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?