I was reading where SAB claims that they no of no complaints or
investigations filed against them. I just filed a complaint with the state
of Florida against SAB. I urge you to do the same, and lets see if we can
get these scammers stopped. Below is the address, and the email conformation
of my case complaint#.

http://doacs.state.fl.us/~cs/ccform.html

-----Original Message-----
From: WWW Server <wwwsrvr@orion-web2.toci.com>
To: mcduffa@mail.state.fl.us <mcduffa@mail.state.fl.us>
Date: Friday, October 29, 1999 3:52 PM
Subject: MAIL from 208.244.123.6 Case#: 1844


> Date: Fri Oct 29 16:02:18 EDT 1999
> CASE NUMBER: 1844
>
> Person Filing Complaint:
> Mr. Weldon Dale Julien
>
> 1926 Riverwood Trail
> Kings Mills, OH 45034
> Work Phone: 606-655-8879x111
> Home Phone: 513-459-2595
>
> Business or Person Complained Against:
> Swiss American Bank
> Kenmare House
> Doweswell Street
> Nassau, Bahamas GT 2249
> Phone: 561-417-8999
>
> Product or Service Involved: Timeshare Appraisal
> Cost of Product: $399
> Did you sign a contract or any other similar papers: Yes
> Where: Via Mail
> When: July 99
>
> Are you presently represented by a lawyer?: No
> Have you filed suit in court?: No
>
> Explain Your Complaint Fully:
>I was contacted by a person named Luis representing Swiss American Bank. He
claimed they were wanted to purchase my timeshares. They would need me to
get an appraisal, then they would re-imbuse me when the deal was finished.
They had an appraisal company contact me for the appraisal, International
Appraisals Inc, Two Richmond Square, Providence, RI 02906, 401-272-1160. I
paid $399 for the appraisal, sent all the info that SAB asked for to their
offices. I have not heard from them since. I have left messages and emails,
and no answers. The person who originally contacted me was from a Florida
number. I have also recently been contacted from people representing SAB
from Texas. 409-621-1841.
> I have been reading message boards and email groups from many people
who are getting scammed by this organization. Everybody has been paying
around $400 for appraisals, because SAB offers to buy their timeshares. So
far, I have not been able to find one person who has actually had their
timeshare purchased by SAB after they had the appraisal done.
>
> What Would Satisfy Your Complaint?:
>Either purchase my timeshares as promised, or return my appraisal fees.
>
> Do you authorize DOACS to send a copy of complaint to the business
> you are complaining against or any other government agency for
> purposes of mediation, investigation or enforcement?: Yes
>
> Have you read 'FALSE OFFICIAL STATEMENTS' provided in the
> Florida Statutes?: Yes
>
> Have you read the paragraph regarding the role of the Department
> of Agriculture and Consumer Services in providing assistance to
> you?: Yes
>
> Signature: W. Dale Julien
> Date of Signature: 10/29/99
> E-mail Address: djulien@toci.com