Transfer America provides some tips on how to save money on airfare this year. The most important thing when you decide to travel is timing. Everything depends on timing. With the economy as it is, passengers are discovering that it is getting harder and harder to find last-minute deals. The following is a list of [...]
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Timeshare Complaints
With the economy as it is, many are desperate to lighten the load in the financial category. By selling their timeshares they will no longer be responsible for annual fees and dues which will enable the owners to focus on other bills. However, since January this year, complaints against timeshare scams have increased by 200. [...]
Timeshare Schemes
Transfer America warns consumers to learn all the facts before purchasing a timeshare. Many are unaware of the excessive fees and yearly maintenance fees that come with owning a timeshare. Though representatives might try to convince you otherwise, owning a timeshare is a liability and a bad investment. With the decline of the economy, more [...]
Unexpected Turbulence Injures 12
A United Airlines flight was flying from Florida to Houston when it encountered unexpected turbulence. United Flight 1727 carried 151 people when the incident happened. Twelve people suffered from minor injuries because of the turbulence which resulted in a medical crew meeting the plane once it landed. According to the Houston Fire Department spokeswoman, Erica [...]
Timeshare Scam Warning
Transfer America warns timeshare owners to be weary of the numerous timeshare resale fraud companies. Though the pitch has changed, the core of their plot still remains the same. Though the BBB and the FBI has warned residents of the U.S. to be aware of the different schemes, many are still becoming victims of a [...]
Timeshare Resale Bill Moves Forward
The Timeshare Resale Bill has just passed the Florida Senate 40-0. This bill is aimed to control and crack down on the number one consumer complaint, Timeshare resale scams. Since the House and Senate both approved the bill, it now moves forward for approval from the governor. Two years ago, the Palm Beach Post reported [...]
BBB Warns Timeshare Owners
Timeshare scams have become a huge problem in the world today. Many timeshare owners have already fallen for these timeshare resale fraud companies and have lost thousands of dollars. The Better Business Bureau is currently warning consumers in Northern California about a company based in Las Vegas who are scamming timeshare owners into purchasing their [...]