Scammy Sales Tactics & Timeshares

Tell us your story here!Sales Tactics You Need to Know... and are Timeshares a Scam?Have you ever felt pressured into buying something you didn't want? In this episode of Scams, Hacks and Frauds, we expose the manipulative sales tactics used by scammers — and high-pressure salespeople — so you can protect yourself.In this episode we cover:Objection handling — the scammer's secret weapon. Learn how salespeople and fraudsters are trained to dismantle every reason you give for saying no, and why "no" is all you need to say.Artificial urgency — the countdown timer scam. Why that ticking clock on a website is almost always a lie, and how fake deadlines are used to stop you thinking clearly.Timeshare scams explained — are timeshares a scam? We break down how timeshare presentations use both tactics above to pressure you into signing, why the "investment" pitch is misleading, and why reselling is nearly impossible.How to protect yourself from high-pressure sales tactics, both online and in person.We (usually) publish new content every other Monday. The short time our episodes save your wallet, and help protect your family.If you like shows like "The Perfect Scam" or "Darknet Diaries" then this show might be for you.  On our website you’ll find more computer hacking, identity fraud, impersonation, consumer rights and Romance Scams.  To find these and to access our transcripts, visit us at www.scamshacksandfrauds.com.The transcript and spoken audio are available under the Creative Commons, Share Alike, With Attributions license. For more information on this visit creativecommons.org.