Additional Information
Additional Information for St. Anthony Falls Escrow Service
- Location of This Business
- 221 SE Main Street, Minneapolis, MN 55413
- BBB File Opened:
- 10/3/2016
- Business Management
- Owner/ Manager, Principal
- Contact Information
Principal
- Owner/ Manager, Principal
Customer Contact
- Owner/ Manager, Principal
- Additional Business Information
- Additional Info
BBB has learned this is a fraudulent entity posing as a timeshare escrow service. We also have reason to believe they are not located in downtown Minneapolis as they claim on their website.
On October 3, 2016, BBB has received a report from an individual who lost $80,000 to this entity as part of a supposed timeshare transaction. The funds were wired to Mexico, which is always the sign of a fraudulent timeshare scheme.
Over the last two years, many companies claiming to be located in the Midwest and purporting to offer timeshare reselling services have proved to be fraudulent foreign entities with no local presence.
People who are hoping to sell timeshare properties should be aware that requests to pay money upfront are usually the sign of a fraudulent operation. BBB offers these tips to those seeking to sell their timeshares:
* Be realistic. In regard to timeshares, it's generally a buyer's - not a seller's - market. Unscrupulous timeshare resellers may contact you claiming that your property is in demand and they can sell it immediately; unfortunately, these promises often prove to be false.
* Be Wary of Upfront Fees - Consider opting for a company that offers to sell for a fee only after the timeshare is sold. Many complaints to BBB regarding bogus timeshare resellers involve situations where people were told they needed to wire "advance appraisal fees," escrow funds or that they just had to pay closing costs and their timeshare would be sold. Never wire or transfer money to people you don't know.
* Use a Business You can Trust - Make sure the timeshare reseller you use is a BBB Accredited Business or at the very least has a good rating with BBB. You can research businesses for free at bbb.org.
* Confirm Licensing Requirements - Some timeshare resellers will use fake addresses or PO boxes in order to mislead timeshare owners. Confirm where the company is located and in what states it does business. Ask if the company's salespeople are licensed to sell real estate where your timeshare is located. If so, verify this with the state licensing board.
* Get the Facts on the Figures - Find out if the business charges a commission. Do they handle the entire closing and provide escrow services? Do they charge an upfront listing or advertising fee? What does it cover and is it refundable?
* Don't Fall for the Hard Sell or an Offer that Sounds Too Good to Be True - Don't agree to anything over the phone but instead ask the salesperson to send you written materials; take the time to think it over and don't be pressured. You may want to have an attorney review any purchase agreement.
*Watch out for third-party companies. Fraudulent timeshare reselling entities often associate with alleged third-party title or escrow services. Be sure to research those companies as well. If you can't find any information on them, that might be a sign there's a problem. - Serving Area
- Afton, MN
- Albertville, MN
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- Referral Assistance
- Minnesota Department of Commerce
85 7th Pl E Ste 500
Saint Paul MN 55101
Phone Number: (651) 539-1500
http://www.commerce.state.mn.us
general.commerce@state.mn.us - North Dakota Department of Commerce
PO Box 2057
Bismarck ND 58502
Phone Number: (701) 328-5300
http://www.ndcommerce.com
- Minnesota Department of Commerce
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Alert
BBB has learned this is a fraudulent entity posing as a timeshare escrow service. We also have reason to believe they are not located in downtown Minneapolis as they claim on their website.
On October 3,
2016, BBB has received a report from an individual who lost $80,000 to
this entity as part of a supposed timeshare transaction. The funds were
wired to Mexico, which is always the sign of a fraudulent timeshare
scheme.
Over the last two years, many companies claiming to be
located in the Midwest and purporting to offer timeshare reselling
services have proved to be fraudulent foreign entities with no local
presence.
People who are hoping to sell timeshare properties
should be aware that requests to pay money upfront are usually the sign
of a fraudulent operation. BBB offers these tips to those seeking to
sell their timeshares:
* Be realistic. In regard to timeshares,
it's generally a buyer's - not a seller's - market. Unscrupulous
timeshare resellers may contact you claiming that your property is in
demand and they can sell it immediately; unfortunately, these promises
often prove to be false.
* Be Wary of Upfront Fees - Consider
opting for a company that offers to sell for a fee only after the
timeshare is sold. Many complaints to BBB regarding bogus timeshare
resellers involve situations where people were told they needed to wire
"advance appraisal fees," escrow funds or that they just had to pay
closing costs and their timeshare would be sold. Never wire or transfer
money to people you don't know.
* Use a Business You can Trust -
Make sure the timeshare reseller you use is a BBB Accredited Business or
at the very least has a good rating with BBB. You can research
businesses for free at bbb.org.
* Confirm Licensing Requirements -
Some timeshare resellers will use fake addresses or PO boxes in order
to mislead timeshare owners. Confirm where the company is located and in
what states it does business. Ask if the company's salespeople are
licensed to sell real estate where your timeshare is located. If so,
verify this with the state licensing board.
* Get the Facts on
the Figures - Find out if the business charges a commission. Do they
handle the entire closing and provide escrow services? Do they charge an
upfront listing or advertising fee? What does it cover and is it
refundable?
* Don't Fall for the Hard Sell or an Offer that
Sounds Too Good to Be True - Don't agree to anything over the phone but
instead ask the salesperson to send you written materials; take the time
to think it over and don't be pressured. You may want to have an
attorney review any purchase agreement.
*Watch out for
third-party companies. Fraudulent timeshare reselling entities often
associate with alleged third-party title or escrow services. Be sure to
research those companies as well. If you can't find any information on
them, that might be a sign there's a problem.
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