I was contacted by phone by CVS stating that they had a buyer for a timeshare we had in Las Vegas, NV. For only $999 they would prepare and process the paperwork. I gave them my Credit Card Number and expected a check within 45 days, as promised. After 45 days I called them and the deal had fallen through, even though the "buyer" had been pre-approved. They had a secondard buyer on the hook and to give them another 45 days. When I asked to speak to my origianl contact I was told that he (Ryan or something like that) was no longer with them. I waited through a few more 45 day periods and filed a complaint with the Florida AG and contacted my credit card company for a reverse charge (which I did get). Practically within hours after the AG filed charges, I got a call from another outfit that said they felt so bad that I had been swindled by CVS and they wanted to refund the $999 by putting it into ANOTHER Credit Card account that they wanted me to give them. Before I could tell him where to shove the refund (which I already got from my CC company) he said, "I have an emergency and have to go now. I'll call you back." I had visions of the law pounding on his door with a warrant but can't verify. Anyway, I got cheated out of describing this jerks ancesstry to him because he never did call me back. I think his company was called something like Creative Vacations Procedures. He seemed to have detailed knowledge of CVS. I'm guessing the same person I talked to at CVS. Anyway, the best advice I'v received through all of this crap is, DON'T GIVE THEM ANY MONEY UPFRONT. Offer to double their commission taking it out of the proceeds of the sale. See how fast you get a dialtone.
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