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Attorney General Corbett announces lawsuits against Florida timeshare & vacation companies accused of advertising, real estate, and telemarketing violations

HARRISBURG - Attorney General Tom Corbett today announced lawsuits today against four Florida-based companies accused of illegally marketing vacation packages, using "free" airline ticket offers and other worthless prizes to lure consumers into aggressive and deceptive timeshare presentations.

Corbett said consumer protection lawsuits were filed against Bluegreen Corporation, Bluegreen Resorts, Bluegreen Vacations Unlimited, Inc. and Great Vacations Destinations, Inc., all of Boca Raton, Florida. Bluegreen contacted consumers by phone and through kiosks at shopping malls, fairs, and festivals throughout Pennsylvania, and also operates full-time sales facilities in Hershey and King of Prussia.

"Virtually any consumer with a checkbook and a pulse allegedly qualified as a 'winner' in these promotions, " Corbett said. "Unsuspecting consumers who believed they were contest winners were actually drawn into a high pressure bait-and-switch campaign designed to push timeshare vacation packages costing thousands of dollars."

Corbett said more than 5, 700 Pennsylvania residents purchased Bluegreen timeshares, with many paying $20, 000 to $40, 000 or more for packages that violated Pennsylvania's Consumer Protection Law, the Real Estate Licensing and Registration Act, the Telemarketer Registration Act and other consumer regulations.

Phony Prizes
Corbett said that Bluegreen representatives allegedly called consumers who believed they were entering contests and other promotions promising cars, cash and vacations.

According to the lawsuit, consumers were told that they had not won the "grand prize, " but had been selected to receive other items, like free airline tickets. Consumers were also promised free gasoline and meals when they collected their prize, if they attended a 90 minute timeshare presentation.

Corbett said the lawsuit alleges that consumers who were contacted by Bluegreen were not actually randomly selected prize winners. Instead, virtually everyone who entered the contests was contacted and falsely told that they were a prize winner.

In one case, Corbett said a consumer informed a Bluegreen representative that the person they were trying to reach did not live at that address. The consumer was told that it wasn't a problem - they would give her a prize too.

High Pressure Sales and False Advertising
Corbett said that in order to collect their "prizes, " consumers were required to schedule an appointment with a Bluegreen sales representative. In some cases, consumers who believed they would be attending a 90 minute timeshare presentation were actually subjected to relentless marketing pitches that lasted five hours or more.

According to the lawsuit, numerous deceptive statements were made to consumers during these presentations in an effort to get them to sign contracts immediately, including phony claims that prices would increase the next day, misrepresentations about when and where consumers could travel if they made a purchase and false statements about certain fees being waived.

Corbett said that some consumers bought vacation programs because they were told they were entitled to a one-week stay in Hawaii, only to learn afterward that the program they purchased could not be used in Hawaii.

According to the lawsuit, consumers who sat through the timeshare presentations received "prizes" that were nothing like what they had been promised. The "four free airline tickets" were actually booklets that offered two airline tickets with each hotel room reserved, at high prices, in a limited number of cities. In some situations, consumers were required to commit to a 10 night stay at overpriced hotel rates before being able to select a local airport for their flight.

Corbett said "free" gasoline and meals that consumers were promised turned out to be coupons or certificates with lengthy terms and conditions. For instance, consumers who were promised $40 in free gas were required to submit written requests to obtain a series of gas coupons. The coupons required consumers to pay for their gas first and then mail a receipt for reimbursement, with each coupon limited to a $5 purchase, with no more than one purchase per month.

Illegal Contracts
Corbett's said contracts used by Bluegreen failed to properly inform consumers of their right to cancel their purchase. Pennsylvania law requires that consumers have five days to cancel any timeshare or campground purchase. Bluegreen is also accused of violating a state law that requires all consumer contracts to be written in easy-to-understand terms.

Do Not Call Violations
According to the lawsuit, Bluegreen made numerous calls to consumers who were on Pennsylvania's Do Not Call list, allegedly basing those calls on referrals from other customers. Additionally, the companies are accused of making repeated calls to consumers who clearly told them not to call again.

"Bluegreen took advantage of hardworking Pennsylvania residents eager to find an affordable getaway, " Corbett said. "Using deceptive contests, relentless sales presentations and misleading contracts, consumers were pressured into paying thousands of dollars for vacation packages that don't meet their needs or their budgets."

Corbett said the lawsuits seek restitution for consumers who suffered financial losses because of these deceptive or illegal practices.

Additionally, Corbett says the lawsuit asks the court to void all illegal consumer contracts and give consumers the right to cancel any agreement that did not include the state-required notice of cancellation.

The lawsuit also seeks up to $1, 000 in civil penalties for each violation of the Consumer Protection Law, or up to $3, 000 for each violation involving a senior citizen.

The lawsuits were filed in Commonwealth Court, in Harrisburg, by Senior Deputy Attorney General David Sumner of the Attorney General's Bureau of Consumer Protection.

Corbett says the investigation began after consumers contacted his office to report these practices. He encouraged other consumers who have problems with Bluegreen to file a complaint by calling the Attorney General's Consumer Protection Hotline at [protected] or submit an online consumer complaint.

Corbett offered the following tips to consumers considering a timeshare:

This is not a fortune 500 company. The market cap is only 237 million, chump change. Why is the stock only 7.50 when it was once 24? Problems...It doesn't even have 600o employees.

So simple Phone reservations first thing on the morning 11 months out from your travel date and you will get your resevation. This is true fr all club resorts, associate resorts ar a little more tricy and can be very difficult to get in at peak periods due to BG owning limited Inventory in thes resorts. This is all explained on the website.

I think Barbara and Phil Smith are Bluegreen Salespeople. Just another lie. There are so many lies given to us by Bluegreen.
The resorts are great, if you can get into the one you want, which seems to be getting harder every year. I have to request 3rd and 4th choices! The maintenance fees keep going up, I can go on vacation on them alone! I think it is time that Bluegreen owners get together and do something about this! Go to one of their meetings and voice our opinion. I think the biggest lie for me is that I could sell back my points when I was ready to retire. Well, it's about that time and it's a ball around my ankle that I can no longer afford!

I have my time share with bluegreen at Shenandoah crossings under old owners and they went under. Bluegreen purchased the Crossimgs and now after 10 years they want the old owners to pay the money spent to buy the Crossings. I have to pay a maintenance fee and an assessment each year, this doubles the amunt I normally pay. Can anyone tell how I can stop them from charging me this extra money, It is not my fault they purchased a bankrupt company.
This week they offered me a deal to change my week to points, thay would give me 12, 000 points and a maintenance fee of about $700.00 a year. Plus I will have to pay them another $9, 400.00. The first time cost me back in 1996 principle and interest of $12800.00.
I need some one to give me advice on whatI should do to get out of the contract.
I feel like anyone you talk to at Bluegreen tells you nothing but lies to make there commission.
Larry
Larryc_harter@yahoo.com

Members of RCI filed a class action suit for this same reason (selling space to outside renters and not holding space for those who own timeshares) and THEY WON the suit! RCI was required to refund some monies to each member who participated and they had to revise their practices. So it is possible to file a class action suit and get some result.

Barbara,
I see from reading your many posts that Philip Smith seems to have got to you
Maybe you are the one that does not understand the way timeshare works
I bet you wished you supplied all those toilet rolls, soon pay you fees

My husband and I have been trying since Day ONe to rent and nothing is ever available to us in the Florida coastal areas. We are so dissapointed. Have had our timeshare (and paid it and dues) for two years now and have not enjoyed one day yet. What a total rip-off! We have already paid in over $5, 000 and have nothing to show for it!

Becky Gorman, Indianapolis

Has anyone noticed that good old Phillip, with his wealth of knowledge about bluegreen is always there to give his pathetic advice. He is can't be a bluegreen owner, he's got to be a bluegreen mole working for them, to try and put everyone down who has a complaint. I bet he even knows how many toilet rolls they use each week. SAD SAD SAD.

The omly reason that you are deede to ANY property is so when you finally refuse to be held hostage to their slimy tactics by refusing to pay they can place a foreclosure on your credit report!
SLICK HUH? Well not anymore- read the following:

HARRISBURG - Attorney General Tom Corbett today announced lawsuits today against four Florida-based companies accused of illegally marketing vacation packages, using "free" airline ticket offers and other worthless prizes to lure consumers into aggressive and deceptive timeshare presentations.

Corbett said consumer protection lawsuits were filed against Bluegreen Corporation, Bluegreen Resorts, Bluegreen Vacations Unlimited, Inc. and Great Vacations Destinations, Inc., all of Boca Raton, Florida. Bluegreen contacted consumers by phone and through kiosks at shopping malls, fairs, and festivals throughout Pennsylvania, and also operates full-time sales facilities in Hershey and King of Prussia.

"Virtually any consumer with a checkbook and a pulse allegedly qualified as a 'winner' in these promotions, " Corbett said. "Unsuspecting consumers who believed they were contest winners were actually drawn into a high pressure bait-and-switch campaign designed to push timeshare vacation packages costing thousands of dollars."

Corbett said more than 5, 700 Pennsylvania residents purchased Bluegreen timeshares, with many paying $20, 000 to $40, 000 or more for packages that violated Pennsylvania's Consumer Protection Law, the Real Estate Licensing and Registration Act, the Telemarketer Registration Act and other consumer regulations.

Phony Prizes
Corbett said that Bluegreen representatives allegedly called consumers who believed they were entering contests and other promotions promising cars, cash and vacations.

According to the lawsuit, consumers were told that they had not won the "grand prize, " but had been selected to receive other items, like free airline tickets. Consumers were also promised free gasoline and meals when they collected their prize, if they attended a 90 minute timeshare presentation.

Corbett said the lawsuit alleges that consumers who were contacted by Bluegreen were not actually randomly selected prize winners. Instead, virtually everyone who entered the contests was contacted and falsely told that they were a prize winner.

In one case, Corbett said a consumer informed a Bluegreen representative that the person they were trying to reach did not live at that address. The consumer was told that it wasn't a problem - they would give her a prize too.

High Pressure Sales and False Advertising
Corbett said that in order to collect their "prizes, " consumers were required to schedule an appointment with a Bluegreen sales representative. In some cases, consumers who believed they would be attending a 90 minute timeshare presentation were actually subjected to relentless marketing pitches that lasted five hours or more.

According to the lawsuit, numerous deceptive statements were made to consumers during these presentations in an effort to get them to sign contracts immediately, including phony claims that prices would increase the next day, misrepresentations about when and where consumers could travel if they made a purchase and false statements about certain fees being waived.

Corbett said that some consumers bought vacation programs because they were told they were entitled to a one-week stay in Hawaii, only to learn afterward that the program they purchased could not be used in Hawaii.

According to the lawsuit, consumers who sat through the timeshare presentations received "prizes" that were nothing like what they had been promised. The "four free airline tickets" were actually booklets that offered two airline tickets with each hotel room reserved, at high prices, in a limited number of cities. In some situations, consumers were required to commit to a 10 night stay at overpriced hotel rates before being able to select a local airport for their flight.

Corbett said "free" gasoline and meals that consumers were promised turned out to be coupons or certificates with lengthy terms and conditions. For instance, consumers who were promised $40 in free gas were required to submit written requests to obtain a series of gas coupons. The coupons required consumers to pay for their gas first and then mail a receipt for reimbursement, with each coupon limited to a $5 purchase, with no more than one purchase per month.

Illegal Contracts
Corbett's said contracts used by Bluegreen failed to properly inform consumers of their right to cancel their purchase. Pennsylvania law requires that consumers have five days to cancel any timeshare or campground purchase. Bluegreen is also accused of violating a state law that requires all consumer contracts to be written in easy-to-understand terms.

Do Not Call Violations
According to the lawsuit, Bluegreen made numerous calls to consumers who were on Pennsylvania's Do Not Call list, allegedly basing those calls on referrals from other customers. Additionally, the companies are accused of making repeated calls to consumers who clearly told them not to call again.

"Bluegreen took advantage of hardworking Pennsylvania residents eager to find an affordable getaway, " Corbett said. "Using deceptive contests, relentless sales presentations and misleading contracts, consumers were pressured into paying thousands of dollars for vacation packages that don't meet their needs or their budgets."

Corbett said the lawsuits seek restitution for consumers who suffered financial losses because of these deceptive or illegal practices.

Additionally, Corbett says the lawsuit asks the court to void all illegal consumer contracts and give consumers the right to cancel any agreement that did not include the state-required notice of cancellation.

The lawsuit also seeks up to $1, 000 in civil penalties for each violation of the Consumer Protection Law, or up to $3, 000 for each violation involving a senior citizen.

The lawsuits were filed in Commonwealth Court, in Harrisburg, by Senior Deputy Attorney General David Sumner of the Attorney General's Bureau of Consumer Protection.

Corbett says the investigation began after consumers contacted his office to report these practices. He encouraged other consumers who have problems with Bluegreen to file a complaint by calling the Attorney General's Consumer Protection Hotline at [protected] or submit an online consumer complaint.

www.attorneygeneral.gov/press.aspx?id=3999 LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD-NOW!

My husband and I have owned Bluegreen for approximately 15 years. We have had MANY wonderful vacations with Blue Green.

We are now on points and the key is to make your reservations EARLY. Occasionally we can't get what we want but that also happens in hotels and motels.

We have NEVER had a bad experience with Mt. Loft and their sales presentation. We did have a bad experience with The Fountains sales staff and that was a first in 15 years.

We are very thankful we bought our time share and thank Blue Green for many wonderful vacations.

this comment is true! It is very difficult to make a reservation and choose your own availablitly. I often wondered what was really going on with the booking system.

The reason they go to BGrental is that they are unsold inventory and there they do not belong to the BGvacation club.
Once those weeks are sold as points they then become available to the vacation club.
It is the same in all timeshare systems.

Bluegreen is singly the most unethical, immoral and desestible company in business today. Their sales sluts will use high pressure and out right lies to sucker people in. Then...after you've signed your name to their contract you discover on page 4 of the public offering Bluegreen is not liable for any promises made by their sales agents. Unbelievable. These parasites are without questions the lowest form of trash.

You will not get any of what your told, or shown your going to get...none of it.

They will steal your money and if you refuse to pay they will ruin your credit and threat YOU with legal action...that is incredible. What a band of puss trolls.

YOU GOT ###ED! I WORK FOR THEM AND YOU PROBABLY JUST MADE ME A FAT COMMISSION IN THE MALL SOMEWHERE! SUCKERS

Ive been dealing with blue green for 5 years. Every offer they have ever made has been kept. They are a little pushy in their presentations, but they cant make you buy anything you dont want. Go enjoy the free cruise and if you dont want to purchase a time share just let them know you're not interested. Ive taken 4 free vacations on blue green.

You think, incorrectly. I'm simply tired of people who have not taken the time to learn how to use, what they chose to purchase, represent their Bluegreen. People who come to this site need not believe all the negative comments they read. Both sides should be fairly represented. I belong to groups with thousands of happy Bluegreen owners, on Facebook.

Why is all your comments dealing with BlueGreen Scalettt1. I think you are a spy and you work for Blue Green.

First, I have to wonder how many points this " premier owner ' has... I've been a Bluegreen owner since 2006 and have never had any problem booking what I want, when I want. I created a group of happy Bluegreen owners because I was tired of all the erroneous negative information I saw posted. I have now met hundreds of happy Bluegreen owners. If you take the time to learn how to use the membership you chose to buy...you will love it !

I could write for days on the dishonest and unethical practices of Bluegreen but will limit my comments to the following: Bluegreen makes verbal and written misrepresentations at the time of sale - that is simply a fact beyond any question or doubt. Not only are they fully aware of the lies told during the sale process, the lies are premeditated. This is evidenced in Bluegreen's own documents and statements. Bluegreen purposely developed their sales process and drafted their documentation to create the ability to misrepresent and outright lie about the terms of their timeshares without any legal consequence. They literally hand out thousands of pages of documents during the sales process, including trust agreements, offering memorandums, prospectuses and other documents filled with legalese. Within these documents they disclaim any statements made during the sales process. With that protection in place, Bluegreen then sells timeshares based on lies and when called out on the lies, defends itself by pointing to a disclaimer purposely obscured by overwhelming documentation. They want the ability to sell you a lie and still force you to pay for the lie once you discover the lie. Bluegreen doesn't just rely on verbal misrepresentations and lies to sell timeshares, however. The written documents provided during the sales and closing process also contain false and misleading statements about the terms of the timeshare. We spent considerably more money to purchase a timeshare at the Silver level in order to obtain the rights and benefits of Silver level ownership, including the right to use our points to pay maintenance fees. However, when we tried to use our points to pay maintenance fees, Bluegreen said they changed the terms and refused to honor the written terms of our membership. Time and time again, Bluegreen failed to deliver the timeshare we purchased. Finally, we called them in breach and refused to pay anything further. Despite its deception and complete and udder failure to perform its contractual obligations, Bluegreen aggressively sought payment under the very contract it refused to honor. So to summarize, Bluegreen uses deceptive practices to sell you a penthouse with lots of upgrades but delivers a trailer on blocks without running water or a toilet (and which has been leased to another party for 360 days of the year). As you are standing in the unairconditioned trailer in 90% humidity and 100 degree heat with 20 occupants all around you, Bluegreen denies that the trailer is not a luxury penthouse and demands payment of the penthouse price. If you refuse to pay the penthouse price, Bluegreen repossesses the trailer and reports it as a foreclosure on a luxury penthouse in an attempt to extort payment from you. Employees of Bluegreen then troll the internet to post positive comments about Bluegreen and disparage legitimate complaints by actual Bluegreen owners.

Looney...that's funny, the name fits.

Bluegreen is singly the most unethical, immoral and desestible company in business today. Their sales sluts will use high pressure and out right lies to sucker people in. Then...after you've signed your name to their contract you discover on page 4 of the public offering Bluegreen is not liable for any promises made by their sales agents. Unbelievable. These parasites are without questions the lowest form of trash.

You will not get any of what your told, or shown your going to get...none of it.

They will steal your money and if you refuse to pay they will ruin your credit and threat YOU with legal action...that is incredible. What a band of puss trolls.

yeah i'd have to say the same thing. Don't you people ever use your brains? If someone tells you they want to show you a sales presentation, or a "walk thru" tour, and you're staying at that resort, do you think their just going to serve punch and cookies and send you on your way? C'mon, how do you think they can afford to put you up in the resort? And whatever problems you and others have...half the time it's because you don't fully understand how to use the program or how it works. Of course there will be complaints here and there, Bluegreen has over 140, 000 owners, when is everybody happy? DUH

if this is a legitimate complaint the credit bureau could fix it. When you file a complaint with a credit bureau they do investigate. If the company does not respond, the bureau will rule in your favor and assume the debt is not valid. This story is a bunch of crap. Sounds like you decided you didnt want to make these payments anymore and just stopped.

So, wait, ... you sign up for free gifts and then complain when they want something from you? Is everything in life free for you? I mean other than welfare.

And what exactly is a "snack pit"? Did they ploy you with nachos, cheese sticks and potato chips?

And how sad of you to use your "hungry 3 year old" as a way to sneak out of a presentation YOU willingly went to and agreed to in order to get your greedy mitts on your ever loving "FREE GIFT". Which I would bet money is in your kitchen cabinet. You did get those tacky ### margarita glasses, didn't you"? That's what they give to the poor families that obviously couldn't afford to know the time, much less own a time share.

This is what you get when you sign up for a timeshare.

ha ha ha ha

I am sorry to hear that you lost the use of your legs when you where in the presentation.

I hope that you have now got the use back in them.

Dear Robin,

Thank you being a good fellow citizen and saving us trusting and unsuspecting souls from the shakles of bluegreen algae.

Great work! and best of luck suing the shirt of these thugs.

I have been a bluegreen owner for several years. I have taken several nice vacations, however bluegreen does lie and it was one of the biggest mistakes i have ever made when i purchased bluegreen points. our first trip we upgraded by purchasing more points. we were supposed to be silver after t hat even on line we were listed as silver. then that all disapeared and now we are listed as vacation club owners. i have went to several owners meetings and i mention this when they try to get me to upgrade. they say i am mistaken. they act like my points are worth nothing because the are every other year. they tell me all the things that will be made available if i upgrade that are not available unless you upgrade. they told us in the beginning that if we ever wanted to sell that our timeshare would be more valuable, all lies. we pay maintenace fees for them to keep resorts in good shape, yet we are constantly incountering problems when we stay in them. doors that won`t lock, ceiling in bathroom caving in. dirty floors. the maintenace fees are a joke. if anyone knows how to get out of this mess please let me know . these valuable time shares are useless to resell. its a nightmare that bluegreen says i will have to pass on to my children when i die. as far as raising the points they haven`t but when they start a new resort they are always alot higher in points than the old ones.

My husband and I are scheduled to attend the 90 to 120 minute presentation on Tues, May 12. After 120 min I plan on getting up and telling them "thank you, but no thank you" Will receive my (2) 25.00 gift cert to Bass Pro Shops. If I have ANY problems. I will have the number to attorney general's office and will call them RIGHT THERE.
I have only been to one other "sale's pitch" which was in Hot Springs and that one lasted 90 min and I said nope nope nope.
Do you think I will have any issues with these people? Should I be prepared for a battle?

My husband and I were lied to as well. We bought the sampler package in Branson, Mo. for 1000.00, We bought it on New Years Eve 2007, We wanted to use it to go to Aruba. When we were in our presentation, the salesman told us that if the resort was booked up that we wanted, "the good thing about bluegreen is that they will put you up in a top hotel nearby, at no charge to us, the salesman also give us his cell number and said we could call him the after next week, ( 3-day rule), The first time we were able to call was after feb. 1, so we could get in the system. I called on feb 4, and aruba was booked up until Jan 2009 our points expire 12-31-08, how lucky for them. So I mentioned about putting us up in a hotel nearby, they thought I was nuts. So i called the cell phone the salesman give me and much to my suprise he now works for RCI, said bluegree was a joke and hung up on me. We finally got in at gatlinburg, tn for late oct. we still have 5800 points left and can't use them, we have tryed several other resorts, no openings, heck, we were even willing to go back to branson, but sorry, nothing open until jan. We spoke with several owners on our tennesssee trip, they were owners of the big package, 20, 000, they said they had been to aruba twice this year and are going back in feb. said they get in with as little as 2 day notice. So i come to the conclusion that a sampler owner is garbage. We could have got our hotel for tenn. cheaper than our package cost.

Sorry to say billyboy, no I don't. Just trying to help out those people who've been scammed. Why don't you take the time to learn proper English and grammar? It would make even your idiotic posts sound more intelligent!

While I'm on here-would you like to comment on the lawsuit filed by the Atty. Gen.'s Office in my state? (PA.)

No? Didn't think so!

Afterall, every ### is entilted to their opinion, so let's hear yours-###!

Hi Robin,

How you doing not seen you for long time.

What you up to you got any scams going

billy

Tell me this, why won't ANY of the people who just LOVE Bluegreen so much comment on the above LAWSUIT?

My guess would be that there is no defending these scammers.

They will post how stupid everyone is for not knowing how to use the points or they will say that they should've read the contract more closely.

THIS IS PURE [censored] and YOU ALL KNOW IT!

I think the ATTY. GENERAL in my state (Tom Corbett and his legal staff) might just be a tad smarter than all of you. Afterall- they are actually trying to help these consumers who have lost so much. YOU ARE NOT!
You are just critizing them. YOU are the ones that need help.
I will be so thrilled when the tables are turned and Bluegreen goes BANKRUPT from ALL of the lawsuits against them. It's only a matter of time.

Like I said-BETTER USE THEM POINTS NOW-(those of you that actually know how!)

Or instead of contacting Bluegreen- you may want to contact your local ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE to file a formal complaint on this company.

They have been taking advantage of consumers for far too long with their failed promises and outright lies.

The ATTORNEY GENERAL in PENNSYLVANIA (my home state) Filed suit against Bluegreen (Oct. 14, 2008) for numerous violations.

HARRISBURG - Attorney General Tom Corbett today announced lawsuits today against four Florida-based companies accused of illegally marketing vacation packages, using "free" airline ticket offers and other worthless prizes to lure consumers into aggressive and deceptive timeshare presentations.

Corbett said consumer protection lawsuits were filed against Bluegreen Corporation, Bluegreen Resorts, Bluegreen Vacations Unlimited, Inc. and Great Vacations Destinations, Inc., all of Boca Raton, Florida. Bluegreen contacted consumers by phone and through kiosks at shopping malls, fairs, and festivals throughout Pennsylvania, and also operates full-time sales facilities in Hershey and King of Prussia.

"Virtually any consumer with a checkbook and a pulse allegedly qualified as a 'winner' in these promotions, " Corbett said. "Unsuspecting consumers who believed they were contest winners were actually drawn into a high pressure bait-and-switch campaign designed to push timeshare vacation packages costing thousands of dollars."

Corbett said more than 5, 700 Pennsylvania residents purchased Bluegreen timeshares, with many paying $20, 000 to $40, 000 or more for packages that violated Pennsylvania's Consumer Protection Law, the Real Estate Licensing and Registration Act, the Telemarketer Registration Act and other consumer regulations.

Phony Prizes
Corbett said that Bluegreen representatives allegedly called consumers who believed they were entering contests and other promotions promising cars, cash and vacations.

According to the lawsuit, consumers were told that they had not won the "grand prize, " but had been selected to receive other items, like free airline tickets. Consumers were also promised free gasoline and meals when they collected their prize, if they attended a 90 minute timeshare presentation.

Corbett said the lawsuit alleges that consumers who were contacted by Bluegreen were not actually randomly selected prize winners. Instead, virtually everyone who entered the contests was contacted and falsely told that they were a prize winner.

In one case, Corbett said a consumer informed a Bluegreen representative that the person they were trying to reach did not live at that address. The consumer was told that it wasn't a problem - they would give her a prize too.

High Pressure Sales and False Advertising
Corbett said that in order to collect their "prizes, " consumers were required to schedule an appointment with a Bluegreen sales representative. In some cases, consumers who believed they would be attending a 90 minute timeshare presentation were actually subjected to relentless marketing pitches that lasted five hours or more.

According to the lawsuit, numerous deceptive statements were made to consumers during these presentations in an effort to get them to sign contracts immediately, including phony claims that prices would increase the next day, misrepresentations about when and where consumers could travel if they made a purchase and false statements about certain fees being waived.

Corbett said that some consumers bought vacation programs because they were told they were entitled to a one-week stay in Hawaii, only to learn afterward that the program they purchased could not be used in Hawaii.

According to the lawsuit, consumers who sat through the timeshare presentations received "prizes" that were nothing like what they had been promised. The "four free airline tickets" were actually booklets that offered two airline tickets with each hotel room reserved, at high prices, in a limited number of cities. In some situations, consumers were required to commit to a 10 night stay at overpriced hotel rates before being able to select a local airport for their flight.

Corbett said "free" gasoline and meals that consumers were promised turned out to be coupons or certificates with lengthy terms and conditions. For instance, consumers who were promised $40 in free gas were required to submit written requests to obtain a series of gas coupons. The coupons required consumers to pay for their gas first and then mail a receipt for reimbursement, with each coupon limited to a $5 purchase, with no more than one purchase per month.

Illegal Contracts
Corbett's said contracts used by Bluegreen failed to properly inform consumers of their right to cancel their purchase. Pennsylvania law requires that consumers have five days to cancel any timeshare or campground purchase. Bluegreen is also accused of violating a state law that requires all consumer contracts to be written in easy-to-understand terms.

Do Not Call Violations
According to the lawsuit, Bluegreen made numerous calls to consumers who were on Pennsylvania's Do Not Call list, allegedly basing those calls on referrals from other customers. Additionally, the companies are accused of making repeated calls to consumers who clearly told them not to call again.

"Bluegreen took advantage of hardworking Pennsylvania residents eager to find an affordable getaway, " Corbett said. "Using deceptive contests, relentless sales presentations and misleading contracts, consumers were pressured into paying thousands of dollars for vacation packages that don't meet their needs or their budgets."

Corbett said the lawsuits seek restitution for consumers who suffered financial losses because of these deceptive or illegal practices.

Additionally, Corbett says the lawsuit asks the court to void all illegal consumer contracts and give consumers the right to cancel any agreement that did not include the state-required notice of cancellation.

The lawsuit also seeks up to $1, 000 in civil penalties for each violation of the Consumer Protection Law, or up to $3, 000 for each violation involving a senior citizen.

The lawsuits were filed in Commonwealth Court, in Harrisburg, by Senior Deputy Attorney General David Sumner of the Attorney General's Bureau of Consumer Protection.

Corbett says the investigation began after consumers contacted his office to report these practices. He encouraged other consumers who have problems with Bluegreen to file a complaint by calling the Attorney General's Consumer Protection Hotline at [protected] or submit an online consumer complaint.

www.attorneygeneral.gov/press.aspx?id=3999 LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD-NOW!

The only people that need help are apparently the ones who bought into this mess!
USE YOUR POINTS -NOW! BLUEGREEN'S DAYS ARE NUMBERED!

wow! talk about someone that needs some help... i've been a bluegreen owner for 9 yrs. and this person talking about points giving less vacation time from 1 year to the next, needs to learn how to use their program... they need to call bluegreen and request an owner update. if most of us did'nt have training or education in our lives for our carears, we would not be able to do our jobs. any owner out there that says that they can't use their points and that bluegreen is a bad deal, needs some training. Please do yourself and your family a favor and learn how to use your Bluegreen ownership! our family has great vacations at beautiful 5 star resorts with our Bluegreen points. contact any Bluegreen vip owner service department ( at any of the resorts ) let them know that you need some help using your points and you don't know how to get your points booked. There are at least 6 or 7 ways to book your vacation... Get Help!

Lets just get a few facts straight.

I have been a member since 2003 and BG have never rasied the number of points at any resort, I also know people who have been members a lot longer and they say the same, so your statement "5 days now only 3 days next year does not have a grain of truth in it and it is you that as made that assumption.

Yes BG sells points which you use to buy vacation time, these points relate directly to the size of the unit time of year etc and do not have a $ value please compare apples with apples and not apples with oranges.

Bluegreen owns most of the resorts in the club the ones they do not own yes u are right in that it is difficult to get in this is down to the fact that BG only own ltd inventory in these resorts and have been picked up as a side issue when they have bought out a timeshare property.

It is not impossible to make reservation as you state we have never had any problems at all.

please state which resort you say had an increase in the number of points required from one year to the next.

There is a lot that you do not understand on how the BGVC operates so please join the BG group on yahoo and you will learn how to get the best out of your points.

I have 26000 points for sale too $ 20000 or what I can get. I up graded along and now I hung with a maintence bill for the rest of my life and kid's life or I can opt out for $5000 cost to me . The problem is they have us on contract and can do what they want. so they don't want to resale just make owners pay.

Pearl i agree with you, don't listen to Joe or Jarvis they obviously either work for Bluegreen or another AWFUL timeshare company.
We can sell the points for a profit BIG JOKE mine cost £13, 000 in total, so i am going to get that back am i ! who gave you the info you have (Bluegreen) and you have been lied too as well, but you know that don't you.

Well if Jarvis if you know someone that wants to buy let me know because I have had 26000 points for sale ( at a heck of a discount) for 2 years with 5 different companies (some even offer financing) and have not had a nibble in that time. Blue green is not a desirable resort due to the bad publicity they well deserve. I don't even care for a profit I JUST WANT OUT! they lie, they deceive and cheat with no concience at all, they got their check when you purchased so they don't give a d--- what you do once you leave their property.

I am really serious to sell so send anyone interested my way PLEASE
26000 points for $32000 that is $1.23 per point--heck of a deal

Pearl

the prior comment says it all, but remember you do have the option to sell your package for a profit. Why hold on to it? If you are so dissatisfied, get rid of it. The cost of points increase every year, which is CLEARLY explained to you in the presentation. Why wouldnt the maint. fees or taxes increase? Get real buddy. Sounds like you didnt have the backbone to say "NO" to a salesperson for something you really couldnt afford. Stop complaining and sell it to someone who can use it.

I want a house like you have that never needs any work done on it and your property taxes never go up.
How could you not think that MF would still the same ? who did you think were going to maintain the resorts. Come on get real and just think what you have written.
You knew how the club worked you had the sampler package
You can rent your points if you know someone who wants a break and is willing to rent from you all u have to do is make the reservation in their name and they pay the rental mony direct to you, but dont be silly and expect it to cover your monthly cost what it will cover is the MF.

When buying something as expensive as a car, you need to do research NOT listen to "slick salesmen." Sounds like your money was there for the taking...

I know it’s years later but if this is law suit is still going on I need to get in it as well. Bluegreen is such a scam. My email is kellyanncampelo97@gmail.com

I would love to be included in a class action lawsuit against Blue Green. Slimdaddy01@gmail.com. I beleive the maintenance fees are overpriced. especially every year got to Myrtle beach, the room I have always has something broken or doesn't work from day one. NDMCVA@GMAIL.COM and c.c. michael.coleman@va.gov

My husband and I would like to join the class action lawsuit. Any info on how to do that would be great! MrKaysGal@gmail.com

I am a victim of Bluegreen deceitful sales tactics. Please include me in lawsuit. These guys deserve to go down.

heatherb329@gmail.com

Has this class action suit started yet? Can I have more information? I am a VERY unhappy Bluegreen owner and want out NOW!

Add me to the list if this is still an option. Quadek34@hotmail.com

I would like to join you in this class action lawsuit. I was fooled twice by Bluegreen. I know fool me twice shame on me. I'm retired and never got the "great timeshare rental money" I could get from unused rental points that would pay for my maintenance fees. Is there a lawsuit for owners trying to get a portion of their 'investment" back?

Count me in as well. Was told today that they sell 50% to non-owners and they don't have to pay maintenance fees.

colganjoe@protonmail.com

Count me in i would like to get rid of it. This was a scam with ridiculous maintenance fees.

Udramos_78@yahoo.com

Why is it not a scam when they wont let you take it home and look it over it would take a lawyer to understand it the contract book i have is about one quarter thick would take quite a long time to read were told we didn't need to read it there word was there bond

Bluegreen is a parasite on this earth, If this timeshare is so great how come they have to force people to stay in it even after it is paid off

Show a little compassion buddy. You sound like one of those guys who has all the answers. All rise to Mr. All-knowing.

Its not a scam, just because you have not read and understood what YOU signed for does not make it a scam you signed all the paperwork you ticked all the boxes but did you read them .
It is very easy to get hold of Bluegreen you only have to look the numbers up on the net .
Since you never read what you sign then any lawyer is going to have a field day with you and will be booking his next world holiday right after your first meeting

Blue Green is the biggest joke! Any one who researches these scammers all hear the same thing. Go on ebay an you can buy 10, 000 worthless Blue/Green points for $100! Good luck using them, there will never be any openings.

Save your money and take the vacations that you want to take! Why would you pay these loser idiots $15, 000 or $30, 000 to take 1 week per year?

30k! and you can have some great vacations without all the B.S.

Avoid Blue Green at all cost!

If the $250.00 charge was not valid, why didnt you dispute the charge with your credit card company? Blue Green offers quality gifts for your time of the sales presentations, and does give you whatever they promise. If you were given Elvis tickets and a BBQ dinner, its because thats what you agreed to accept BEFORE going to the presentation. People need to learn how to just say no, and get up to leave after 90 minutes. Why would you stay 2 and a half hours if you were not interested? Think about it. I bet you ate that BBQ dinner didnt you?

A handful of pissed off people and 180, 000 happy customers...
See a trend here? Whiners!

Owned for three years and can never book a resort. Pissed that my kids have to pay for my stupid mistake in signing with these scammers. Wife and I want out. Email jlauricella35@yahoo.ca. We live in Canada, can we still be part of a class action law suit.

I purchased one of their marketing vacation deals and ran into several road blocks trying to book a reservation. Beware folks don't go for the $49 two day vacation package. I was not able to work out a booking date with these folks, so I got really irritated and decided it was okay to loose the $49. I am glad however, that I did not get stuck purchasing one of their time shares. This is one of the worst businesses that I've ever dealt with. Customer service was horrible and I never received an answer to a compliant email. I learned a valuable lesson and would like to warn folks do not fall for their scam. They offered a vacation at their property, but wanted to put me up in a Sleep Inn hotel. I suspect they won't be in business long, or they'll change names soon. There is a lot of bad info about this group on the Internet; I only wished I had seen the warnings before purchasing.

I bought a blue green pkg at myrtle beach and was pushed and pushed till I gave in they had bad attitudes when you try to back away and start you feeling like you owe them something and hold you forever and I was assaulted on new years day and I financially can not pay and they won't even help me sell what I paid for see they are not what they tell you they will do and if you are with some one and don't even co-sign you are still in bad sssss so don't do it.

I have worked with the company for over 4 years and the way they treat their employees are terrible. You start making 9.oo hour and then you never get a raise. The trip is a fake because they don’t tell you all the details over the phone like you have to pay your taxes which is $75-100 per person. Then you have to send in 100 refundable * deposit to secure your hotel and other charges. They also don’t tell you that you have to leave out on a Monday or Tuesday or you will be charged extra. The ways they handle business in the Novi Call Center is a disgrace. I would never recommend that anyone go to a presentation, buy a timeshare from this company or even work for them.

I just got hung up on when blue green resorts was told I wasn't giving out my credit card information. the rep just hung up the phone on me. RIght after she had told me about such a great offer which I supposedly signed up for but can't remember.

so beware of such great offers. Oh yeah and they offered me free airline too only to tell me that it would be at discounted rate later.

If it's sounds too good it is . Anyway I already have a timeshare and this was definitely a hard sell and too quick to close the sale. they must have given out two pages of information that i was supposed to write down so I could redeem.

I've started a Facebook page in the hopes of starting a class action lawsuit like the one in Pennsylvania. Were you lied to at your sales pitch? Join the movement to get a class action lawsuit going. http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_180578055325962

No matter what the contract says the sales pitch must be honest or it is ILLEGAL! End of story. It’s not the fault of the consumer who has been swindled. Christmas mountain sales staff makes the characters of Glengarry Glen Ross look like saints. Deceptive sales practice are also illegal in most states.

Federally it is illegal to engage in deceptive sales practices. A sale is deceptive if it.

1. Represents that goods or services have sponsorship, approval, characteristics, ingredients, uses, benefits, or qualities that they do not have. (How many were convinces they would receive some service they did not receive? The ability to rent points via blue greens web page.)

2. Represents that goods or services are of particular standard, quality, or grade, or that goods are of particular style or model, if they are of another. (How many were shown the cleanest and best unit only to find that all the other units are not as nice)

3. Disparages the goods, services, or business of another by false or misleading misrepresentation of fact (How many were told how that “other” time share was so horrible?”)

4. Makes false or misleading statements of fact concerning the reasons for, existence of, or amounts of price reductions. (How many were told that there bonus weeks were being “thrown in” as a means to get them to buy. Every time you said no, they offered to throw in something that really came with every sale.)

5. Engages in any other conduct which similarly creates the likelihood of confusion or of misunderstanding. (How many knew exactly what they were getting from the sales pitch? Not the contract signing, but the sales pitch)

That's just to mention a few. If you had any of these happen to you, then BG broke federal law, The Uniform Deceptive Trade Practices Act, and most likely state laws as well. Furthermore the Pennsylvania judge ordered them to STOP.

I’ll be starting a Facebook page for people who want to join the class action law suit to go to. And taking out ads on face book to gather people. Alone you are just a swindled owner. United we can bring a case all the way to the federal level.

SERIOUS SCAM ARTISTS. DOMINIQUE RUNS THE SHOW THERE AND SHE IS NASTY. . Just wanted to inform you of a company called Vacation Tour and Travel. They have called us for years saying we won a vacation package because we filled out some bass pro shops form (which we didn't do). We decided that it couldn't be that bad since Bass Pro Shops help market them, so we purchased a package for $129. 2 1/2 weeks later because I read the fine print on how to do it. I sent in my letter and they claim they never received my letter so they will not refund me. SCAMMERS...Never make my mistake, I should have sent it certifiied so they could never do what they did to me. They are liars and cheaters. I guess $129 is worth loosing face over. Afterwards I researched the company and I am not the only one they have done this to. I should have done this first, but the guys was really pressuring us. I would stay as far away from this company as possible. RUN the other way if they call you. They are scammers! You've probably already gotten a call or several. Tell them to lose your number. FYI People.

I am starting an OPC job at Bluegreen Resorts tomorrow. And I figured I should do some research. I'm am utterly terrified now that I've read all of this. I, myself, am a christian and have told myself that I will not, under any circumstances, lie to make money. It's immoral and nonetheless stupid. I'm only 17 years old, I graduated at 16, and I thought it was a blessing that I got the job because the pay is outstanding, but I'd rather work minimum wage and be honest than lie and make 2000$ a week.
I know so many people that would do the job, regardless if they knew the company would screw over the people. I'm not one of those people. I appreciate everyone's comments, even though some were quite unnecessary and I will definitely be keeping a close eye on what I'm being told to do and how to do it.
God bless.

Hi Lets be Honest:

Let's discuss, why did you buy your timeshare and how much research did you do in advance. Or, did you go on a free weekend to get free gifts and you were tricked?

I have an idea that I might know your answer... I love reading comments from people about being "tricked" into buying. Too funny!

Please we need to get the word out! Good ! Wish I had seen this before. My life is now a living nightmare thanks to Bluegreen.

These guys should be in jail. I nearly got talked into one of these "free vacations" that ended up costing me $400.
At the end of the 40 min sales pitch and after I gave my credit card details I was finally told half the story - a damn timeshare sales scheme. I have never fallen for anything like this before - they are very skillful at getting you in and misleading you. Now I'm still trying to get my money back, and believe me they are not making it easy.

First of all anyone who believes they won a contest that they did not enter, deserve what they get.

However, Blue Green tried that stuff with me, I knew I did not win a contest, but I knew that time share companies DO give away good stuff to sit through their presentation. As for whether it is a 45 minute presentation or a 3 hour one they do not chain to the chair if you chose to sit there 3 hours, and than you chose to purchase the time share, than those were choices you made, don't blame the sale person.

Here is my experience. I knew it was a time share, I also knew I didi not win anything, but I went to the presentation anyway just to see what it was about. I sat through about an hour, than tried the sample package which cost about $900. I than went on 2 trips to Boyne Highlands, and received a $50 Gift card, a free weekend in Vegas, and 4 plane tickets, which the informed my right away that I could not use the plane tickets and the Vegas trip together. After the sample package was over I than chose to purchase the time share. In just 3 years I have traveled to Mexico, Aruba, Florida, and Boyne. I am planning St Martin now. I also recomended Blue Green to a friend who sat through a 1 hour and 15 minute presentation in Novi, but did NOT purchase anything, he still got a weekend trip to Myrtle Beach, 4 plane tickets which he used to visit family in Florida and a $50 gift card.

My experience with Blue Green has been great As long as you know what you are getting into when you attend the meeting. People that think they are getting something extraordinary for nothing are just fooling themselves, understand you are going to a sales pitch, if you cannot say no than don't go.

Yeah, your correct Jarvis, the only problem is that the people selling this "real estate" ARE NOT licensed real estate agents!
So, that alone is a big violation of the law in ALL states!
HELLO?
You're like phil who talks out of his ###!

Hey ah...Jarvis, read it and weep!

HARRISBURG - Attorney General Tom Corbett today announced lawsuits today against four Florida-based companies accused of illegally marketing vacation packages, using "free" airline ticket offers and other worthless prizes to lure consumers into aggressive and deceptive timeshare presentations.

Corbett said consumer protection lawsuits were filed against Bluegreen Corporation, Bluegreen Resorts, Bluegreen Vacations Unlimited, Inc. and Great Vacations Destinations, Inc., all of Boca Raton, Florida. Bluegreen contacted consumers by phone and through kiosks at shopping malls, fairs, and festivals throughout Pennsylvania, and also operates full-time sales facilities in Hershey and King of Prussia.

"Virtually any consumer with a checkbook and a pulse allegedly qualified as a 'winner' in these promotions, " Corbett said. "Unsuspecting consumers who believed they were contest winners were actually drawn into a high pressure bait-and-switch campaign designed to push timeshare vacation packages costing thousands of dollars."

Corbett said more than 5, 700 Pennsylvania residents purchased Bluegreen timeshares, with many paying $20, 000 to $40, 000 or more for packages that violated Pennsylvania's Consumer Protection Law, the Real Estate Licensing and Registration Act, the Telemarketer Registration Act and other consumer regulations.

Phony Prizes
Corbett said that Bluegreen representatives allegedly called consumers who believed they were entering contests and other promotions promising cars, cash and vacations.

According to the lawsuit, consumers were told that they had not won the "grand prize, " but had been selected to receive other items, like free airline tickets. Consumers were also promised free gasoline and meals when they collected their prize, if they attended a 90 minute timeshare presentation.

Corbett said the lawsuit alleges that consumers who were contacted by Bluegreen were not actually randomly selected prize winners. Instead, virtually everyone who entered the contests was contacted and falsely told that they were a prize winner.

In one case, Corbett said a consumer informed a Bluegreen representative that the person they were trying to reach did not live at that address. The consumer was told that it wasn't a problem - they would give her a prize too.

High Pressure Sales and False Advertising
Corbett said that in order to collect their "prizes, " consumers were required to schedule an appointment with a Bluegreen sales representative. In some cases, consumers who believed they would be attending a 90 minute timeshare presentation were actually subjected to relentless marketing pitches that lasted five hours or more.

According to the lawsuit, numerous deceptive statements were made to consumers during these presentations in an effort to get them to sign contracts immediately, including phony claims that prices would increase the next day, misrepresentations about when and where consumers could travel if they made a purchase and false statements about certain fees being waived.

Corbett said that some consumers bought vacation programs because they were told they were entitled to a one-week stay in Hawaii, only to learn afterward that the program they purchased could not be used in Hawaii.

According to the lawsuit, consumers who sat through the timeshare presentations received "prizes" that were nothing like what they had been promised. The "four free airline tickets" were actually booklets that offered two airline tickets with each hotel room reserved, at high prices, in a limited number of cities. In some situations, consumers were required to commit to a 10 night stay at overpriced hotel rates before being able to select a local airport for their flight.

Corbett said "free" gasoline and meals that consumers were promised turned out to be coupons or certificates with lengthy terms and conditions. For instance, consumers who were promised $40 in free gas were required to submit written requests to obtain a series of gas coupons. The coupons required consumers to pay for their gas first and then mail a receipt for reimbursement, with each coupon limited to a $5 purchase, with no more than one purchase per month.

Illegal Contracts
Corbett's said contracts used by Bluegreen failed to properly inform consumers of their right to cancel their purchase. Pennsylvania law requires that consumers have five days to cancel any timeshare or campground purchase. Bluegreen is also accused of violating a state law that requires all consumer contracts to be written in easy-to-understand terms.

Do Not Call Violations
According to the lawsuit, Bluegreen made numerous calls to consumers who were on Pennsylvania's Do Not Call list, allegedly basing those calls on referrals from other customers. Additionally, the companies are accused of making repeated calls to consumers who clearly told them not to call again.

"Bluegreen took advantage of hardworking Pennsylvania residents eager to find an affordable getaway, " Corbett said. "Using deceptive contests, relentless sales presentations and misleading contracts, consumers were pressured into paying thousands of dollars for vacation packages that don't meet their needs or their budgets."

Corbett said the lawsuits seek restitution for consumers who suffered financial losses because of these deceptive or illegal practices.

Additionally, Corbett says the lawsuit asks the court to void all illegal consumer contracts and give consumers the right to cancel any agreement that did not include the state-required notice of cancellation.

The lawsuit also seeks up to $1, 000 in civil penalties for each violation of the Consumer Protection Law, or up to $3, 000 for each violation involving a senior citizen.

The lawsuits were filed in Commonwealth Court, in Harrisburg, by Senior Deputy Attorney General David Sumner of the Attorney General's Bureau of Consumer Protection.

Corbett says the investigation began after consumers contacted his office to report these practices. He encouraged other consumers who have problems with Bluegreen to file a complaint by calling the Attorney General's Consumer Protection Hotline at [protected] or submit an online consumer complaint.

www.attorneygeneral.gov/press.aspx?id=3999 LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD-NOW!

Who are you people trying to get over on?! Blue-Green is far from a scam. If you are paying a monthly payment to them it is because you chose to purchase the time share. It is a very formal process, and is actually considered real estate; therefore your payments are considered a mortgage. There is no way on earth, let me repeat NO WAY you could have "bought this offer blind". I am also a Blue-Green owner, and it is completely legitimate as well as a great value. My family and I use their resorts several times a year, and this is one of the best purchases we have ever made. Not only must you agree to the financing, you actually have to choose an offer that best suits your needs as your stays are based on a points system. So, the moral of this email is this: Blue Green does not scam anyone--if you are an owner of their property, it is because you chose to do so and knew exactly what you were buying. If anyone out there doesnt believe me, just go sit through one of their presentations and speak with a sales person. You will see for yourself. Yeah, I must admit they can be a bit pushy during the sales presentations, but it is a "sales" job, and why wouldnt they be persistent? Those of you who say you were scammed or this is a negative mark on your credit report: YOU NEED TO START PAYING YOUR BILLS AND BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE OBLIGATIONS IN WHICH YOU AGREE TO. Im sure you enjoyed the free gift card or cash they gave you just for touring the property and listening to the presentation. If you didnt want to make such a large purchase, all you have to say is "NO". I took the promotions 3 times and declined before I decided to purchase.

Have you gotten out of your nightmare yet, I'm Having the SAME ONE, only I'm now trying to purchase a house and with this nonsense on my credit, i'm having the hardest time! I need a way out as well, if you have found out any info on getting out PLEASE let me know! This HOUSE is a REal thing for me my husband and two Kids, we need a house TO Live in!

This company is being used with Festiva Adventure Club, be afraid if they contact you. My husband and I were issued a "FREE" 4 day cruise certficate that ended up costing us 679.00. Yea, so much for free. I did receive a confirmation email, however it was misleading, the pending amount looked like it was waiting on verfication on the free cruise certificate. Only found out I was being charged full amount; not just tax, port fees, govt fees by looking at my credit card. When I called to complain, Monique wouldn't let me talk, I was yelling in the phone for her to shut up and my co-worker and I could hear her laughing in the background. The staff representing the travel agency suck.

you need to call toll free your attorney generals office in your state and talk to his assistant and you will be amazed at what a scam this Company is -- you need to be happy that the $49 upset you and waved a hopefully big red flag I am in the middle of trying to save ou excellent credit rating and invoved in 2 state class action suits against BG for lack of performance --in short they will tell you anything to get you hooked and will make it as difficult as possible to give you what you have paid forgo to Blue Green complaints .com Joanne McNeil

did you look at the brochure you recieved? You should have a confirmation number on it.

I'm pretty sure that she meant $1000.00 per year. Still outrageous by any standard- not to mention club dues and the actual cost per mth. of the timeshare (probably financed through Blue[censored] at 15.9% interest) Yes, it is far too much to pay for ANYTHING no less a vacation.

And as stated in the lawsuit- why is anyone with a checking acct. and a pulse eligible to purchase? There is no credit check of any kind run on ANYONE who purchases these "points" WHY?

Well, my guess would be that MANY of the potential customers would not qualify for the purchase in the first place. I know that if I were offering a service to the public at large I would run a credit check to make sure that my customers could actually afford what I was selling- And so would MOST companies.
This is the reason they ask what your annual income is before being invited to a sales presentation. They think that just because a couple or individual makes over $50, 000 per year that they can afford to spend tens of thousands of $$$ on a TIMESHARE.

Nevermind that their mortgage pymt. is $2, 000.-$4, 000. a month and all of their bills practically exceed their income with their credit cards all maxed out.
Bluegreen thinks hey- they make 50k pr. yr. -they can afford this.

And let's be honest here folks, you should know what you can and cannot afford.
Now the way you were lied to and taken advantage of is not right, and please don't misunderstand what I'm saying here. But, you must take at least a little of the responsibility here. After signing on isn't really the time to figure out that you can't afford it!
However, I'm not giving Blue[censored] a pass here. The way they market their service violates MANY consumer protection laws. Please go to my earlier posts to take a look at an abbreviated version of the lawsuit filed by the Atty. GENERAL in PA.
Then tell me if anything sounds familiar?

I have never heard of someone paying over $1000 a month in MF. You are as full of BS as what you are writing.

You have a choice of over 40 resorts to use your points at
MF are not $1000 per month ther are a flat $290 + 0.033 cents per point per year.

Marathon has studios, 1bed apartments and 2 bed apparments.