FBI Alerts on Mexican Cartels Exploiting American Timeshare Owners

Scams involving fake documents and high-pressure tactics target senior citizens, funding cartel violence

The FBI reports a surge in timeshare fraud schemes by Mexican drug cartels targeting senior Americans.
Scammers use extensive research, fake documents, and impersonation to deceive victims.
The fraudulent schemes have severe financial, emotional, and health impacts on victims.
Proceeds from these scams are increasingly funding cartel violence in Mexico.
The FBI collaborates with the DEA and Treasury Department to tackle these fraud cases.