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Original Message:

Proper Way to Pay for a Rental and not get Scammed (by Lillian W.):

I've never rented a timeshare before. What's the best way to do this to protect both myself and the owner? I don't feel comfortable just sending a significant payment to someone I don't know. Can I call the property and ask if the person owns the timeshare? Can I pay half now and half when I arrive? Any suggestions?