My email address is cowboy20xxxx@yahoo.com. I would appreciate any pertinent info you have. The more info we amass, the more likely we are to find and stop through both civil and criminal actions. I do not like to be scammed. Help me put these freaks away.

I had a call from this company. I sent the money. Three weeks later a slug from Florida called representing American Star telling me he had a check for me for my timeshare. My contract stated that other than the $1865 I sent, I would not be out any more money and that I would receive that money back as well. The slug from Florida, Larry Garfield ask me to deposit $2987 into an account at Bank of America. I reminded him that my contract stated that I would not be out any more money. He stated that there was a tax that had to be paid and that he would send my check but that I could not discuss this deposit with anyone else due to privacy issues since 9-11. I recognized $1865 too late that this liars were scamming me. I am working a fraud case on it and I would appreciate anyone who has information or numbers or locations to contact me. The FBI worked a case in south Florida and several people are doing Federal time. Please send me any information that you have. Thanks

Kristi,
    Feel free to send me an email to discuss further...jasamp30@yahoo.com

This company is a scam.  I know this from experience!  They WILL steal your money!!!

dont send them anything it is definatly a scamm

MP should be close to finishing up the process.  I started in April, although my closing was delayed because I couldn't deal with it while my husband was hospitalized for a week and a half in July.

Looks like Grace changed to Feisty Woman, LOL.  You can see it in her grammer.  

I sure wish I had found this page when I did a web search back in April before I plopped down $1,865.  I looked at every page that came up from searching "American Star Investments" - don't know why I didn't find any scam alerts that time.  Alexix had also encouraged me to send my money in and get in the queue before the buyer they had for my property was sent to another seller.  My mistake falling prey to hurrying.

For my original research I looked up the address they wanted me to send the cashier's check to using Google Maps and called some local businesses by there and it was basically just a mail depot.  I also looked up the Wyoming address and it's a little house - but it's in a district where houses have been converted to businesses, so I thought it was plausible.

I talked to Alexix for a while and she had been working for the company first in Wyoming and then in Florida for around 4 years if I remember right.  I was mollified enough into sending funds, after all I had already sent $700 - $900 over the last few years to 2 other companies (MGM & some other) just to market and advertise the sale of my property.  $1,865 where they actually had a buyer sounded reasonable.

They didn't mention back when I started that they'd be wanting a Documentary Stamp Tax at closing.  Of course they apologize that the sales people made that oversight.

For the Documentary Stamp Tax I was quoted $1,756.11 by Gary W a few weeks ago (not sure if it was White or Wise) and $2,489.12 today by Rich Pearson.  (It's supposed to be a flat percentage based on the sale price - so why two different amounts?  Rich claimed Gary must have quoted me the amount to get out of the sale or something ridiculous).  Also, today Rich was saying my original $1,865 was for advertising and to find a buyer in addition to covering the title search, lien search, etc of my property, which varied from what Alexix had originally told me.

If the Documentary Stamp Tax check was supposed to be made out to the Florida State Tax Commission, or a reputable escrow company (well known by legitimate real estate agents, etc) I wouldn't have a problem at all with paying it, but the two companies they've wanted me to send the money to are Trinity Financial Solutions and RS Direct (depending on which time - a few weeks ago or this week).  Trinity has scam alerts of its own.  Couldn't find anything on RS Direct.

Whenever I ask for any references or anything they always remind me I have a cashiers check waiting for me in the amount of $XX,XXX.XX and hem and haw about how they can't give out sensitive information, etc.  Or how there are plenty of people wanting to sell since there are so many more people trying to sell than who want to buy so it's no skin off their back if I don't sell.  Or that I'm "making this harder than it needs to be" or "most people at this point just send in the money."  Rich and Gary also talked about how if I didn't conclude the sale I would have to deal with their legal department, woooo - scary.  

Gary W. kept telling me they didn't want to give me the phone #'s of their competition when I was asking for the phone numbers of the escrow companies they use.  What a joke.  Rich of course apologized for Gary's terrible behavior, Gary was a new employee and there were a lot of complaints, supposedly.  If it's the same Gary Alexis told me about, he was the VP of Client Services - doesn't sound like a new position to me.  Gary actually did hang up on me once (I could hear the receiver slam) and when I called him back and asked him point blank if he hung up on me he said no, the connection had been lost.  Must be a frustrating job trying to scam people.  They probably just get the people they can pressure into paying.

I did finally coax them into giving me one reference.  Rich had me call a Bill Shaffer who was a "well known attorney" and an "older gentleman" who was the head attorney at Eastern Executive Property Funding" which was supposed to be a different company.  When I spoke with Bill he said he was from the same company as Rich and he was Rich's boss.  He also didn't sound much older than Rich.  So they did a circular referral.  Bill was going to call me back in 20 minutes with some references after checking with his bosses to see if he was allowed to give me any.  About 10 minutes later Rich called me and after I was talking about hiring a real estate agent to broker in their area to help me finalize the sale, etc he said they were done trying to work with me and to give them an answer by 3:30 pm EST today.

Anyway - I could go on and on with the ridiculous things they've said.

I understand that business information can be sensitive - non disclosure type stuff - maybe they don't want anyone finding out about their awesome business model.  But my gut feeling is it's a SCAM.  Keep your money!!!!!

I think I'm going to look into paying money to get our time share out of our name like Cindy suggested.  Thanks everyone for your comments!!!

BTW - all the phone numbers I have are:

(843) 605-4430 Sales Rep
(800) 877-6911 Fax
(843) 282-7930 Phillip Bernam - Client Services - I received several emails from him every once in a while about the "progress of our sale"
(843) 282-7933 Bailey Hughes
(843) 808-0251 Alexix Randolph - some kind of manager over sales reps
(843) 605-4412 Closing - Client Services
(843) 263-4004 Gary White/Wise (not sure on last name)
(843) 862-8239 Rich Pearson
(407) 439-8520 Bill Shaffer - Head Attorney Eastern Executive Property Funding

Well I was contacted by 2 men in regards to my timeshare, one being a Michael Reed (loan manager) with ASI and the other man was a Bill Schaeffer from Eastern Executive Propertu Funding both stating that they have worked on renting out my timeshare and both had asked for money.  I did sent them one portion they asked but now I am leary for sending them the rest.   Have you followed through with anything.

if these place  are a legit business   why would they not be part of bbb?   most of these places  are scams  rip offs,   i tried selling my timeshare 2 years ago,   last week I got a call from  a company  I never heard of  saying they had a buyer for my timeshare    ,   if it sounds to good to be true,  then it probably is too good to be true,  research every company on line    name of company and then  complaints,  when  I get these calls  I tell them  sell it  send me the money  then I will pay the fees   and  how funny   i never hear back from them   what does that tell you

anyone  who tells you they have a buyer for your property  get the buyers name  and see how far you can go   there is no buyer   if you look on e bay and see how many timeshares  are on there  for ONE dollar   and it is not selling,   sorry to say  the best way to get out of time share  is to legally pay to get it out of your name   or donate it and take tax write off.   Im afraid  we all got suckered into buying something  that was not worth it

Grace is a fraud. She shows up on every site that questions this scam company.

Forgot to tell you that I delt directly with Phillip..so I don't really know what to tell you guys ..I've been watching the comments and I was very worried but thank god ..every thing good..

I dont know how far you guys reasearched but I sold my property and really i gambled because I didn't believe it but ..I got my check today and the legal fees ..so im super happy ..glad I didn't loose..

We also have been contacted by ASI to sell our time share, how did they get our cell phone numbers? How did they know what I paid for it. How did they know the size I owned? If you have a buyer that has put 20% down use their money to pay for the fees. Alexis is a high pressure sales woman, I wanted complete information as to WHY I was required to place money upfront I am not the buyer but the seller, Seems to me to be a scam, very skeptical. If they would guaranty my money went in an escrow account I would have no issues. To just get a bank check in their business name with nothing to back my interest up is STUPID on my part.  I would love to sell one of the 3 time shares we have as I can really only keep up with using 2 at this time. But this way I DO NOT THINK SO.

Did you get your money like they promised?

I was contacted last week by ASI and talked to a Julie Baker. They told me they had a buyer for my time share as well. Of course they want $2350. up front to process the sale. But assured me I will get it back at closing. Like others I have been scamed before on this time share sale. I cant find any info on this company either, no listing with the BBB. Sound to good to be true.

I was correct, this company does not exist and they are not located in the building they claim as their address.  Anyone who sends them any up frony money you are crazy.  Please send your money to me because I will do the same for you that this fraud company claims they will do for you

no reputable company asks for money up front.  I get e-mail offerings saying they want to buy my timeshare.  Unfortunately I don't even own a timeshare.  If you believe these scammers you deserve to love your money.

Methinks Grace is a shill for the scammers.  If you plug in the name of the company into google and get scam warnings, then forget it.  If they offer way over what you are already listing it for, then it's a scam.

I want to get rid of my timeshare, but $2350 is alot of money to let someone just walk away with.  ASI contacted me last week and said they have a buyer, some doctor who is getting ready to retire.  Alexis in Finance at ASI is really the person doing the hard pressuring sale.  Sean Taylor is the sales rep that contacted me.  They never really said where they got my information from.  I've been ripped off before in the pass and refuse to be ripped off again.  MP please let me know how it goes with your sale once you mail them your $2300.

Just got a call from 843-282-7916 from American Star Investments who has a buyer for my time share.  I need to put 10% up front to cover certain expenses for the deal to go as good faith money.  To good to be true very skeptical

The messages here are unclear.
I was contacted by ASI by a sales rep Philip Bernam.  He states they have a buyer for my timeshare.  He also states the company receives a 3% commission from the buyers loan.  I will let you know what happens.

Pull the other one, it's got bells on it.

What can you tell us to prove you not part of this scam?

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I also have been contacted by ASI. Sounds to good to be true the first sign of a scam and is grace part of this scam?

This is fraud.  I am filing a complaint with Go Daddy.  When I asked for references and challenged them, I was immediately hung up on.  Do not go there.

I have been contacted by them and am skeptical.  When you sell a house, you bring money to closing.  I am mistrustful of sending cash in advance.  Any other feedback from anyone?

Who is behind this number??

i just sold my timshare and got my money a few days ago by bonded person now i am just waiting for the title h i bought years ago withwhic to be sent out to me from the county than i will finalyy be out of this property I bought with my sister who left it to me after she passed. thanks they are for real no one else could do this.l

I am trying to get in touch with Bluffton, Sc business licensing bureau. They offered me $23,500 for my timeshare that I am having trouble selling for $6,500 on a legit website, Timeshare Partners. They wanted 2,300 before the sale. I believe they are a scam. at least the woman Alexsis and Philip, the only two people I ever get on the phone. Actually the NEVER answer the phone, only voicemail and a call back.

You really think somebody who cold-calls you about a timeshare could possibly be legit???  LOL!!