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Timeshare Transfer

Newton Group

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Complaints

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    Customer Complaints Summary

    • 30 total complaints in the last 3 years.
    • 15 complaints closed in the last 12 months.

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    • Initial Complaint

      Date:11/27/2023

      Type:Order Issues
      Status:
      AnsweredMore info

      Complaint statuses

      Resolved:
      The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
      Unresolved:
      The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
      Answered:
      The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
      Unanswered:
      The business failed to respond to the dispute.
      Unpursuable:
      BBB is unable to locate the business.
      We were contacted by the Newton group to cancel our timeshare with Holiday ****************** They told us they could cancel it without ruining our credit. We had to pay $5000 to get them to cancel it. They gave our case over to a lawyer group- DC Capital. They told us we had to pay the past due maintenance fees plus pay off the Timeshare before they could do anything for us. After paying those off, we would then have to pay another $1200 to transfer it out of our name. We were lied to by Newton Group. They had told us they could cancel our timeshare without having to pay it off or pay off the maintenance fees. And when they had the lawyer contact us they said that was not possible. If we had been told this up front we would not have signed on with them. We didn't speak to anyone with their lawyer office until past their deadline to cancel with them. Newton Group scheduled it after the deadline. I feel like we should have been given all of this information up front. Why pay an extra $5000 on top of what we already owe? It's nothing but a scam. Just like the timeshare itself.

      Business Response

      Date: 06/10/2024

      Thank you for sharing your concerns with us. We appreciate the opportunity to address the issues you've raised and provide clarity on the efforts Newton Group has made to assist you with your timeshare exit. We understand that you engaged our services to cancel your timeshare. You may want to contact your assigned counsel to discuss some other options.

      We apologize for any frustration; we look forward to helping you resolve your issue.If you have any further questions or require additional support, please contact our customer service team. We remain dedicated to providing the best possible service and support.

      Thank you for your understanding.


      Sincerely,
      Customer Service Team ********************

    • Initial Complaint

      Date:10/03/2023

      Type:Order Issues
      Status:
      AnsweredMore info

      Complaint statuses

      Resolved:
      The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
      Unresolved:
      The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
      Answered:
      The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
      Unanswered:
      The business failed to respond to the dispute.
      Unpursuable:
      BBB is unable to locate the business.
      May 25 2023 total cost ******** timeshare cancellation they gave 3 days to cancel this contract. after the three days red flags start showing, they stared the part of the application and said they will send more forms to be filled out and gave me ten days to return the forms or the contract will be cancelled. they didn't know how to send the forms. they sent the forms that looked like a virus. I tried to contact them, no response, so the ten days past and according to their policy the contract was cancelled. I called the finance company to cancel my account and they said ********************** had to cancel the account. 2 weeks later sent me more forms to be fill out and gave me 5 days to return the forms or the contract will be cancelled. Now how do cancel a cancellation? They are trying to move forward by collecting my money on an incomplete application and red flags. the finance company are trying to intimidate by sending collection notices.

      Business Response

      Date: 11/02/2023

      When a client is onboarded with Newton Group the intake specialist confirms with them that all documentation is received by the client prior to starting the process. It is confirmed that the client was aware of the cancellation policy of Newton Group. The staff at Newton Group had made several attempts to contact the client through emails and phone calls during the grace ******* Moving forward, we will collaborate with the client to find a solution to their timeshare situation and establish a mutually beneficial process to facilitate the end of their timeshare ownership ownership. We are eagerly anticipating the opportunity to assist the client in fulfilling our obligations.
    • Initial Complaint

      Date:09/16/2023

      Type:Service or Repair Issues
      Status:
      AnsweredMore info

      Complaint statuses

      Resolved:
      The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
      Unresolved:
      The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
      Answered:
      The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
      Unanswered:
      The business failed to respond to the dispute.
      Unpursuable:
      BBB is unable to locate the business.
      NOT SURE OF THE DATE We hired Newton Group to escape a timeshare from ***** in ******. This was a company that didn't stand behind its word. They hired an attorney group, Capital. The attorney was rude and pushy. I left Contact with the ***** resort and had to fight myself. I asked if she could help us escape the credit card debt. That was a NO, so everything I was helping with, I was given. I requested a full refund and was told it had to be the owners would let me know. I am still waiting. For the answer, either they will help me fight Wyndham Resort or get me a full refund, of what Newton group told me.This is the reason for my complaint.

      Business Response

      Date: 11/02/2023

      The client expressed satisfaction with the timeshare cancellation process provided. The matter has been resolved to the client's satisfaction.
    • Initial Complaint

      Date:08/26/2023

      Type:Order Issues
      Status:
      AnsweredMore info

      Complaint statuses

      Resolved:
      The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
      Unresolved:
      The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
      Answered:
      The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
      Unanswered:
      The business failed to respond to the dispute.
      Unpursuable:
      BBB is unable to locate the business.
      We employed The Newton Group about four years ago to help us exit to timeshare properties. They instructed us to quit paying maintenance fees on these timeshares. They now offer an exit program in which we must bring all maintenance fees up-to-date. We originally agreed to the exit program but are finding that the maintenance fees are much more than expected. We paid to exit one of the two timeshares. We now reject their offer to, turn the timeshare over to them for an exorbitant fee. We want The Newton Group to continue with the earlier agreement (that was bought and paid for) to get us out of the other timeshare. Its now been four years without progress.

      Business Response

      Date: 11/02/2023

      After many attempts via phone and email the client still needs to provide documentation to proceed through the timeshare cancellation option of his choosing. Until the client provides the necessary documentation the process of his timeshare cancellation is at a standstill. Newton Group has and will continue to honor its commitment to the client.
    • Initial Complaint

      Date:08/21/2023

      Type:Service or Repair Issues
      Status:
      AnsweredMore info

      Complaint statuses

      Resolved:
      The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
      Unresolved:
      The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
      Answered:
      The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
      Unanswered:
      The business failed to respond to the dispute.
      Unpursuable:
      BBB is unable to locate the business.
      After another timeshare exit company closed and left in the middle of the night,I contacted Newton Group,who told me they could help me and to be assured the fradulant timeshare would be ended. I gave Newton group in excess of $5200.00 ,only thing they have done for that money is transfer my case to ************** ,who has not done anything but string me along! This company is a scam! Do not use!

      Business Response

      Date: 11/02/2023

      The client has not decided on any of the options presented by their assigned attorney. Therefore the process of ending the client's ownership is in a hiatus.
      ************** and Newton Group have fulfilled their obligations to the client and will continue to do so.
    • Initial Complaint

      Date:05/04/2023

      Type:Sales and Advertising Issues
      Status:
      AnsweredMore info

      Complaint statuses

      Resolved:
      The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
      Unresolved:
      The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
      Answered:
      The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
      Unanswered:
      The business failed to respond to the dispute.
      Unpursuable:
      BBB is unable to locate the business.
      On/about January 26,23 we signed for a Newton Group webinar. We were contacted by a gentleman to discuss and answer questions. January 28, he called back to get information & set up payments. If we paid all we got a discount vs full amount if we did payments. So, a payment of ******** was made. (From 12/22/22-02/07/23 we had made numerous contacts trying to get out of the timeshare-contract even timeshare) We were advised to request a charge back to our credit card due to Newton not able to get us out of the timeshare. Still seeking to get out of the timeshare. We were trying to gather the information Newton group requested. With work hours this was not easy. Had to meet with the notary at 8pm to even get that signed. I faxed all the information then got a message that we needed to get records back, I called Newton and they had not gotten it, she said it had to be sent certified, yes Im human and totally forgot it had to be the originals. I mailed those 2/28. Still waiting for appt with attorney on 3/10. On 3/9 we were given the offer to be released from our timeshare from the timeshare co themselves. So, immediately we sent a cancellation of the *** to Newton( certified letter mailed 3/11/23) We did not offer explanation due to holding our breath until we actually received the final cancellation. Due to the Newton group not doing any of the work to get us out we feel the money should have been refunded to us. We got a call from ***** and she offered back ****** of the ******** because we breached our contract.I asked what she was talking about, she said they never received the proper ownership papers, WE DO NOT HAVE THEM!! Im sorry were human and I honestly struggled to get the letter notarized & totally forgot it had to be the originals. We have full time jobs & lives. We could not put on hold.We did expect to have to give up some of our money but not be completely robbed. I guess we were told correctly the company is a fraud. VERY DISAPPOINTED CUSTOMERS.

      Business Response

      Date: 11/02/2023

      After numerous attempts to resolve the client's grievances - the client ultimately breached their contract with Newton Group. Currently, Newton Group is divested in continuing the previous obligation between the client and Newton Group. The client knowingly signed a release, acknowledging the policies and procedures that would follow.
    • Initial Complaint

      Date:04/12/2023

      Type:Sales and Advertising Issues
      Status:
      AnsweredMore info

      Complaint statuses

      Resolved:
      The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
      Unresolved:
      The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
      Answered:
      The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
      Unanswered:
      The business failed to respond to the dispute.
      Unpursuable:
      BBB is unable to locate the business.
      Hello, back on November 14th 2022, I sent the Newton Group a check for $4,000.00 to help get me out of a timeshare with Club ******. Only after taking my money did they tell me ********* ****** was on their no takebacks list. When I inquired as to the use of these funds, one of their attorneys told me that they were unwilling to give me a refund. She claimed that because they had given me a whopping 2 choices as to how they could get me out of my timeshare that I was inelligible for a refund. What they did tell me after the fact was that i could spend an additional $2,500 in fees to then get out of the timeshare after they had previously said they were unable to get me out of the timeshare. After all of this headache, I would just like to get a refund and be done with them but they have been unwilling to negotiate.

      Business Response

      Date: 11/02/2023

      The customer has not responded to ********************'s customer service team after being informed of the company's process. We are still awaiting correspondence.
    • Initial Complaint

      Date:04/12/2023

      Type:Order Issues
      Status:
      AnsweredMore info

      Complaint statuses

      Resolved:
      The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
      Unresolved:
      The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
      Answered:
      The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
      Unanswered:
      The business failed to respond to the dispute.
      Unpursuable:
      BBB is unable to locate the business.
      Signed an agreement with Newton Group Exit LLC on 15 May 2021 to cancel my time share with *********************. Haven't heard from them since

      Business Response

      Date: 11/02/2023

      Newton Group successfully facilitated their timeshare cancellation as of 10-12-23. Service completion documents were sent to the client, closing the matter to the satisfaction of both parties.
    • Initial Complaint

      Date:03/28/2023

      Type:Order Issues
      Status:
      AnsweredMore info

      Complaint statuses

      Resolved:
      The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
      Unresolved:
      The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
      Answered:
      The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
      Unanswered:
      The business failed to respond to the dispute.
      Unpursuable:
      BBB is unable to locate the business.
      Entered agreement with Newton Group (NG) March 24, 2022, under a strict and communicated agreement/understanding that we would not default on the existing mortgage/jeopardize credit in good standing to achieve results offered by **. Were told defaulting/stopping payments would not be necessary to negotiate/settle our existing loan due at lower cost. Were told we should save in excess of the costs paid to upfront to NG. Were told a 30-50% reduction of the note due was typically achieved while being able to end future obligations with the Timeshare. Paid fees in full = $8700.00. Now, been asked multiple times to stop payments of the mortgage and/or annual services fees to better facilitate negotiations. Each time we said no - due to work requirements that require remaining in good credit standing at all times. NG could not negotiate a settlement of any kind. NG attorneys told us they could negotiate a settlement other than a full price unless we defaulted and ruined credit. We reached out to NG to end our relationship, instead we were scheduled with attorney and a second attorney who did not identify himself as NG's council. Their only suggestion - take on more debt and/additional debt to pay off debt to timeshare *** with no expectation of an ability to negotiate a lower payoff/settlement. We said no. We asked them to let NG know we wanted to speak to someone and end our relationship - that was around April 28, 2023. No one has contacted us from NG. We sent an email March 21, 2023 to end our relationship and request a refund. There has been no reply as of March 28, 2023.

      Business Response

      Date: 11/02/2023

      We abided by the client's wishes and confirmed with them, per their request to not move forward with completing their file. This matter has since been concluded.

      Customer Answer

      Date: 11/29/2023

       
      Complaint: 19862945

      I am rejecting this response because:

      The Newton Group did minimal work for us and would not/did not respond to our request for a partial reimbursement of the more than $8,000 they collected from us.

      Sincerely,

      **************************************

      Business Response

      Date: 12/15/2023

      We abided by the client's wishes and confirmed with them, per their request to not move forward with completing their file. This matter has since been concluded.
    • Initial Complaint

      Date:01/20/2023

      Type:Product Issues
      Status:
      AnsweredMore info

      Complaint statuses

      Resolved:
      The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
      Unresolved:
      The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
      Answered:
      The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
      Unanswered:
      The business failed to respond to the dispute.
      Unpursuable:
      BBB is unable to locate the business.
      I have two fully paid time shares at Exploria Resorts in Poconos, **. I am advanced in age and no longer have use for it. I researched and found Newton Group Timeshare Exit located at ******************************************************************************. I used them because they have an impressive booklet and BBB gave them 5 stars. September 2021, they took my case and I paid them *****. Since then, they have shown no results in accomplishing this exit. In July of 2022 they referred my case to their broker Timely Acquisition. I had an agent named ***********************. In September of 2022, I sent her copies of documents she requested. Nov 18, 2022 I emailed her to check on my case and my email was blocked. I tried calling and got nothing. I even called Timelys main number, left a message and still no response. I then returned to the Newton Group. November 28,2022 I emailed them about my situation. I was informed they will process my email in the order it was received. Here it is January 2023 and I have not heard anything from the Newton Group. January 11, 2022 I called ************************* who is the inventory assistant manager, I left a message and still nothing. Are you able to help me and tell me what else can be done for my situation. Thank you.

      Business Response

      Date: 02/17/2023

      Newton Group originally retained legal representation for Customer *************************** in January 2022. In an effort to expedite the exits of her two properties, we received notification from her attorney that she would like to move forward with an option presented in July 2022. We informed **************** that needed additional documents or information could be requested. They received everything needed from **************** in October 2022. They have communication with **************** has happened several times since then. As of 2/4/23, **************** has been sent the transfer packets for both of her timeshare ownerships, and the transfer packets have not been received back from ****************.

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