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[Q=thomasb746]How does one know the real from the scams.[/Q] A scam usually starts with an unexpected telemarketing call. The next part would be telling you that they can rent out or sell your unit for far, far above market value. Other elements you might see in a scam are: 1) Telling you that any money you send will go into escrow and be refunded when the sale is complete. 2) Asking you to wire money. 3) Telling you they represent large corporations or that they have a pool of buyers looking for units like yours. 4) Telling you they are BBB- or ARDA-accredited. There are more but the simple cardinal rule is Never ever pay anyone a large, upfront fee to sell, rent out, market, or "cancel" your timeshare. If you follow that rule, you likely won't get scammed.