KwikChex has been advised by the Regional Organised Crime Unit (ROCU) of Avon & Somerset police that attempts to defraud are being made connected to the ongoing investigation into Mark Rowe and Monster Travel. They have released the following bulletin: We have recently been receiving higher call volumes from victims reporting another influx of cold calls, […]
Following the recent Hilton Grand Vacations announcement of their agreement to acquire Diamond Resorts International (see here), Diamond Resorts members have made us aware of attempts by rogue businesses to scare and pressure them into paying substantial fees for various exit and claims services. They previously used similar deceitful tactics when Diamond was acquired by […]
We have recently received increased reports of Platinum Services and Administration SL cold-calling timeshare owners.
It has come to our attention that a business using the phone number +34 922 714 743 has been cold calling consumers, spreading misinformation about companies and offering timeshare reclaim services. They are using a number of different names to disguise their identity, some of which are unconnected businesses. The phone number can be traced […]
It has come to our attention that a business calling itself Hutchinson Escrow/Escrows and using the websites ww3.hutchinsonescrow.com and www.hutchinsonescrows.com has been cold calling consumers. Their methods are deceitful and unlawful. They appear to imply that they are representing the registered company Hutchinson Trustees Limited – company registration number 03195365, which was incorporated in 1996. […]
Timeshare owners are reporting emails attempting to scam them over fake claim awards Emails are being sent to timeshare owners claiming that they have been awarded large sums in the Spanish courts. These emails claim to come from Banco de España but are clearly an attempt at defrauding timeshare owners, using a false email address […]
The FCA has advised that Termination Services Ltd. is not an authorised firm and is targeting people in the UK. Based upon information the FCA holds, it believes this business is carrying on regulated activities which require authorisation. The directors of Terminations Services Ltd are Robert Pinker and David Rhodes. They are also directors of […]
KwikChex has received details of a warning and advice from the South West Regional Organised Crime Unit UK police. This is related to ongoing matters concerning an investigation into a number of businesses. It makes specific mention of the following: Fake Citizens Advice referrals ABC Lawyers Monster Credits Staycation Lodges Fraudulent claims of existing legal […]
Whilst the initiatives being worked on between KwikChex and EUROC are still in their early stages, there are already timeshare owners making use of the free assistance. Both EUROC and KwikChex have been contacted by owners that have had access to the online advice and the appropriate assistance is being provided – and valuable information […]
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 callers falsely telling Hilton Grand Vacations owners in the UK that the business is going into liquidation and offering services […]
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