Fraudulent timeshare companies are pressuring owners into expensive, harmful deals using fear and misinformation. ARDA CEO Jason Gamel says prevention starts with understanding how you plan to use a timeshare and getting unbiased education from the Timeshare Consumer Protection Center. About 10 million U.S. households own timeshares, and many want to sell, but exits should be realistic: this is not an investment, and returns aren’t guaranteed. Red flags include unsolicited outreach and promises of quick, easy exits; even legitimate processes can take weeks or months. Owners should review all terms and prices before hiring a third party.

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