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Scammed me out of 681.00 with false promise they sold my timeshare
By: May 03, 2018We were selling our timeshare, Michael T. Scott claimed he had a buyer and I need to send $681 for closing cost. We needed to send the money to the North Carolina Office to Sara Gravely. We had a conversation with the potential buyers, spoke with both Michael and Sara on several occasions via phone and email. As soon as they received the $681 all communication stopped and with the "buyer", Michael and Sara. They never returned phone calls, emails, and ultimately we still owned the timeshare. Needless to say we were already in financial restraints and now out $681. We never heard if the property closed and never received the proceeds and reimbursement of the closing costs. We attempted to request the transaction details, no website, mailboxes were full. All this took place early June 2017. Here we are in May 2018 and we have NOT received the refund yet..tried to locate the website online is no longer exist. I have emailed and called with no results. Still, have not received proceeds or refund. Filed a complaint with the Better Business Bureau and still no luck.
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My demands:
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Refund of $681.00 and prosecution of Michael and Sara
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User Recommendation:
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Stay away
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Resolution:
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Unresolved
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Also reported:
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Monetary damages:
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$681.00
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Timeshare Sale Scam
By: Sep 11, 2017After listing my timeshare on Craigslist for sale, I was contacted by May from Vacation Properties by Owner saying she had a buyer - would I be interested in selling for 12,000. Michael then called me and suggested that the price of 15,000 was more appropriate. He said, "the more you get, the more we get." I was then put in touch with the "buyer" Robert Hall who confirmed his desire to buy. I signed the contract and sent an 800. check to secure the deal. After several months Robert was supposedly able to come up with the 15,000, but not the closing costs of 731. I graciously (but stupidly) offered to pay the closing costs. I was getting 15,000. Why not? After 6 months and no consummated sale, I withdrew my offer as the "contract" stated I could do at any time and get my money back. Michael suggested I request my 731. through PayPal which I did unsuccessfully. After numerous attempts to contact him by phone and calls not being returned, I grew suspicious and suggested to him that I thought I had been scammed. Suddenly Michael and his buddies vanished from the earth - no website, no email answers, no phone messages returned. This took place from Dec 2016 through July 2017.
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Full return of monies.
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User Recommendation:
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Stay away
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Resolution:
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Unresolved
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Phone:
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717-212-9130
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Monetary damages:
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$1,531.00
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Scam me out of 800.00 false promise they are a scam do not use them bad pe
By: Aug 10, 2017I needed help to sell my timeshare and they contacted and asked if I need help, my husband recently passed away and I told them yes. They sent me a contact and asked for me to send them &800.00 that is refunded back if they can't find a buyer. This has been going on since March 3, 2017, then I was unable to get contact with them and they took down a their website they promise me that they will find someone even had someone call me that was a false buyer.
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My demands:
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that i receive my money back and have criminal charges against them
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User Recommendation:
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Stay away
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Resolution:
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Unresolved
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Agents:
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Michael J. Scott
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Managers:
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Sara E. Gravley
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Phone:
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717-212-9130
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Monetary damages:
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$800.00
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No return call, no closing paperwork, no refund
By: Aug 08, 2017I was selling our timeshare, Michael Scott claimed he had a buyer and I need to send $681 for closing cost. We never heard if the property closed and never received the proceeds and reimbursement of the closing costs. We attempted to request the transaction details, no website, mailboxes were full. All this took place early June, it's August and we have NOT received the refund yet..tried to locate the website online is no longer exist. I have emailed and called with no results. Still, have not received proceeds or refund.
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My demands:
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Complete the transaction, send the money.
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User Recommendation:
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Stay away
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Resolution:
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Unresolved
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Also reported:
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Agents:
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Michael Scott
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Phone:
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717-212-9130
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Monetary damages:
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$681.00
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Paid for sale of timeshare
By: Aug 07, 2017A Mr. Hall allegedly was to purchase our timeshare and this went on for over 8 months. One excuse after another of why he couldn't close time after time. We were also told we would get Mr. Hall's down payment on top of our money back. After repeatedly asking for our money back Mr. Scott said he would let Sara know. She was always on vacation or something, but she finally sent emails trying to let us know she was working it. Never happened. This is just a bunch of scammers taking advantage of honest people.
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My demands:
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I want our money back
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User Recommendation:
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Stay away
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Resolution:
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Unresolved
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Also reported:
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Agents:
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Michael Scott, Sara Gravely
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Monetary damages:
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$800.00
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I want a FULL Refund!!
By: Aug 03, 2017Michael Scott contacted me saying he had a buyer for my timeshare and gave me their contact informtion. They locked them into a contract and then needed my money upfront. I paid them and then went through 10 months of being put off and given excuses why the financing could not be done. Then I requested a full refund and they said they had 5 buyers lined up and they would have it locked up in 2 weeks. That turned into a couple of months so I requested a full refund and no one is answering my emails, Sara Gravely's number has been changed and Michael Scott's voicemail is full and no one can leave a message.
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My demands:
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I want full refund!
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User Recommendation:
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Stay away
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Resolution:
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Unresolved
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Also reported:
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Agents:
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Michael Scott, Sara Gravely
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Managers:
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Michael Scott, Sara Gravely
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Phone:
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717-212-9130, 717-212-9129, 717-654-3251
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Monetary damages:
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$800.00
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Comments:
Nicholas Arrieta
Feb 05, 2018 4:28 PM
Hey what is the update on the lawsuit? I am very interested in going after these guys
Leann Posch
Aug 28, 2017 8:54 PM
Yes, i saw the same thing with the Wells Fargo account. I called too its an inactive account now, so what happen was they took our money and then closed the account. Everyone please file with the attorney general office that you are from(your state) for this complaint/fraud. @@disqus_FNQ5vVuMje:disqus @@dwasylkiw:disqus @@nicholasarrieta:disqus @@lisanapier:disqus @@disqus_UmHE7RuImZ:disqus @@disqus_vxOqAWtHs1:disqus @@christamartinadkins:disqus @@disqus_nQFrHwWw8Y:disqus @@donbeal:disqus @@neicy_taylor:disqus @[email protected]_MvzKCYFU7E:disqus when i am ready to have everyone in the class action suit i will let you know. The more information that you all can help me with would help with the lawsuit. We are still doing our research to make sure we have our facts and investigation. I will also need proof of your contracts that you guys sign with. I will open another way of us to speak with each other too because i dont trust this site and the people who scam us might be here.
DOUGLAS E SMITH
Aug 28, 2017 8:47 PM
WHAT WE ALL NEED IS HIS CURRENT ADDRESS....PLEASE
DOUGLAS E SMITH
Aug 28, 2017 8:42 PM
Do you have his current address...PLEASE
Jim Antonicello
Aug 28, 2017 6:43 PM
I am sure it is. I am convinced everything was fake to support ripping us all off!
Jim Antonicello
Aug 28, 2017 6:42 PM
I think I had success because I was the first person to file a claim and use the internet to expose him. He refunded me my money because he wanted me to delete this post, his name and the web site name. I did agree to designate the case resolved once I received my $800 back.
Jackie
Aug 28, 2017 5:48 PM
Robert Hall should be added to the list of names. His phone number was (484) 401-0264 and email was [email protected] They all need to be prosecuted!
Daniel G Wasylkiw
Aug 27, 2017 3:47 PM
Hey folks. Yesterday I filed a report here: https://complaint.ic3.gov/default.aspx?#. It is a site for reporting internet crime which I think qualifies due to VPBO website and email correspondence. It's an in depth report and this organization is part of the FBI. The more reports the better.
Jim Antonicello
Aug 27, 2017 2:36 PM
I would love to participate! We have a huge issue though. How do we find these people? They were obviously using fictitious names!
Jim Antonicello
Aug 27, 2017 2:35 PM
Dan, Well, now we know that this was a scam and we all learned a hard lesson! The timeshare world is full of creepy people looking to take advantage of people. This will never happen to me again!
Daniel G Wasylkiw
Aug 27, 2017 2:13 PM
Hey Jim, Is the Rehoboth Beach address another fake?
Daniel G Wasylkiw
Aug 27, 2017 1:57 PM
Hi Leann, Please include me in the class action suit. I learned Friday (with help from my credit union) that my check was deposited in a account at a Wells Fargo. It was a Wachovia back in April when the check was processed. I'm sure the Bank Account # is already know by all, but here it is anyway 8526542793. The bank wouldn't disclose names on the account (as if that would matter) or location of branch where transactions occurred. My email is [email protected] Thanks for your efforts.
Daniel G Wasylkiw
Aug 27, 2017 1:48 PM
Hey Jim, Thomas White was also my buyer. I found out yesterday that the account, where my check was deposited, is now closed. It was a Wachovia, now a Wells Fargo. Bank won't disclose names on that account.
Nicholas Arrieta
Aug 14, 2017 6:56 PM
Hey please include me in the class action lawsuit. [email protected]
Nicholas Arrieta
Aug 14, 2017 6:43 PM
Hey I want to be a part of that class action. Same scenario $1531in fraud I lost . call or email me 602-777-2509 [email protected] I have also filed a complaint with the FBI cyber division and waiting for a follow up.
Jackie
Aug 14, 2017 11:36 AM
I would like to be a part of the class action suit
M. Short
Aug 14, 2017 11:06 AM
Same situation. We are out 800.00. I would like to be part of the class action. My email is [email protected]
Lisa Napier
Aug 12, 2017 12:15 PM
I am in the same boat with you. This is ridiculous
Lisa Napier
Aug 12, 2017 12:10 PM
I would like to be included in the lawsuit. My email address is [email protected]
Leann Posch
Aug 10, 2017 9:59 PM
I had the same issues with these people. I sign the contract in March 3, 2017, it is Aug 10, 21017 and i get the same story from them like you all. I did this because i recently lost my father and i was trying to sell this timeshare. Micheal Scott EVEN HAD ME ALMOST LOST THE TIMESHARE I WAS THEN PUT INTO COLLECTIONS AND HAD TO PAY MORE. I filed with the BBB THE FTC and i am trying to file a complaint for is broker licence in PA . @jimantonicello:disqus what name did you use for Michael Scott ? i came up that is account is inactive as a broker. I am starting a lawsuit against for class action if anyone wants to be include let me know. What they did to us is disgusting and unmoral . God does not like ugly and karma is a you know what . @christamartinadkins:disqus @disqus_kLM7koAEUr:disqus @disqus_vxOqAWtHs1:disqus @disqus_nQFrHwWw8Y:disqus @disqus_FNQ5vVuMje:disqus @disqus_MvzKCYFU7E:disqus @donbeal:disqus @neicy_taylor:disqus
Russell Lancaster
Aug 07, 2017 6:46 PM
It's a UPS Store. The owner said she had received a lot of calls about him
Russell Lancaster
Aug 07, 2017 5:48 PM
Yeah I have those numbers. No one answers anymore and can't leave a message. And no response from their email addresses. I have a copy of their LLC license from Nevada. I filed a complaint with the Nevada Secretary of State.
Jim Antonicello
Aug 07, 2017 3:30 PM
Thomas White 412-520-6978, Mike Scott 717 654-3251, Sara Gravely 717 212-9130
Russell Lancaster
Aug 07, 2017 3:22 PM
Jim. Exact same people I was dealing with. Do you have any contact information for them? Are you pursuing any action?
DOUGLAS E SMITH
Aug 06, 2017 11:22 PM
Thank you Jim. We will take further action, and keep this site updated...
Jim Antonicello
Aug 06, 2017 9:02 PM
My buyer's name was Thomas White 412-520-6978. I am now positive he was in on this. He seemed to be friends with Scott. I would call him and see, if he answers!
Jim Antonicello
Aug 06, 2017 8:51 PM
Vacation Properties By Owner, LLC 644 Shrewsbury Commons Ave. Shrewsbury, PA. 17361 Vacation Properties By Owner, LLC 18585 Coastal Highway Unit: 10, Suite 107 Rehoboth Beach, Delaware 19971
Jim Antonicello
Aug 05, 2017 6:46 PM
Folks, it now appears this creep has shutdown his shop and is in hiding.
DOUGLAS E SMITH
Aug 05, 2017 6:46 PM
Confused: You stated PA but the address is in DE. Which is correct? Thanks for the info.
Jim Antonicello
Aug 05, 2017 6:42 PM
Vacation Properties By Owner, LLC 18585 Coastal Highway Unit: 10, Suite 107 Rehoboth Beach, Delaware 19971
Jackie
Aug 05, 2017 5:09 AM
Yes, Shrewsbury , PA.. no sure it's a real office at this point.
Jackie
Aug 05, 2017 5:07 AM
How did you get your closing costs back??? I will file a complaint too with the real estate commission, BBB and FTC. Thinking about taking it to the news. Sara Gravely's number is no longer in service and Mike Scott's voicemail Is full and the website is no longer active . I have ALL of the emails including emails with Robert Hall.
DOUGLAS E SMITH
Aug 05, 2017 12:01 AM
Thanks for the PA info. Can you also provide an address?
DOUGLAS E SMITH
Aug 05, 2017 12:00 AM
Thanks for the PA info. Do you have an address there?
Jim Antonicello
Aug 04, 2017 8:57 PM
I would file a complaint with the BBB and include the names and phone numbers of these scammers!
Jim Antonicello
Aug 04, 2017 8:52 PM
His office is in Shrewsbury Pa. This is if he has an office!
Christa Martin Adkins
Aug 04, 2017 12:49 AM
WOW!! I was contacted by Michael Scott and told he had a buyer for my timeshare by the name of Robert Hall also. He locked Mr. Hall into a contract and then needed my money asap. I sent a check and they cashed it. Then we have went through 10 months of excuses why Mr. Hall could not get his financing. I then requested a full refund and now Sara Gravely's number has been changed and Michael Scott's voicemail box is full so I cannot leave a message. I have filed a complaint on the BBB what else can I do to make sure I get my money back? Thanks so much.
DOUGLAS E SMITH
Aug 03, 2017 7:26 PM
WE have the same problem and filed small claim in state of Delaware. You filed in PA. You seemed to have results. What are we missing here? i.e who do we contact at FTC. Why did you file in PA? His office is in Delaware. Any help would be most appreciated.
Jim Antonicello
Aug 03, 2017 1:40 AM
In addition to Mike Scott there was a Sara Gravely and a Thomas White involved. I have also filed a complaint with the Pennsylvania Real Estate Commision. He is also a real estate agent working for a real estate group. I will publish their name and you can contact them also!
Martha
Jul 31, 2017 5:28 PM
same situation happened to me.
Martha
Jul 31, 2017 5:25 PM
I am in the same boat, same situation with Mike Scott. These people had to put out of business that way they can not keep getting people's money.
Jim Antonicello
Jul 30, 2017 2:45 PM
I had the same situation only my buyer was Thomas White. I filed complaints with the BBB, FTC and Pennsylvannia real estate commission. Scott did call me and threaten to release my financial information on the Internet. For some reason he backed down and refunded my closing costs but did not give me the 10% earnest money I was entitled to. This guy needs to be put out of business once and far all!
Jackie
Jul 27, 2017 3:10 PM
I had the same issue and have not been able to get my closing costs back from Michael Scott either. My gut told me it was a scam. Seems to be the case. Same buyer, Robert Hall. My contract started in Dec 2016... $800
Don Beal
Jul 26, 2017 4:01 PM
I also was almost taken by these scammers. I was told they had a buyer by the name of Robert Hall and was offered more for my timeshare than I was asking. After all the negotiations were done I was sent a contract that was between me and Vacation Properties By Owner (That was the first red flag). The contract should have been between me and Robert Hall. I was then told I needed to send $800 upfront for closing cost (another red flag) A seller should never have to pay upfront charges and I refused to do so but agreed to have the fees withheld from my proceeds. They said no it had to be this title company in North Carolina. I had my own people who could handle the closing and get paid at closing but they would not use them. Fortunately I am a real estate broker and know how these things are suppose to work. I had also googled their address and it was a ups store. After all of this I wrote a scam review and after was emailed threats by Michael Scott that he was going to expose my and my families personal information on the internet if I did not remove it. Bottom line, never ever ever pay upfront fees as a seller and if it sounds too good to be true it probably is.
Neicy Taylor
Jul 25, 2017 1:11 AM
how did you pay I used a check from my bank I didn't see a personal check...so I'm going to contact the bank tomorrow to see if they can pull the money back.
Neicy Taylor
Jul 25, 2017 1:07 AM
the numbers I have for him are 717-654-3251 and 717-212-9130. I have not been able to get in touch either. I looked up the website but the page is not their anymore. Have you been able to pull up the website.
June Lee
Jul 25, 2017 12:44 AM
Yes what number do you have for him please, he is not returning my calls or emails, of course my timeshare was supposed to have sold on the 24jun and never did...he is scam and I would love to talk to him asap!!! It's funny now that they have my $800 I don't hear from them
Neicy Taylor
Jul 25, 2017 12:41 AM
Hey I'm dealing with Mike Scott is that the same person you talking about.
June Lee
Jul 21, 2017 3:04 PM
Please help mike has been dealing with me since April 2017, they got me too and now no phone number or contact to get ahold of them...I wrote them a check back in may and I don't know how to get my money back