Another Successful Claim

Friday 23rd November 2018

Over the years, we have seen some laws passed in an attempt to provide timeshare owners recompense from the immoral practices of timeshare companies. We at Mercantile Claims have the pleasure of assisting thousands of clients and reclaim money for contracts that were mis-sold to them. It is extremely rewarding to be able to help […]

Timeshare company tricking customers into membership

Thursday 22nd November 2018

A timeshare travel company based in Cape Town, could face prosecution for multiple charges, including tricking customers into signing up for a membership.
Vacation Hub International, a membership based travel and lifestyle company, is being investigated by South Africa’s National Consumer Commission. The NCC is the primary regulator of consumer business in South […]

Scammers stole thousands from RBS customer

Wednesday 21st November 2018

BBC Watchdog programme has found that an RBS customer had £4,318 stolen from her account by a fraudster who answered one of her security questions incorrectly. Incredibly this whole saga went on for over a year as the bank refused to refund Charlotte Higman, saying she had been aware of the transaction.
Charlotte […]

The 12 Scams of Christmas

Tuesday 20th November 2018

As you’re busy planning for Christmas, the scammers are too, looking to earn some extra cash for Christmas and ruining others in the process. 2017 saw record numbers of scams and millions of pounds lost, but how can we avoid the trap this year? Well, arming yourself and others with information and […]

Latest Timeshare News

Monday 19th November 2018

Holiday Inn Club Vacations adds historic resort to it’s portfolio.
Orange Lake Resorts, home to Holiday Inn Club Vacations, has announced it has acquired Walley’s Hot Springs Resort and Spa in Nevada. The resort features 108 villas, four cottages, the 1862 David Walley’s Hot Springs and Spa and, two onsite restaurants. The sale […]

Another Timeshare Scammer Sent To prison

Friday 16th November 2018

Naif Nazer from California pleaded guilty in June and now a judge in Florida has sentenced him to serve 30 months in federal prison for conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud. The case follows an investigation by the US Postal Inspection Service and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. […]

Payday Loan Company Wont Compensate Customers

Wednesday 14th November 2018

Liquidator’s working on behalf of Payday Lender Cash Genie have revealed that there is no money left to pay compensation to customers.
In 2016, Cash Genie entered into a solvent liquidation process and ceased trading. Despite this, the Payday Lender said it still had enough income to repay the £20 million owed to […]

Conman jailed for stealing from elderly victims

Tuesday 13th November 2018

A prolific conman scammed over £50,000 from elderly victims in St Albans has been jailed for four and a half years.
Makis Koros, is a career criminal and has racked up over 60 convictions over the years. He tricked his victims, who were all over 90, to hand over their bank cards, personal […]

Timeshare agreements, do you know your rights?

Monday 12th November 2018

Purchasing a timeshare is a huge financial decision, one which is often made following hours of hard selling from relentless timeshare sales agents. To make matters worse, a sales agent will not bother to take the time to explain the ins and outs of your timeshare agreement with you. A timeshare agreement […]

More dissatisfied Westgate Owners

Friday 9th November 2018

Westgate resorts has been hitting the headlines again recently with yet more unhappy timeshare owners speaking out. A new lawsuit against the timeshare giant claims the resort is selling timeshare units in dream locations, but when owners go to book there is nothing available.
Westgate resorts are well known for their high pressured […]