Buyers were definitely told to be on the back foot while dealing with an unknown agency for buying timeshares due to the fear of being trapped in a Mexico timeshare fraud. However, there has been an evolution of sorts in these scams, much to the disadvantage of the other party of course. Now, even those who are interested in selling timeshares are potential targets of fraudulent agencies who are experts in duping the person owning the timeshare and snatching it away from him for less than half the price!
These companies have their own means of finding out who is interested in selling timeshares, and then approach him most often through phone, and sometimes through mail as well. The most common trait of such Mexico timeshare fraud schemers is that they pose as an agency that looks after the rights of timeshare sellers. Let me tell you upfront, there is NO such agency. And even if there be a legitimate body of the same, simply ask them that you want to visit their branch office and website. If neither of the two is available, you can be sure that it is a fraud. Other signs include they asking you for a joining fee, guaranteeing a sale in return, promising you the best rates and then selling you a lemon, and so on. Beware of such offers; they can trick you into losing thousands before you know it!