I was approached to sell my timeshare in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. The company sent me a letter from the Scotiabank (which I now know should be reported to the Scotiabank for using their letterhead) saying that they hold money for me in an escrow account from a company who was looking for this type of timeshare. The company (more particularly a James Burgen) advised me that there was a new tax (provincial) from the Mexican government that I should send before they release the funds. Mr. Burgen thereafter asked for a federal tax and a third time for an escrow tax. I found it realistic as I thought the Mexican wanted its share of the sale. He was supposed to release the funds on August 12. I heard nothing from him. I sent him an email and left a message on the voice mail saying that I would report him. He left a message on my voice mail on August 22 saying that he was preparing the transfer. I now that it takes one day to obtain the transfer. So he ripped me of $10,000.00 (which amount was to be reimbursed along with the price of the timeshare). I have all the exchange of emails and all the paper to prove it.
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