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Originally Posted by PJTSytms97
Hi,
We were defrauded out of $6175 by Boutique Resort La Jolla, Mazatlan, Mexico. From what I have read from other fellow victims, the only way to get a refund is to hire your own lawyer. The US Embassy to Mexico website, has a list of Mexican attorneys to choose from. Some of the other travel sites, also have listed Mexican attorneys that have been able to obtain refunds, with a cost of 20%-30% of the recovery. Since my cost was relatively small, by example, it would not be worth it to pursue Boutique Resort La Jolla with my own private attorney. I currently have a fraud case against the resort with PROFECO in Mexico City. Over the past year, I have heard many differing opinions about this consumer protection agency, but I remain hopeful of a just outcome. I am fortunate, that I was defrauded out of my downpayment only, and not the entire purchase price listed in the sales agreement.
I found out shortly after I signed the contract with the resort, that they had no intention of every trying to sell my previously owned timeshare. I too, applied for a Bank of America credit card, which was conveniently supplied by our salesman, Fernando Lobato. I submitted written proof of fraud to Bank of America, following the purchase, and I was still made to pay the credit card, or risk having my credit destroyed for years to come. This entire experience has led me to decide to make alternative travel plans in the future. We do not plan to return to Mexico in the near future. Our elected officials should look at the numbers of Americans who fall prey to unscrupulous Mexican timeshare
sales fraud. I wish you luck in obtaining a refund.
Regards,
PJT
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Boutique Resort La Jolla and I reached a settlement agreement. On December 16, 2009 I received one-half of my earnest money down payment from the resort. I agreed to remove one-half (11) of my internet posts from the websites. I completed my part of the agreement on December 17, 2009. Within the next 30 days, or by January 17, 2010, the resort is to reimburse the remaining one-half of my earnest money downpayment. Upon receipt of the refund, I agreed to remove the remaining one-half (11) of my internet posts from the websites. Hopefully, on January 17, 2010, this two-year long ordeal will come to a mutually agreed upon end.