I am about to send a substantial amount of money to an Escrow firm in NY re: time share sales and want to know if it's

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Customer: I am about to send a substantial amount of money to an Escrow firm in NY re: time share sales and want to know if it's legit.
JA: What steps have you taken so far? Have you prepared or filed any paperwork?
Customer: Yes, all documents have been signed and issued, Mexican ID has been paid for to the escrow account, they now are requesting the capital gains. they are to reimburse me for all payments
JA: Have you talked to a lawyer about this?
Customer: no
JA: Anything else you want the Lawyer to know before I connect you?
Customer: I have checked with the BBB and am waiting to contact the BBB in NY before I make the payment today
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Debra, Expert

Hello! My name is Debra (formerly known as Legal Ease). Thank you for your question. I'm reviewing it now, and will post back again shortly.

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I am glad you asked.

No it is not legit. I hear this weekly at least.

The reason I know this is because no fees and I mean none, are paid up front. The fees, if this was legitimate, would come out of the sale proceeds.

The other reason why I know it is not legitimate is that there are thousands of people trying to sell their timeshares and no one wants them so why would this company say if you pay the they can sell them. They really cannot because there are no buyers.

But the rule of the thumb is anytime you are asked for a fee upfront it is a scam.

Does that clarify the issue?

Please feel free to post back with any follow-up questions you may have. If you don't have any then I hope I have earned a 5 star rating but if you don't feel that I have please don't hesitate to reply back and let me know what more I can do to assist you. Finally, please know that even after you rate me I will be here for you and you can ask follow-up questions if you think of them later on at no further charge of course.

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I have paid a large fee for a Mexican ID.. and this money is now for the capital gains 20K I Mexico.. the escrow company is holding and i will be reimbursed..
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Debra, Expert

But you won't be reimbursed. I hear that weekly at least and no one gets reimbursed.

They are just asked for more and more money.

The scammers are never found. Your money will be gone. You will be stuck wth your time share. I assure you.

Read this:

https://mexlaw.ca/recognizing-timeshare-resale-scam/

Contact PROFECO:

https://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=es&u=https://www.gob.mx/profeco&prev=search

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Ok thank you for your assistance
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Debra, Expert

You are very welcome.

Please be sure to rate me before you leave the site so that I can receive credit for my work.

Thanks and take good care.

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