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My father was lured into signing up for a time share with Wyndam properties. He can't afford nor will he ever use this time share. Is there anyway to get him out of this contract?
That is really low. I used to work there, and I am surprised that they would allow that. Call up and ask to speak to the Exec. Vice President of Sales, and tell them the story. Wyndham is a big name hotel and resort development chain. They do not normally do this. They are in Redmond, WA Hope this helps.
I would recommend contacting Wyndam and explaining the situation. If they refuse to let him out of the agreement threaten to go to the local news. News stations love this kind of story.
Yes, a big, reputable company like that will want to do the right thing. Contact someone in management there. It was likely an inexperienced sales person and maybe some enthusiasm on your Dad's part.
I did this dumb thing about 8 yrs. ago in Disneyworld area. It was a beautiful condo/time share. After many years of hassle, I never paid the "loan" and after seven years it dropped off my credit report. The only "service" I know of with a person who has dementia is keep a watchful eye out by his children, take away all credit cards and you get POA and pay all his bills. YOU don't cost anything.
Contacting upper management is a good idea for this situation, and or ongoing, so is ferris1 about taking away credit cards, getting POA, and managing finances for him.
If you live out of state or for other reasons can't take over for him, there are professional guardians. They offer a variety of services, like coordinating care, sorting mail, paying bills, shopping, etc. They charge by the hour, but overall would be cheaper than what could be lost to scammers and their own mismanagement. In Washington State professional guardians are trained, certified, and disciplined through the court system.
I haven't used one, but on the advice of an eldercare attorney, I'm setting up a Special Trust and a professional guardian in my will, in case something were to happen to me before my husband, who has dementia. My husband has no trust worthy family, and my kids were grown when we married, so it would not be fair to ask them to step in.
I recently heard about a new company offering a special prepaid debit card to keep seniors from getting scammed. It's called True Link Card...service recently launched so I don't know anyone who has used it yet.
I have no financial ties to the company...just interested in technologies that solve practical problems for families, and helping older people spend safely is certainly an issue that comes up a lot.
You protect them by running credit checks, cancelling credit cards and put them on a state "Do Not Call" list. We tear up any junk mail from charities and "worthy causes" before mom sees it. Check their bank accounts online and some banks offer identity theft notification. Make sure they have caller ID and you know who called them.
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
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APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
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APFM may provide information to me electronically. My electronic signature on agreements and documents has the same effect as if I signed them in ink.
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You consent to APFM's reaching out to you using a phone system than can auto-dial numbers (we miss rotary phones, too!), but this consent is not required to use our service.
It was likely an inexperienced sales person and maybe some enthusiasm on your Dad's part.
If you live out of state or for other reasons can't take over for him, there are professional guardians. They offer a variety of services, like coordinating care, sorting mail, paying bills, shopping, etc. They charge by the hour, but overall would be cheaper than what could be lost to scammers and their own mismanagement. In Washington State professional guardians are trained, certified, and disciplined through the court system.
I haven't used one, but on the advice of an eldercare attorney, I'm setting up a Special Trust and a professional guardian in my will, in case something were to happen to me before my husband, who has dementia. My husband has no trust worthy family, and my kids were grown when we married, so it would not be fair to ask them to step in.
I have no financial ties to the company...just interested in technologies that solve practical problems for families, and helping older people spend safely is certainly an issue that comes up a lot.