timeshare fraud
Coverage of timeshare fraud in the Nexus archive.
- DOJ charges 5 Mexican cartel bosses in drug trafficking, timeshare fraud schemes that stole over $400M from Americans
Five CJNG cartel bosses face DOJ charges over drug trafficking and a timeshare fraud scheme that stole $400 million from 6,000 Americans.
- 5 Mexican cartel bosses charged in weapons, drug trafficking, timeshare fraud schemes, DOJ says
The U.S. Department of Justice announced federal charges against five senior members of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) for drug trafficking, weapons offenses, and a timeshare fraud scheme targeting elderly Americans. The fraud involved deceptive tactics like fake government communications and impersonated lawyers to extract payments from victims.
- Mexican Cartels Targeting Americans in Timeshare Fraud Scams, FBI Warns
The FBI has warned of an increase in timeshare fraud scams targeting American property owners, with criminals exploiting victims through false pretenses. Mexican cartels are reportedly behind these schemes that trick timeshare owners into paying large sums of money.