Consumer Matters: Timeshare exit scam warning
Videos
-
Consumer Matters: Timeshare exit scam warning
03:09 | May 25, 2021
-
B.C. First Nation continues fight for fuel spill compensation
01:57 | 6 minutes ago
-
BC tables the K’ómoks Treaty Act
02:05 | 10 minutes ago
-
Global News Hour at 6 BC: April 13
19:12 | April 13, 2026
-
Closing arguments in ‘MAID’ lawsuit in BC Supreme Court
02:12 | April 13, 2026
-
Vancouver Island festival warns about bogus Facebook page
02:06 | April 13, 2026
-
Surrey takes Metro Vancouver to court
02:26 | April 13, 2026
-
Overdose crisis declared 10 years ago
02:05 | April 13, 2026
-
Doug McCallum running for Surrey mayor again
01:51 | April 13, 2026
-
Métis Nation BC president removed after misconduct allegations
02:25 | April 13, 2026
-
Electric commuter ferry being proposed to Vancouver Park Board
02:06 | April 12, 2026
-
Overall cost of living heavily impacted by war fuelled gas price hike
01:53 | April 12, 2026
-
Global News Hour at 6 BC: Apr. 12
16:20 | April 12, 2026
-
District of North Vancouver salmon fry release
01:39 | April 11, 2026
-
BC Conservative leadership hopeful Peter Milobar’s campaign manager steps down
01:59 | April 11, 2026
-
Thousands attend 47th annual Vancouver Vaisakhi Parade
02:16 | April 11, 2026
-
Whole lot of shelf love: Inside Vancouver’s first romance bookstore
01:53 | April 11, 2026
-
Global News Hour at 6 BC: Apr. 11
16:53 | April 11, 2026
-
Family of slain Surrey woman continues fight for justice
02:05 | April 10, 2026
-
Global News Hour at 6 BC: April 10
21:50 | April 10, 2026
-
East Vancouver students get to school on ‘bike bus.’
01:43 | April 10, 2026
-
BC Ferries in public relations pickle after family shares experience online
02:02 | April 10, 2026
-
First Nations leaders urge B.C. to uphold DRIPA
02:03 | April 10, 2026
-
B.C. loses more jobs in March
01:37 | April 10, 2026
-
B.C. snowpack concerns
02:11 | April 10, 2026
-
Maya Gebala heading to LA for treatment
02:39 | April 9, 2026
-
Global News Hour at 6 BC: April 9
21:15 | April 9, 2026
-
Consumer Matters: B.C. man faces ICBC battle over steering wheel
03:46 | April 9, 2026
-
Who’s accountable for the Squamish Beetle prank?
02:16 | April 9, 2026
-
Poilievre takes aim at Cowichan court decision
01:49 | April 9, 2026
-
Qualicum Commons tenants must find new home
02:07 | April 9, 2026
-
This is BC: Cypress to host top mountain bike race
02:07 | April 9, 2026
-
Consumer Matters: Timeshare exit scam warning
03:09 | May 25, 2021
-
B.C. First Nation continues fight for fuel spill compensation
01:57 | 6 minutes ago
-
BC tables the K’ómoks Treaty Act
02:05 | 10 minutes ago
-
Global News Hour at 6 BC: April 13
19:12 | April 13, 2026
-
Closing arguments in ‘MAID’ lawsuit in BC Supreme Court
02:12 | April 13, 2026
-
Vancouver Island festival warns about bogus Facebook page
02:06 | April 13, 2026
-
Surrey takes Metro Vancouver to court
02:26 | April 13, 2026
-
Overdose crisis declared 10 years ago
02:05 | April 13, 2026
-
Doug McCallum running for Surrey mayor again
01:51 | April 13, 2026
-
Métis Nation BC president removed after misconduct allegations
02:25 | April 13, 2026
-
Electric commuter ferry being proposed to Vancouver Park Board
02:06 | April 12, 2026
-
Overall cost of living heavily impacted by war fuelled gas price hike
01:53 | April 12, 2026
-
Global News Hour at 6 BC: Apr. 12
16:20 | April 12, 2026
-
District of North Vancouver salmon fry release
01:39 | April 11, 2026
-
BC Conservative leadership hopeful Peter Milobar’s campaign manager steps down
01:59 | April 11, 2026
-
Thousands attend 47th annual Vancouver Vaisakhi Parade
02:16 | April 11, 2026
-
Whole lot of shelf love: Inside Vancouver’s first romance bookstore
01:53 | April 11, 2026
-
Global News Hour at 6 BC: Apr. 11
16:53 | April 11, 2026
-
Family of slain Surrey woman continues fight for justice
02:05 | April 10, 2026
-
Global News Hour at 6 BC: April 10
21:50 | April 10, 2026
-
East Vancouver students get to school on ‘bike bus.’
01:43 | April 10, 2026
-
BC Ferries in public relations pickle after family shares experience online
02:02 | April 10, 2026
-
First Nations leaders urge B.C. to uphold DRIPA
02:03 | April 10, 2026
-
B.C. loses more jobs in March
01:37 | April 10, 2026
-
B.C. snowpack concerns
02:11 | April 10, 2026
-
Maya Gebala heading to LA for treatment
02:39 | April 9, 2026
-
Global News Hour at 6 BC: April 9
21:15 | April 9, 2026
-
Consumer Matters: B.C. man faces ICBC battle over steering wheel
03:46 | April 9, 2026
-
Who’s accountable for the Squamish Beetle prank?
02:16 | April 9, 2026
-
Poilievre takes aim at Cowichan court decision
01:49 | April 9, 2026
-
Qualicum Commons tenants must find new home
02:07 | April 9, 2026
-
This is BC: Cypress to host top mountain bike race
02:07 | April 9, 2026
Consumer Matters: Timeshare exit scam warning
Description
May 25, 2021
Timeshare owners know it's a lot easier to get into a vacation property than attempt to get out of it. With COVID-19 travel restrictions still in place and ongoing maintenance fees, fraudsters are taking advantage and targeting people who are desperate to exit their timeshare.Consumer Matters reporter Anne Drewa has more on how to protect yourself.
-
Consumer Matters: Timeshare exit scam warning03:09 | May 25, 2021 -
B.C. First Nation continues fight for fuel spill compensation01:57 | 6 minutes ago -
BC tables the K’ómoks Treaty Act02:05 | 10 minutes ago -
Global News Hour at 6 BC: April 1319:12 | April 13, 2026 -
Closing arguments in ‘MAID’ lawsuit in BC Supreme Court02:12 | April 13, 2026 -
Vancouver Island festival warns about bogus Facebook page02:06 | April 13, 2026 -
Surrey takes Metro Vancouver to court02:26 | April 13, 2026 -
Overdose crisis declared 10 years ago02:05 | April 13, 2026 -
Doug McCallum running for Surrey mayor again01:51 | April 13, 2026 -
Métis Nation BC president removed after misconduct allegations02:25 | April 13, 2026 -
Electric commuter ferry being proposed to Vancouver Park Board02:06 | April 12, 2026 -
Overall cost of living heavily impacted by war fuelled gas price hike01:53 | April 12, 2026 -
Global News Hour at 6 BC: Apr. 1216:20 | April 12, 2026 -
District of North Vancouver salmon fry release01:39 | April 11, 2026 -
BC Conservative leadership hopeful Peter Milobar’s campaign manager steps down01:59 | April 11, 2026 -
Thousands attend 47th annual Vancouver Vaisakhi Parade02:16 | April 11, 2026 -
Whole lot of shelf love: Inside Vancouver’s first romance bookstore01:53 | April 11, 2026 -
Global News Hour at 6 BC: Apr. 1116:53 | April 11, 2026 -
Family of slain Surrey woman continues fight for justice02:05 | April 10, 2026 -
Global News Hour at 6 BC: April 1021:50 | April 10, 2026 -
East Vancouver students get to school on ‘bike bus.’01:43 | April 10, 2026 -
BC Ferries in public relations pickle after family shares experience online02:02 | April 10, 2026 -
First Nations leaders urge B.C. to uphold DRIPA02:03 | April 10, 2026 -
B.C. loses more jobs in March01:37 | April 10, 2026 -
B.C. snowpack concerns02:11 | April 10, 2026 -
Maya Gebala heading to LA for treatment02:39 | April 9, 2026 -
Global News Hour at 6 BC: April 921:15 | April 9, 2026 -
Consumer Matters: B.C. man faces ICBC battle over steering wheel03:46 | April 9, 2026 -
Who’s accountable for the Squamish Beetle prank?02:16 | April 9, 2026 -
Poilievre takes aim at Cowichan court decision01:49 | April 9, 2026 -
Qualicum Commons tenants must find new home02:07 | April 9, 2026 -
This is BC: Cypress to host top mountain bike race02:07 | April 9, 2026
-
Consumer Matters: Timeshare exit scam warning03:09 | May 25, 2021
-
B.C. First Nation continues fight for fuel spill compensation01:57 | 6 minutes ago
-
BC tables the K’ómoks Treaty Act02:05 | 10 minutes ago
-
Global News Hour at 6 BC: April 1319:12 | April 13, 2026
-
Closing arguments in ‘MAID’ lawsuit in BC Supreme Court02:12 | April 13, 2026
-
Vancouver Island festival warns about bogus Facebook page02:06 | April 13, 2026
-
Surrey takes Metro Vancouver to court02:26 | April 13, 2026
-
Overdose crisis declared 10 years ago02:05 | April 13, 2026
-
Doug McCallum running for Surrey mayor again01:51 | April 13, 2026
-
Métis Nation BC president removed after misconduct allegations02:25 | April 13, 2026
-
Electric commuter ferry being proposed to Vancouver Park Board02:06 | April 12, 2026
-
Overall cost of living heavily impacted by war fuelled gas price hike01:53 | April 12, 2026
-
Global News Hour at 6 BC: Apr. 1216:20 | April 12, 2026
-
District of North Vancouver salmon fry release01:39 | April 11, 2026
-
BC Conservative leadership hopeful Peter Milobar’s campaign manager steps down01:59 | April 11, 2026
-
Thousands attend 47th annual Vancouver Vaisakhi Parade02:16 | April 11, 2026
-
Whole lot of shelf love: Inside Vancouver’s first romance bookstore01:53 | April 11, 2026
-
Global News Hour at 6 BC: Apr. 1116:53 | April 11, 2026
-
Family of slain Surrey woman continues fight for justice02:05 | April 10, 2026
-
Global News Hour at 6 BC: April 1021:50 | April 10, 2026
-
East Vancouver students get to school on ‘bike bus.’01:43 | April 10, 2026
-
BC Ferries in public relations pickle after family shares experience online02:02 | April 10, 2026
-
First Nations leaders urge B.C. to uphold DRIPA02:03 | April 10, 2026
-
B.C. loses more jobs in March01:37 | April 10, 2026
-
B.C. snowpack concerns02:11 | April 10, 2026
-
Maya Gebala heading to LA for treatment02:39 | April 9, 2026
-
Global News Hour at 6 BC: April 921:15 | April 9, 2026
-
Consumer Matters: B.C. man faces ICBC battle over steering wheel03:46 | April 9, 2026
-
Who’s accountable for the Squamish Beetle prank?02:16 | April 9, 2026
-
Poilievre takes aim at Cowichan court decision01:49 | April 9, 2026
-
Qualicum Commons tenants must find new home02:07 | April 9, 2026
-
This is BC: Cypress to host top mountain bike race02:07 | April 9, 2026
Consumer Matters: Timeshare exit scam warning
Description
May 25, 2021
Timeshare owners know it's a lot easier to get into a vacation property than attempt to get out of it. With COVID-19 travel restrictions still in place and ongoing maintenance fees, fraudsters are taking advantage and targeting people who are desperate to exit their timeshare.Consumer Matters reporter Anne Drewa has more on how to protect yourself.
National News
-
U.S. hosts rare diplomatic meeting between Israel, Lebanon amid conflict1:556 hours ago -
Colombia to cull ‘cocaine hippos’ linked to Escobar2:046 hours ago -
Category 5 super typhoon ‘Sinlaku’ sweeps through Northern Mariana Islands, brings heavy rains, winds1:247 hours ago -
Italy suspends renewal of defence cooperation deal with Israel amid Middle East conflicts0:597 hours ago -
‘Why not go all the way?’: Scheer calls Liberal fuel tax-cut a half-measure2:378 hours ago -
China calls U.S. blockade of Iran ‘dangerous and irresponsible’2:045 hours ago -
‘It’s a big mistake’: Lebanese citizens pessimistic amid U.S.-hosted peace talks2:565 hours ago -
At least 16 wounded, assailant dead after shooting at high school in Turkey2:2310 hours ago -
Prom 101: What dangers to look out for4:5010 hours ago -
Vance accuses Iran of ‘economic terrorism,’ Iranians say U.S. closure of Strait of Hormuz real threat1:2710 hours ago
Advertisement
Top News
-
China calls U.S. blockade of Iran ‘dangerous and irresponsible’2:045 hours ago -
Ryan Reynolds likely to testify against Justin Baldoni in Blake Lively lawsuit2:5710 hours ago -
Carney says he will temporarily suspend Canada’s fuel excise tax amid Iran war1:1112 hours ago -
Carney gets his majority as Liberals pick up key wins in 3 byelections5:4812 hours ago -
1,000+ in Hollywood sign letter opposing Paramount-Warner Bros. deal1:5212 hours ago -
Trump insults Pope Leo, deleting AI image of himself as Christ-like figure1:5712 hours ago -
U.S. military begins blockade of Iranian ports in Strait of Hormuz1:5612 hours ago -
Pope Leo says, ‘no fear of Trump’ as president calls Pope ‘wrong’ for not supporting Iran war3:561 day ago -
The 1st social media war between the US and a foreign adversary11:363 days ago -
Fragile holiday truce between Russia and Ukraine1:452 days ago
Sponsored Content
Global National
-
Global National: April 1321:481 day ago -
Global National: April 1221:562 days ago -
Global National: April 1121:523 days ago -
Global National April 1022:064 days ago -
Global National: April 922:105 days ago -
Global National: April 821:296 days ago -
Global National: April 721:191 week ago -
Global National: April 621:461 week ago -
Global National: April 521:581 week ago -
Global National: April 422:031 week ago
Trending
-
Edmonton woman raises awareness of head and neck cancer3:2810 hours ago -
Monthly tips from Classic Landscapes5:5112 hours ago -
Healthy Living: Keeping on top of your overall gut health4:0810 hours ago -
Health Matters: Unscheduled visits to ER on the rise in Canada, CIHI report says2:1712 hours ago
Canada
-
Carney promises ‘humility, determination, clear understanding’ after clinching majority3:5812 hours ago -
Retail giants using personal data for digital pricing ‘downright dystopian,’ NDP Leader Lewis says2:101 day ago -
Alberta independence support increases in new Leger poll1:591 day ago -
Overall cost of living heavily impacted by war fuelled gas price hike1:531 day ago -
Carney is focused on growing the Liberal tent. But at what cost?9:213 days ago -
Court pauses Alberta independence petition as First Nations challenge constitutionality2:153 days ago -
One cigarette butt at a time, blitz aims to clean up litter in Toronto2:002 days ago -
Provinces, fire crews prepare for busy wildfire season in Canada2:022 days ago -
Carney addresses Liberal convention on final day2:113 days ago
U.S. News
-
‘It’s a big mistake’: Lebanese citizens pessimistic amid U.S.-hosted peace talks2:565 hours ago -
Husband of missing woman in Bahamas released without charges1:4612 hours ago -
‘Stop arming Israel’: People protest outside Schumer, Gillibrand’s office to block U.S. weapons sale3:351 day ago -
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s home targeted in 2nd attack in 2 days0:281 day ago -
Business Matters: Oil prices climb again as U.S. prepares blockade2:141 day ago -
Energy drink contributed to 17-year-old cheerleader’s death, says U.S. lawsuit0:443 days ago -
Artemis II astronauts return from historic moon mission, call Earth a ‘lifeboat’ in space5:333 days ago -
Molotov cocktail thrown at home of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, man arrested0:284 days ago -
Artemis II crew returns to Earth after historic lunar mission6:413 days ago -
NATO chief asked if he still calls Trump ‘daddy’ amid U.S. strain with alliance1:385 days ago
Advertisement
World
-
Vance accuses Iran of ‘economic terrorism,’ Iranians say U.S. closure of Strait of Hormuz real threat1:2710 hours ago -
Trump insults Pope Leo, deleting AI image of himself as Christ-like figure1:5712 hours ago -
What’s next for Hungary after Magyar’s landslide election win over Orbán?2:0012 hours ago -
U.S. military begins blockade of Iranian ports in Strait of Hormuz1:5612 hours ago -
U.S. blockades Iranian ports after peace talks fail5:071 day ago -
Overall cost of living heavily impacted by war fuelled gas price hike1:531 day ago -
‘Epstein class will be made accountable’: Gaza-bound aid flotilla aims to break Israel’s siege2:332 days ago -
US, Iran delegations leave Pakistan without a deal1:473 days ago -
Hundreds in Israel protest Netanyahu’s ‘never-ending wars’ in the Middle East1:193 days ago -
Sikh Migration path to Canada5:084 days ago
Politics
-
Feds drop fuel tax, Alberta waiting for review period before relief1:514 hours ago -
BC tables the K’ómoks Treaty Act2:054 hours ago -
Calgary city council to mull new development rules near arts and music venues2:004 hours ago -
U.S. hosts rare diplomatic meeting between Israel, Lebanon amid conflict1:556 hours ago -
Global News at 6 Halifax: April 1411:356 hours ago -
Global News at 6 New Brunswick: April 149:486 hours ago -
Toronto still looking for details on Billy Bishop airport takeover impacts2:067 hours ago -
Italy suspends renewal of defence cooperation deal with Israel amid Middle East conflicts0:597 hours ago -
N.S. committee heard presentations about barriers women face in health-care system2:058 hours ago -
Halifax council votes in favour of report on how to revitalize downtown1:588 hours ago
Health and Wellness
-
Healthy Living: Keeping on top of your overall gut health4:0810 hours ago -
Closing arguments in ‘MAID’ lawsuit in BC Supreme Court2:1212 hours ago -
Doctor’s referral not needed for certain medical tests under proposed Alberta law1:4712 hours ago -
Health Matters: Long-term care workers in Nova Scotia begin protest2:171 day ago -
Get Fit: Stretching Tips3:011 day ago -
Ask an Expert: Five steps to building self-esteem4:423 days ago -
Ask an Expert: Boosting your smoothie6:063 days ago -
Organ donation awareness4:183 days ago -
Health Matters: Choices Lottery supports kids receiving treatment at BC Children’s Hospital4:564 days ago -
Health Matters: Health Canada warns against injecting unauthorized peptides2:174 days ago
Advertisement
Investigative News
-
Report: Lytton wildfire rebuild lacked framework2:154 weeks ago -
Deportation hearing begins for alleged Iranian regime official1:384 weeks ago -
Questions about how Tumbler Ridge shooter had access to guns2:302 months ago -
Deportation hearing for suspected high-ranking Iranian official living in Canada held behind closed doors0:452 months ago -
Battling extortion violence in Surrey7:132 months ago -
Fighting the addictions crisis in northern Manitoba’s Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation5:024 months ago -
‘They can shoot me’: Fear-stricken Ontario family speaks after Bishnoi gang violence in Canada2:514 months ago -
Government responds to allegations of widespread fraud at Social Development and Poverty Reduction ministry3:304 months ago -
Ontario’s landfill crisis: The cost of inaction2:535 months ago -
Russian snipers using Canadian rifles in Ukraine despite sanctions2:385 months ago
News Bloopers
-
‘Amoosing’ cow leaves Global News Morning crew in stitches1:594 months ago -
‘Can’t use that on TV’: Watch a Global News reporter jump from the highest bungee jump in Canada0:3712 months ago -
Black bear in tree has rough landing after being tranquilized at Halifax-area park0:4919 months ago -
Edmonton, B.C. morning show hosts settle NHL playoff bet3:0523 months ago -
‘You can’t make this stuff up:’ Loud clap of thunder interrupts live TV segment at pivotal moment0:2530 months ago -
Fun times? Global News personalities help clear snow in search of ‘fun’ story2:0041 months ago -
‘Buzzworthy moment’: Colin D’Mello recaps Doug Ford accidentally swallowing a bee1:5744 months ago -
‘Did you just call me daddy?’: Morning show hosts can’t hold back laughter after on-air mixup1:1545 months ago -
B.C. dad hoping to see his cloud photo on TV get his wish following viral TikTok campaign2:1248 months ago -
Bloopers: Phil Darlington slips, slides and falls in these Our Winter City outtakes1:3842 months ago