Crackdown on Fraud must target new generation of online scams.

Tuesday 7th August 2018

As people are becoming more and more aware of the types of scams out there, scammers are having to create new ones, to replace the old ones. We are all aware of Phising but have you heard about Vishing, Spoofing, Twishing and Smishing ?
Neither had we, but these are just some of the […]

The latest headlines from the timeshare industry.

Monday 6th August 2018

Marriott and Starwood Merge for a colossal rebrand.
The merger, which was completed on 1 August, has created the largest portfolio, with 110 Million members and over 6,500 hotels, in 127 countries and 29 brands. They are taking all of these members and brands and combining them into one. This single brand is […]

Crash For Cash Ringleaders Jailed

Friday 20th July 2018

A colossal crash for cash scam, which netted £2 million for its ringleaders, has seen more than 150 people convicted for submitting bogus claims.
 
The full scale of the fraud can now be revealed, as the final 3 defendants in the case have been convicted. All of the parties involved have either admitted or […]

American Timeshare Fraudster Arrested In The Philippines

Wednesday 18th July 2018

An American telemarketer wanted in the US for allegedly committing $6 Million worth of fraud, has been caught, after 6 years on the run.
 
Osvaldo Gonzales was initially arrested by authorities in the Philippines on suspicion of domestic violence. As Gonzales was not a permanent resident in the Philippines, authorities checked records held […]

Another Successful Claim !

Tuesday 17th July 2018

Here at Mercantile Claims we have the pleasure of helping over 6,500 clients terminate their timeshare burdens. Many clients have experienced years of worry and stress due to their timeshare purchase. It is extremely rewarding to be able to help so many clients through what can be a very difficult time, both […]

New Scams To Look Out For !

Monday 16th July 2018

Be Aware: Financial Fraud can be devastating for those targeted and, more often than not, it’s the most vulnerable at risk !
 
 
Credit cards have changed the way we live, making money easily accessible and improving our lifestyles, but alongside this is the growing problem of bank fraud, often with devastating consequences for […]

£24 Million Worth Of Fraud Blocked

Friday 13th July 2018

A Financial scam is committed every 15 seconds in the UK and can leave those affected in financial turmoil.
 
 
It has a devastating impact and often targets the most vulnerable people in society. Many people are left feeling socially isolated and too uncomfortable to discuss it with their friends and family.
A new scheme […]

Timeshare Victims In Distress !

Tuesday 10th July 2018

Mercantile Claims are representing a large number of claimants in relation to mis-sold timeshare contracts, many of which have bottle-necked with the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS). These cases are ones where the finance provider has refused to acknowledge responsibility for the mis-selling of the contract, and so we have had no further […]

ICO Names and Shames Illegal Telemarketers

Monday 9th July 2018

Our Vault LTD fined £70k by the Information Commissioners Office, after making 55,364 nuisance phone calls.
 
In a statement, the ICO said it had issued an Enforcement Notice to the company, ordering it to stop its illegal marketing activity.
Our Vault had been cold-calling people who had previously registered with the Telephone Preference Service […]

New Technology Helps HMRC Take Down Fraudsters.

Friday 6th July 2018

Over the past 12 months, HMRC has requested the takedown of more than 20,000 corrupt websites. HM Revenue and Customs claims to have saved the public over £2.4 million, by shutting down websites and fraudsters who run them. Most people with a mobile phone have probably received a text purporting to be […]