co.uk/. The investigation by KwikChex was carried out as part of activities by the Timeshare Task…
The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has informally resolved a complaint submitted by KwikChex regarding Pennington McClane http://www.penningtonmcclaneassociates.co.uk/ The investigation by KwikChex was carried out as part of activities by the Timeshare Task Force http://www.timesharetaskforce.org/…
With the permission of the consumers that contact KwikChex and in particular those that do so via the Timeshare Task Force and Timeshare Business Check resources, we are now going to provide access to information…
Today I received a letter officially terminating my membership. I believe that this has been achieved mainly due to your invaluable input for which I thank you profusely. Mr R, May-15 Note – this relinquishment…
OWNERS of timeshare properties have been warned not to fall victim to a scam which could leave them badly out of pocket. Full article -
Thank you for your wonderful, free and unsolicited assistance without which, I am sure, we would not have achieved the progress made. Mr R Apr-15
A timeshare owner aged 78, who was also suffering from medical ailments that restricted his ability to travel contacted us to say that he had been cold called by 'Solutions for Timeshare'. After making an…
A timeshare owner aged 78, who was also suffering from medical ailments that restricted his ability to travel contacted us to say that he had been cold called by 'Solutions for Timeshare'. After making an…
Mr B received a phone call he believed was from his timeshare company,but was actually an unconnected company and he purchased additional holiday weeks. When Mr B received the paperwork stating the holiday weeks had…
Mr B received a phone call he believed was from his timeshare company,but was actually an unconnected company and he purchased additional holiday weeks. When Mr B received the paperwork stating the holiday weeks had…
* Spanish police arrest 56 Britons following a series of Costa del Sol raids * Investigators have so far uncovered 500 victims of the timeshare scam * Majority of the victims are pensioners - and…
We would like to express our grateful thanks to KwikChex and staff member Mr Chris Emmins, for the help and understanding of our situation involving a Leisure Credits company. During a visit to the offices…
You may have had a great time in your timeshare but will find that any patter about it being a sound investment means little; if your circumstances have changed or you simply don’t want to…
Mr S contacted Timeshare Task Force after paying £5,500 whilst on holiday to a business that said they would sell his timeshare - but in fact sold him a product known generally as 'Leisure Credits'…
Mr S contacted Timeshare Task Force after paying £5,500 whilst on holiday to a business that said they would sell his timeshare - but in fact sold him a product known generally as 'Leisure Credits'…
The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has upheld a complaint submitted by KwikChex regarding Solution For Timeshare http://www.solutionfortimeshare.com/. The complaint includes the Swedish version of the site Slapp Din Timeshare http://www.slappdintimeshare.com/. The investigation by KwikChex…
The company proudly advertises: ‘No win, no fee’, adding that ‘you only pay us for our services once you have been awarded and paid your money back.’ Strictly, I suppose this is accurate. You were…
Whilst on holiday, Mrs G purchased a software product called Realistix Solutions which claimed to be able to provide extensive savings on holidays unavailable elsewhere for £4,907. When she returned home she found the product…
Whilst on holiday, Mrs G purchased a software product called Realistix Solutions which claimed to be able to provide extensive savings on holidays unavailable elsewhere for £4,907. When she returned home she found the product…
Paul Gardner-Bougaard, RDO Chief Executive addressed delegates at the second annual joint TATOC and RDO Seminar on 6 March with the strong message that enforcement is essential in the fight against fraudsters. The RDO Chief…
Whilst on holiday in Malta Mr K was sold for £5,000 software product called Realistix Solutions which claimed to be able to provide extensive savings on holidays unavailable elsewhere. At the time of the purchase,…
Whilst on holiday in Malta Mr K was sold for £5,000 software product called Realistix Solutions which claimed to be able to provide extensive savings on holidays unavailable elsewhere. At the time of the purchase,…
500 Brits are believed to have fallen victim to the alleged scam Full article - http://www.mirror.co.uk
Mrs G contacted Timeshare Task Force after she had been cold called by a company offering to relinquish her timeshare for a fee of approximately £3,000. Timeshare Task Force advised not to deal with this…
Mrs G contacted Timeshare Task Force after she had been cold called by a company offering to relinquish her timeshare for a fee of approximately £3,000. Timeshare Task Force advised not to deal with this…
When we examine the details of requests for assistance we receive from consumers, we often see very familiar signs and patterns that should act as warnings. Overall Transparency Test Is the business transparent - do…
Mrs B paid £4,750 to a company that claimed they could definitely sell her timeshare after insisting she and her partner flew to Spain from the UK. They also said they would get 'compensation' However,…
Further to an exchange of emails between KwikChex and the Timeshare Consumers Association (TCA) regarding International Timeshare Refund Action (ITRA). http://www.timeshareconsumerassociation.org.uk/2014/11/28/itra/ Contained within this article are the following statements: "ITRA is the most successful company…
The TCA unequivocally apologies to Mr Emmins (KwikChex) This apology refers to one of a number of articles we have contacted the TCA about. We have provided verified information which indicates that content on the…
Credits: Financial Mail on Sunday By: Sarah Bridge Another great report about KwikChex and Timeshare Task Force in the Sunday Mail. See more information on our website www.timesharetaskforce.org Above excerpts and read the full article…
Case study The recent case of Mr & Mrs B was a classic example of how the Timeshare Task Force has been instrumental in meeting its objectives of assisting consumers and tackling rogue businesses. Pensioners…
Credits: Mail on Sunday By: Sarah Bridge * Many timeshare owners now desperate to quit unwanted properties * Some contracts continue after death, with costs passing to children * EU plan to clean up industry…
Credits: BBC Radio 4 You & Yours
Credits: BBC Radio 4 You & Yours
ITRA, a company struck off by the UK authorities and then moved its trading location out of the UK is exposed on BBC You & Yours for their continuing operations and aggressive and deceitful tactics with vulnerable consumers and timeshare owners.
Associated Company Name:Creative Vacation Solutions (previously Universal Marketing Solutions) Details of criminal activity:Victimized 22,000 people for $30 million. Called time-share property owners in all 50 states to say they had willing buyers - they just…
Associated Company Name:Creative Vacation Solutions (previously Universal Marketing Solutions) Details of criminal activity:Victimized 22,000 people for $30 million. Called time-share property owners in all 50 states to say they had willing buyers - they just…
Associated Company Name:Creative Vacation Solutions (previously Universal Marketing Solutions) Details of criminal activity:Victimized 22,000 people for $30 million. Called time-share property owners in all 50 states to say they had willing buyers - they just…
Associated Company Name:Creative Vacation Solutions (previously Universal Marketing Solutions) Details of criminal activity:Victimized 22,000 people for $30 million. Called time-share property owners in all 50 states to say they had willing buyers - they just…
Associated Company Name:Creative Vacation Solutions (previously Universal Marketing Solutions) Details of criminal activity:Victimized 22,000 people for $30 million. Called time-share property owners in all 50 states to say they had willing buyers - they just…
Associated Company Name:Creative Vacation Solutions (previously Universal Marketing Solutions) Details of criminal activity:Victimized 22,000 people for $30 million. Called time-share property owners in all 50 states to say they had willing buyers - they just…
Associated Company Name:Creative Vacation Solutions (previously Universal Marketing Solutions) Details of criminal activity:Victimized 22,000 people for $30 million. Called time-share property owners in all 50 states to say they had willing buyers - they just…
Associated Company Name:Creative Vacation Solutions (previously Universal Marketing Solutions) Details of criminal activity:Victimized 22,000 people for $30 million. Called time-share property owners in all 50 states to say they had willing buyers - they just…
Associated Company Name:Creative Vacation Solutions (previously Universal Marketing Solutions) Details of criminal activity:Victimized 22,000 people for $30 million. Called time-share property owners in all 50 states to say they had willing buyers - they just…
Associated Company Name:Creative Vacation Solutions (previously Universal Marketing Solutions) Details of criminal activity:Victimized 22,000 people for $30 million. Called time-share property owners in all 50 states to say they had willing buyers - they just…
Associated Company Name:Creative Vacation Solutions (previously Universal Marketing Solutions) Details of criminal activity:Victimized 22,000 people for $30 million. Called time-share property owners in all 50 states to say they had willing buyers - they just…
Associated Company Name:Creative Vacation Solutions (previously Universal Marketing Solutions) Details of criminal activity:Victimized 22,000 people for $30 million. Called time-share property owners in all 50 states to say they had willing buyers - they just…
Associated Company Name:Creative Vacation Solutions (previously Universal Marketing Solutions) Details of criminal activity:Victimized 22,000 people for $30 million. Called time-share property owners in all 50 states to say they had willing buyers - they just…
Associated Company Name:Creative Vacation Solutions (previously Universal Marketing Solutions) Details of criminal activity:Victimized 22,000 people for $30 million. Called time-share property owners in all 50 states to say they had willing buyers - they just…
Associated Company Name:Creative Vacation Solutions (previously Universal Marketing Solutions) Details of criminal activity:Victimized 22,000 people for $30 million. Called time-share property owners in all 50 states to say they had willing buyers - they just…
Associated Company Name:Real Timeshare Marketing (spin-off of Creative Vacation Solutions) Details of criminal activity:A telemarketing timeshare resale scheme targeting timeshare owners throughout the United States and Canada. Falsely represented that it had found buyers for…
Associated Company Name:Real Timeshare Marketing (spin-off of Creative Vacation Solutions) Details of criminal activity:A telemarketing timeshare resale scheme targeting timeshare owners throughout the United States and Canada. Falsely represented that it had found buyers for…
Associated Company Name:Real Timeshare Marketing (spin-off of Creative Vacation Solutions) Details of criminal activity:A telemarketing timeshare resale scheme targeting timeshare owners throughout the United States and Canada. Falsely represented that it had found buyers for…
Associated Company Name:Creative Vacation Solutions (previously Universal Marketing Solutions) Details of criminal activity:Victimized 22,000 people for $30 million. Called time-share property owners in all 50 states to say they had willing buyers - they just…
Associated Company Name:Creative Vacation Solutions (previously Universal Marketing Solutions) Details of criminal activity:Victimized 22,000 people for $30 million. Called time-share property owners in all 50 states to say they had willing buyers - they just…
Associated Company Name:Creative Vacation Solutions (previously Universal Marketing Solutions) Details of criminal activity:Victimized 22,000 people for $30 million. Called time-share property owners in all 50 states to say they had willing buyers - they just…
Associated Company Name:Creative Vacation Solutions (previously Universal Marketing Solutions) Details of criminal activity:Victimized 22,000 people for $30 million. Called time-share property owners in all 50 states to say they had willing buyers - they just…
Associated Company Name:Creative Vacation Solutions (previously Universal Marketing Solutions) Details of criminal activity:Victimized 22,000 people for $30 million. Called time-share property owners in all 50 states to say they had willing buyers - they just…
Associated Company Name:Creative Vacation Solutions (previously Universal Marketing Solutions) Details of criminal activity:Victimized 22,000 people for $30 million. Called time-share property owners in all 50 states to say they had willing buyers - they just…
Associated Company Name:Creative Vacation Solutions (previously Universal Marketing Solutions) Details of criminal activity:Victimized 22,000 people for $30 million. Called time-share property owners in all 50 states to say they had willing buyers - they just…
Associated Company Name:Creative Vacation Solutions (previously Universal Marketing Solutions) Details of criminal activity:Victimized 22,000 people for $30 million. Called time-share property owners in all 50 states to say they had willing buyers - they just…
Associated Company Name:Creative Vacation Solutions (previously Universal Marketing Solutions) Details of criminal activity:Victimized 22,000 people for $30 million. Called time-share property owners in all 50 states to say they had willing buyers - they just…
Associated Company Name:Creative Vacation Solutions (previously Universal Marketing Solutions) Details of criminal activity:Victimized 22,000 people for $30 million. Called time-share property owners in all 50 states to say they had willing buyers - they just…
Associated Company Name:Companies operating under the National Solutions umbrella: Bluescape Timeshares International Country Wide Timeshares Countrywide Timeshares MA Landmark Timeshares Propertys Direct Quicksale Propertys Sun Property Networks Sun Property’s Universal Propertys VIM Timeshares Propertys DRK…
Associated Company Name:Companies operating under the National Solutions umbrella: Bluescape Timeshares International Country Wide Timeshares Countrywide Timeshares MA Landmark Timeshares Propertys Direct Quicksale Propertys Sun Property Networks Sun Property’s Universal Propertys VIM Timeshares Propertys DRK…
Associated Company Name:Timeshare Mega Media Marketing Group Inc Details of criminal activity:Pasquale Pappalardo and Joseph Crapella started a branch office of Time Share Market Pro (TMP), a timeshare resale business. In June 2009, at the…
Associated Company Name:Timeshare Mega Media Marketing Group Inc Details of criminal activity:Pasquale Pappalardo and Joseph Crapella started a branch office of Time Share Market Pro (TMP), a timeshare resale business. In June 2009, at the…
Associated Company Name:Timeshare Mega Media Marketing Group Inc Details of criminal activity:Pasquale Pappalardo and Joseph Crapella started a branch office of Time Share Market Pro (TMP), a timeshare resale business. In June 2009, at the…
Associated Company Name:C&G Marketing Associates LLC (Florida Corporation) trading as Premier Timeshare Solutions Details of criminal activity:Operated a phony telemarketing scheme that stole $14.5 million from more than 7,000 owners of timeshare properties in the…
Credits: Herald Scotland By: Simon Bain Timeshare companies have responded to the scandal of timeshare owners being unable to escape liability for their annual management fees even when they die or go bankrupt. Industry trade…
Associated Company Name:Club Riviera Details of criminal activity:During the late Eighties and early Nineties, Club Riviera's aggressive sales methods made it Britain's biggest timeshare company. The company became notorious for its use of the 'buy-sell…
Associated Company Name:Club Riviera Details of criminal activity:During the late Eighties and early Nineties, Club Riviera's aggressive sales methods made it Britain's biggest timeshare company. The company became notorious for its use of the 'buy-sell…
Associated Company Name:Personal Travel Group Ltd (PTG) Geo Demographic Market Research Limited (GDMR) Incentive Leisure Group Ltd (ILG) (Dissolved) Details of criminal activity:ILG and PTG sold and marketed holiday club memberships and other holiday based…
Associated Company Name:Personal Travel Group Ltd (PTG) Geo Demographic Market Research Limited (GDMR) Incentive Leisure Group Ltd (ILG) (Dissolved) Details of criminal activity:ILG and PTG sold and marketed holiday club memberships and other holiday based…
Associated Company Name:Personal Travel Group Ltd (PTG) Geo Demographic Market Research Limited (GDMR) Incentive Leisure Group Ltd (ILG) (Dissolved) Details of criminal activity:ILG and PTG sold and marketed holiday club memberships and other holiday based…
Associated Company Name:Personal Travel Group Ltd (PTG) Geo Demographic Market Research Limited (GDMR) Incentive Leisure Group Ltd (ILG) (Dissolved) Details of criminal activity:ILG and PTG sold and marketed holiday club memberships and other holiday based…
Associated Company Name:Personal Travel Group Ltd (PTG) Geo Demographic Market Research Limited (GDMR) Incentive Leisure Group Ltd (ILG) (Dissolved) Details of criminal activity:ILG and PTG sold and marketed holiday club memberships and other holiday based…
Associated Company Name:Personal Travel Group Ltd (PTG) Geo Demographic Market Research Limited (GDMR) Incentive Leisure Group Ltd (ILG) (Dissolved) Details of criminal activity:ILG and PTG sold and marketed holiday club memberships and other holiday based…
Associated Company Name:Personal Travel Group Ltd (PTG) Geo Demographic Market Research Limited (GDMR) Incentive Leisure Group Ltd (ILG) (Dissolved) Details of criminal activity:ILG and PTG sold and marketed holiday club memberships and other holiday based…
Associated Company Name:RCI Europe (Holidays) Limited (Dissolved) RCI (Europe) Travel Club Limited (Dissolved) RCI Europe Holiday Club Limited (Dissolved) RCI Worldwide Holidays Limited (Dissolved) RCI Worldwide Holiday Club Limited (Dissolved) RCI Holiday Club Limited (Dissolved)…
Associated Company Name:RCI Europe (Holidays) Limited (Dissolved) RCI (Europe) Travel Club Limited (Dissolved) RCI Europe Holiday Club Limited (Dissolved) RCI Worldwide Holidays Limited (Dissolved) RCI Worldwide Holiday Club Limited (Dissolved) RCI Holiday Club Limited (Dissolved)…
Associated Company Name:European Timeshare Association Timeshare Overseas European Services (TOES) Trading Places International Details of criminal activity:Conned people out of thousands of pounds after paying into a fraudulent holiday scheme. He ran several timeshare businesses…
Associated Company Name:Numerous companies Details of criminal activity:He masterminded a massive timeshare fraud on the Canary Islands that made him a fortune. His army of touts, mostly Britons seeking employment, promised free champagne and children's…
Associated Company Name:Platinum Properties (Dissolved) Screenit (Dissolved) Details of criminal activity:Britons seeking to offload overpriced timeshares were told a buyer was interested and offered an good rate. An upfront fee of about £1,200 was demanded…
Associated Company Name:Rest Assured Property Services (Liquidated) The Golden Age Project Services (Company not registered) Details of criminal activity:Sold non-existent timeshare deals and stocks and shares investments. Lied that one company was backed by millionaires…
Associated Company Name:Rest Assured Property Services (Liquidated) The Golden Age Project Services (Company not registered) Details of criminal activity:Sold non-existent timeshare deals and stocks and shares investments. Lied that one company was backed by millionaires…
Associated Company Name:Rest Assured Property Services (Liquidated) The Golden Age Project Services (Company not registered) Details of criminal activity:Sold non-existent timeshare deals and stocks and shares investments. Lied that one company was backed by millionaires…
Associated Company Name:Shakespeare Classic Line Limited Details of criminal activity:Fraudulently sold ‘‘fractional ownership’’ of three yachts moored in Turkey. Authority Actions:Nov-2013 * 21 month suspended sentence. * Convicted of 5 offences of using unfair commercial…
Associated Company Name:Shakespeare Classic Line Limited Details of criminal activity:Fraudulently sold ‘‘fractional ownership’’ of three yachts moored in Turkey. Authority Actions:Nov-2013 * Jailed for 4½ years. * Convicted of 10 offences of using unfair commercial…
Associated Company Name:Elite Vacation Timeshare Business Check Profile Details of criminal activity:Timeshare Holidays. Authority Actions:Currently being investigated by Trading Standards. Information Sources:Consumer Reports http://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/13342173.Holiday____fraud____probe_needs_ cash_to_bring_prosecution/ http://www.dailymail.co.uk/money/news/article-3094117/Investigators-suspect-fraudster-targeting-elderly-scams-incredibly-say-t-afford-prosecute-savage-cuts.html Associated Company Name:Reco Holiday Timeshare Business Check Profile Details…
Associated Company Name:Saint Frances Marketing Limited (Dissolved) (Trading as Buena Viva and Classic Cruisers) & EasySave Finance Limited (Liquidated) (Trading as Leisure Time Promotions) Details of criminal activity:Offered potential customers in Exeter, Torquay and Taunton…
Associated Company Name:Saint Frances Marketing Limited (Trading as Buena Viva and Classic Cruisers) (Dissolved) Details of criminal activity:Offered potential customers in Exeter, Torquay and Taunton ‘free’ or ‘heavily discounted’ holidays which were the ‘opportunity of…
Associated Company Name:Saint Frances Marketing Limited (Dissolved) (Trading as Buena Viva and Classic Cruisers) & EasySave Finance Limited (Liquidated) (Trading as Leisure Time Promotions) Details of criminal activity:Offered potential customers in Exeter, Torquay and Taunton…
Associated Company Name:Devon Based Associates (Dissolved on 10 February 2015) Details of criminal activity:Pretended to be offering a compensation package to disgruntled timeshare owners but were actually offered over-priced deals to get out of their…
Associated Company Name:Saint Frances Marketing Limited (Trading as Buena Viva and Classic Cruisers) (Dissolved) Details of criminal activity:Offered potential customers in Exeter, Torquay and Taunton ‘free’ or ‘heavily discounted’ holidays which were the ‘opportunity of…
Credits: Coventry Telegraph By: Sam Dimmer A Coventry police officer is facing fraud and theft allegations. Det Con Teresa Fraser, 43, wife of tragic Leicestershire Police chief Gordon Fraser who was killed by a train…
Associated Company Name:Devon Based Associates (Dissolved on 10 February 2015) Details of criminal activity:Pretended to be offering a compensation package to disgruntled timeshare owners but were actually offered over-priced deals to get out of their…
Credits: RCI Ventures By: Steve Adams TATOC, the Timeshare Association (Timeshare Owners and Committees), has published the Spring 2014 issue of its Sharetime magazine. Aimed at timeshare owners and the committees/HOA who represent them, the…
Credits: Exeter Express & Echo A pair of shady timeshare salesmen who set up a new scam to fleece the victims of their own mis-selling have been spared jail. Michael Girvin and Niel Mendoza received…
Credits: RCI Ventures By: Steve Adams MindTimeshare, the Spanish-based organisation that helps to help timeshare owners who are the victims of rogue operators, has announced a major breakthrough in Fuengirola. Three people that were behind…
Credits: This is Money By: Victoria Bischoff Timeshare sellers and owners have teamed together to tackle rogue firms who dupe victims out of thousands of pounds every year. They have set up their own regulator…
Credits: PR Web The leading businesses and bodies in the European timeshare sector have launched a new initiative to tackle issues that potentially affect hundreds of thousands of timeshare owners and consumers; the initiative also…
Credits: This is Money By: Sarah Bride The battered timeshare industry has set up its own regulator in a desperate attempt to tackle organised criminals defrauding customers, and to restore a reputation left in tatters…
KwikChex is coordinating a new European Timeshare Task Force designed to help consumers and drive quality and integrity. KwikChex is the principal coordinator in a new initiative designed to tackle issues that potentially affect hundreds…
Credits: RDO (Resort Development Organisation By: Chief Executive Blog "With apologies to Jamie Cullum who wrote the lyrics for the song “What a difference a day makes”. This song title came into my head after…
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