How to Avoid Timeshare Rental Scams

If you own timeshare points and are thinking about renting unused weeks, you are not alone — and neither are the scammers who target owners. This guide covers high-level warning signs so you can evaluate any company (including us) with clear eyes.

Start with money. Legitimate managers typically do not charge large upfront “activation,” “marketing,” or “legal” fees just to enroll. Be cautious of anyone who demands wire transfers, gift cards, or cryptocurrency before you have a written agreement you understand.

Pressure is another red flag. High-pressure calls, “today only” offers, and threats about losing your points if you don’t act immediately are classic tactics. A real partner gives you time to read documents and ask questions — ideally with a spouse or trusted advisor on the line.

Check identity basics: a physical business address, a reachable phone number, clear company legal name, and written terms that explain revenue share, who markets the inventory, and how (and when) you get paid. Search the company name with words like “complaint” or “scam,” and review independent ratings where available.

Finally, be careful with unsolicited offers to “buy” or “exit” your timeshare for a large fee. Exit and transfer schemes are a different product category from rental management — and many owners lose money to bad actors. If something sounds too good to be true, pause.

BNB Services is an independent rental management company. We do not charge an upfront fee to join our owner program, and we earn when rentals succeed. Always read your agreement and ask questions before you sign.