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Any Problems as of late? (Reply to this comment)
by angry2
Anything happening with Vacation Brokers lately? Seems Tesky is laying low for a while eh?
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Jan 05 '09
5:39 am PST
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What about trendsetters? (Reply to this comment)
by berta1066
WOW! for years I have been suffering alone. I am in the same sort of situation as you guys are, but not with Kymbo, with a membership that was "tranferred" from trendsetters int.I bought my timeshare 20 years ago, then it was bought out by vacation brokers. I have been fighting them for years about firstly, the promissory note, then the maintenance fees. I "own" a biennial, every other year, and was to pay maintenance fees every other year. Vacation brokers came along and started billing me every year, that's double the payments, then began increasing the amounts every year. I was young and stupid, and after a small resistance each and every year, and with an annual call to the company reminding them that I was only to pay every other year, I would receive an annual invoice for fees. I have been sent to a collection agency last year, and even though I have used the services (only 4 times in 20 years) none of the harassment has ever ceased. They have never produced any document that states that I am required to pay every year-they just say that I have to. When I told them that I was only to pay every other year under the trendsetters arrangement they stated that was why they went out of business.???When they finally received nothing from me but nasty e-mails and no payment, they sent me my original contract with them, wherein it states that i am only obligated to pay "anually or as required". I was only required every other year. Apparently, they read the contract differently than I.It is not only the US citizens that have problems and I have contacted the better business bureau as well.We all fell victim to a fast sales pitch. No doubt about that. There are laws and we must fight using whatever we have available to us. I have never seen a lawyer because the fee exceeded the amount that I actually owed VBII. They have recently taken to adding a new fee for late payments on to the already generous charges that they have-2% per month- which is 24% per annum, and their 5% outstanding per month, which is 60% per annum, then $25 per month is now levied as well. That is illegal.ALL ON MONEY i DON'T REALLY OWE THEM. How about that. Trying to sell now, but that is dangerous too. Lots of ripoffs out there with that too. Everybody go to the BBB to revoke their accreditation. They'll have to do something with us then. I have to go and see a lawyer now. I am not going to give up until they refund every cent of late payment charges. i will pay EVERY OTHER YEAR. I am an honest person and will pay what I agreeed to. They should try it, less headaches in the long run for them.
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Sep 30 '08
8:33 am PDT
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Re: Re: Re: GROUP OF KYMBO HATERS (Reply to this comment)
by jms440809
I wrote several responses over 2 to 3 years ago when Citibank refunded every penny of my money to the tune of $5,900.00 review my previous responses at jms440809. Good luck, our original group contacted CH 7, never heard from anyone believe it was Ruth to the Rescue may have been CH 4 I was duped by Roark Vacation in Branson, MO has anyone had contact with these rip off artist I believe they may also be linked to Kymbo & all the others. They agreed only give me half of my $4,700, even though like Kymbo we never got the free trip or any other trip or any benefits. So I am still dealing with Sears & Citibank who are now in cahoots on all these scams. Good luck to all of you & God bless. Hope this was helpful. Oh I got my justice with Kymbo through the help of Planet Feedback.com a very good "free complaint" site. They also have free tel. #1-888-333-3222 8-5 est. Last time I called so ck this out. Again, good luck
jms440809
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Aug 23 '08
8:00 pm PDT
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Re: Re: Also scammed by Vacation Brokers / Kymbo (Reply to this comment)
by milo1gus
CHARKAR88 AND DRACR1124
Our group will be filing a lawsuit against Vacation Brokers and John Teskey. The more people that get involved the less it will cost each of us. Contact me for more information.
SSCIANDRA@HEIGHTSINC.COM
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Aug 22 '08
4:29 am PDT
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Re: Re: Also scammed by Vacation Brokers / Kymbo (Reply to this comment)
by milo1gus
for more information contact Sal at ssciandra@heightsinc.com. would like to talk to you
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Aug 21 '08
6:07 pm PDT
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Re: Also scammed by Vacation Brokers / Kymbo (Reply to this comment)
by charkar88
We were scammed too!
My husband and I were scammed by this company in 2001. We had no idea what we were getting into and have not received any service from the company. We tried to cancel quickly but were told that we could not because the transaction took place in Canada. At first, we tried to make payments to fulfill our obligation, but then, we began hearing about Kymbo, Vacation Brokers and lawsuits. We were even sent letters and told not to pay Vacation Brokers. Now it is 2008 and we are receiving collection notices from an agency in Michigan. Does anyone know where this will end? We have recently moved out of Michigan and missed the WXYZ report. What was the outcome of the investigation? We would love to know.
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Aug 11 '08
3:23 am PDT
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Also scammed by Vacation Brokers / Kymbo (Reply to this comment)
by dracr1124
I am also being hounded by Vacation Brokers after being scammed by Kymbo International into purchasing a "trial membership" that I was supposedly able to cancel anytime within the first year. Almost immediately, I began receiving accusatory letters from both VB and KI -- each saying that the other company was crooked. Since these letters were frightening and there had been news stories at that time about groups being stranded in foreign countries by vacation companies and about travel agents taking money and then disappearing, I decided to cut my losses and cancelled the TRIAL membership immediately. I even paid the first year's "dues" -- thinking they wouldn't be able to say I owed them anything. I NEVER went anywhere or used any of the vouchers for a free cruise or hotels, etc. Several years later, I began getting threatening notices that I owed Vacation Brokers dues for the years after I cancelled and now I have been contacted by a collection agency saying I owe thousands of dollars.
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Aug 07 '08
7:57 pm PDT
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Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Channel7/WXYZ wants to hear from you about Vacation Brokers (Reply to this comment)
by angiebru
My meeting with my lawyer went o.k.
She is writing a letter to the collection agency.
She said not to worry about it but I am still concerned. I'm kind of thinking a letter isn't going to clear it up just by the crazy things I've been hearing vacation brokers do. I'll definetly let you know what happens.
Good luck!
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Jul 28 '08
2:39 pm PDT
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Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Channel7/WXYZ wants to hear from you about Vacation Brokers (Reply to this comment)
by milo1gus
Angiebru: Contact me. I'm part of the group that helped to expose Vacation Brokers on TV-7 Detroit. There is something you can do about the collection agency without going to an attorney. In addtion, the VB contracts are based on Canadian law which makes a U.S. attorney useless unless he/she is licensed to pratice in Canada. We however have a Canadian attorney ready to file for us and the more the merrier as regards reducing the legal fee's we each have to pay. Can't say anymore without tipping our hand to "the enemy". Respond to
milo1gus@yahoo.com for more information
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Jul 25 '08
4:39 pm PDT
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Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Channel7/WXYZ wants to hear from you about Vacation Brokers (Reply to this comment)
by nileshw1
Angiebru,
How was your meeting with your lawyer?
We are in the same situation and will be meeting with a lawyer next week?
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Jul 25 '08
3:04 pm PDT
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TV interview (Reply to this comment)
by smarter369
So Teskey says he will deal with us on an individual basis, ha ha.... The Canadian collection agency must have received our letter saying that we are not paying a cent since we don't owe a cent in real life - and so that agency has sent the account to another agency. They will get a letter also from us. Not sure why they continue to be idiots about all of it, except for the fact that there will be that unique individual who feels threatened and will pay. Free money for Teskey/collection agency. I can't see the sense in paying anyone for anything that has to do with these crooks. Even the lawyer who says he will help us all, he wants big bucks. If he were so concerned he would donate his time, knowing that we have all already been taken advantage. The advice is not to pay. Stay connected. United we stand and divided we fall. Know that we are right.
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Jul 25 '08
10:10 am PDT
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Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Channel7/WXYZ wants to hear from you about Vacation Brokers (Reply to this comment)
by angiebru
I too was sucked into a trial membership for 5 years and paid a $2000 deposit, never received a free cruise, never used our membership. I believe in 2003 when Kymbo went under and vacation brokers took over ,we then started receiving bills for maintenance fees. I refused to pay because we never used the membership. It's now 7 seven years later and I have a collection agency from Michigan coming after me and my husband for 2100.00 dollars in late and collection fees. I am meeting with a lawyer tomorrow. Can someone let me know if their was a class action lawsuit filed or what happened when they received a collection letter. I hate to even put any more money into them by hiring a lawyer but do not know what to do
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Jul 23 '08
7:05 pm PDT
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Be part of the solution (Reply to this comment)
by lindy143
If you believe Vacation Brokers is guilty of unethical practices contact Mary Lou Paratore of the American Resort Development Association MParatore@arda.org
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Jun 18 '08
2:19 pm PDT
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Stand up and voice it!! (Reply to this comment)
by lindy143
If you believe Vacation Brokers Inc. is guilty of
unethical practices contact Ross Perlmutter at
the Canadian Resort Development Association
crda@rogers.com
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Jun 18 '08
2:17 pm PDT
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Re: are you still happy with Kymbo???? (Reply to this comment)
by crro37
I am wondering if you are still happy with your membership???
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Jun 16 '08
9:45 am PDT
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Re: Kymbo/Resort Villa/Vacation Brokers (Reply to this comment)
by wildwalt13
If you look below at one of my posts I list all the companys that we found with connections to Kymbo Tours...most have some connection to the Gura family...or former employees of theirs...some splintered off from the original..and some claim to have bought the contracts of Kymbo Tours...THE THING THEY ALL HAVE IN COMMON.....THEY ARE SCAMMERS.
I HAVE SAID TIME AND TIME AGAIN ...
STOP PAYING....TAKE ANY THREATENING LETTERS TO A LAWYER...PLEASE...PLEASE...PLEASE...
STOP PAYING...
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Jun 15 '08
5:01 am PDT
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Kymbo/Resort Villa/Vacation Brokers (Reply to this comment)
by lindy143
Does anyone know if there's a relationship between
Kymbo / Resort Villa / Vacation Brokers? Please send answers to: ssciandra@heightsinc.com
Thanks all*
ps. we do know the relationship between Kymbo/Vacation Brokers but where does Resort Villa fit in?
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Jun 12 '08
1:41 pm PDT
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Re: Re: Re: Re: Channel7/WXYZ wants to hear from you about Vacation Brokers (Reply to this comment)
by lindy143
Currently, we are in contact with Detroit's Channel 7 news. If you are interested in a lawsuit please attend a meeting at Channel 7 studios, Southfield MI. Legal proceedings may begin thereafter. We need your help. We will be posting info on Epinions.com soon.
http://www.epinions.com/content_1140105348/show_~allcom
What is your situation? Please explain your experience with Kymbo.
Thank you,
Debbie
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Jun 05 '08
12:12 pm PDT
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Re: Re: Re: Channel7/WXYZ wants to hear from you about Vacation Brokers (Reply to this comment)
by annchannel7
This is Ann Mullen at Channel 7. My email is amullen@wxyz.com ----NOT amullen@wxyx.com
Please correct that. Feel free to contact me.
Thanks, Ann Mullen 248-827-9467
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Jun 03 '08
6:49 am PDT
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Re: Re: Channel7/WXYZ wants to hear from you about Vacation Brokers (Reply to this comment)
by smarter369
Hoping Channel 7 can make some sense of what Vacation Brokers is all about. Send email to Ann at Channel 7. amullen@wxyx.com
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Jun 02 '08
4:08 pm PDT
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Re: Channel7/WXYZ wants to hear from you about Vacation Brokers (Reply to this comment)
by rippedoffcust
Please provide an eMail where you can be contacted.
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Jun 01 '08
3:50 pm PDT
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Channel7/WXYZ wants to hear from you about Vacation Brokers (Reply to this comment)
by annchannel7
I am a producer for Channel 7/WXYZ. We plan to do a report on Vacation Brokers and the many complaints lodged against the company.
We would love to hear from you. Please contact me by email or phone.
Thanks so much, Ann Mullen 248-827-9467
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May 29 '08
2:08 pm PDT
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Channel 7/WXYZ want to hear from you on Vacation Brokers (Reply to this comment)
by annchannel7
I am a producer for Channel 7/WXYZ. We want to do a report on Vacation Brokers and want to hear from you. Please share your stories and experiences with us about Vacation Brokers.
I can be reached by phone or email.
THanks, Ann Mullen 248-827-9467
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May 29 '08
2:03 pm PDT
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Re: Help may be on the horizon all (Reply to this comment)
by wildwalt13
I want to wish you LUCK with any action you are thinking of takeing.
As one of the frist people to write on this site about these companys...my wife and I..Canadians..
have just writen off or losses as a learning experience...$3000.00 ...
After talking to a local lawyer..and becomeing a member of a local...Windsor/Detroit...group..looking into the companys involved in one way or another..with Kymbo....my wife and I have just done the typical Canadain thing and rolled over and stopped trying to fight ..we figure our money is long gone.
If you check my remarks on this site you will find a list of companys we found that where connectted in some way to this scam...
We stopped playing the game and have never in 6 years recieved a bill ...and our trial membership ..good for 5 years..has expired..
If i do get a bill from ANYONE..claiming to be from ANY COMPANY..having to do with this scam..they will be very sorry cause I will chace them down and close them down ..one way or another...
Please read my comments below with the list of companys that have been connected to this scam.
and...
GOOD LUCK...BUT..MOST OF ALL..
STOP PAYING ANY AND ALL BILLS...PLEASE.
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Apr 13 '08
4:11 am PDT
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Help may be on the horizon all (Reply to this comment)
by lindy143
I've received many notes from others who have been duped by Kymbo/Vacation Brokers/Ridings Financial. We now may have a "Do er" among us that will try to blaze a path to justice. If you have interest in joining a possible class action suit please send your information to: debbie3499@gmail.com
Thank you all for contacting me. I'm very sorry you've all been preyed upon this company as I was. Good Luck!!
Sincerely,
Melinda
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Apr 12 '08
8:19 pm PDT
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Re: Re: Re: Let's Work Together to Beat this Scam! (Reply to this comment)
by angry2
I would like to beat this together. Please contact me at Debbie3499@gmail.com
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Apr 11 '08
1:21 pm PDT
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Interested in Lawsuit? (Reply to this comment)
by angry2
I signed up in 2002, I paid my membership in full to VBX. I didn't receive the free vacation either even after jumping thru all their hoops. Vacation Broker's sent Collection agency after me. I've contacted the BBB, the CRDA and Mr. Tesky himself. I have supporting documentation, do you? Even after attempting to use the service, Vacation Broker's (Marilyn) said if I felt apprehensive I shouldn't rent the property! I am in contact with a couple attorneys. Please contact me at Debbie3499@gmail to coordinate a plan of action.
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Apr 11 '08
1:18 pm PDT
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Re: Re: I HOPE THIS HELPED SOME OF YOU (Reply to this comment)
by angry2
Please contact me at Debbie3499@gmail.com to discuss some of your experiences. In answer to your question on epinions. Yes, I have received a letter from the Credit Bureau of Canada Collections. I have 10 days to pay the bill.
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Apr 11 '08
1:09 pm PDT
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Re: Re: Re: Re: GROUP OF KYMBO HATERS (Reply to this comment)
by angry2
I have had similar problems, please contact me at Debbie3499@gmail.com if interested in a class action lawsuit.
Thank you!
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Apr 11 '08
7:52 am PDT
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Re: Re: Re: STOP ALL PAYMENTS...NOW. (Reply to this comment)
by angry2
Hi,
My name is Debbie and I just received a letter from a collection agency in regard to problems with Vacation Brokers and Kymbo, can you please contact me at Debbie3499@gmail.com?
Thank you,
Debbie
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Apr 11 '08
7:51 am PDT
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