Fraudsters Target The Most Vulnerable

Saturday 20th April 2024

Research carried out by Action Fraud and the National Intelligence Bureau has revealed that those suffering from mental health issues, an impairment and social issues or with a disability, are more likely to be susceptible to certain types of fraud. And most worryingly, the two organisations believe that fraud amongst vulnerable people […]

Disney Vacation Club Change the membership rules

Saturday 20th April 2024

Disney Vacation Club is arguably the most reputable and sought after timeshare program on the market today. In fact, the Disney timeshare division has become amongst the highest rated in the world and also has the most robust resale markets in the whole of the industry.
However, in 2016, Disney announced they would […]

Another Successful Claim

Saturday 20th April 2024

Here at Mercantile Claims, we have the pleasure of helping many clients end their nightmare timeshare experiences, we also help them reclaim money for contracts that were mis-sold to them. It is extremely rewarding to be able to help so many clients, who more often than not have been through years of financial […]

Timeshare Fraudster Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison

Saturday 20th April 2024

Kristopher Chavez has been convicted by jury, of one count of violating the Colorado Organised Crime Control Act, one count of theft of an at-risk elder, and 19 counts of felony theft.
According to the initial indictment from December 2016, Chavez operated a timeshare fraud scheme from 2014 to 2016. He would contact […]

40,000 Customers Owed Wonga Compensation

Saturday 20th April 2024

Administrators bought into sort out Wonga, the Payday lender following its collapse in August 2018, say the actual number of consumers able to claim compensation is four times higher than initially thought.
The Financial Ombudsman Service told the Treasury Committee in January this year, that there were around 10,500 consumers who had unresolved […]

Fraudsters Sentenced For Stealing More than £800,000

Saturday 20th April 2024

Seven fraudsters have been sentenced after Action Fraud and Surrey Police launch investigation, following a number of reports made by victims. Action Fraud was able to link the reports made to the watchdog by victims and send them to Surrey Police, who opened an investigation. The seven scammers, stole more than £800,000 […]

Spanish National Police Arrest Timeshare Fraudsters

Friday 19th April 2024

Police in Spain have released a statement saying 3 people have been arrested and 6 more will be charged after an investigation into a fraudulent timeshare exit company.
Police say the fraudsters were posing as legitimate lawyers but instead of carrying out any of the services they claimed to offer, they defrauded more […]

Timeshare Owners Say Their Purchases Were Illegally Made

Friday 19th April 2024

A class action lawsuit against Marriott Vacations has again asked a federal judge to certify their claim against the timeshare giant.
The suit accuses the company of duping them into signing up to invalid real estate deals via a points program. They say that Marriott Vacations made their points program seem like they […]

Wow Air cancels flights after failed rescue bid

Friday 19th April 2024

Wow Air ceases operations, leaving passengers stranded around the world.
The airline announced the closure in a statement posted on its website. It has advised passengers to book new flights on other airlines, and said some may be eligible for compensation. Stranded passengers have taken to social to voice their opinions, with one […]

Retail Giant Sues Timeshare Resort

Friday 19th April 2024

American retailer of hunting, fishing, camping and outdoor recreation merchandise, Bass Pro Shops is suing Timeshare company Bluegreen Vacations.
Bass Pro Shops has an agreement with Bluegreen Vacations for the timeshare resort to operate kiosks inside it’s stores. However, the retailer is unhappy with the way Bluegreen Vacations has been engaging in high pressure sales tactics at […]