Not another timeshare scam

But weeks after paying, Gillian and John, a bin man, could not contact Universal. Their phones kept ringing out, so John visited their office but it had been closed down. Gillian said: "We want to warn other families."

The family are not Universal's only victims. Retired receptionist Kathleen McKenna, 58, and husband John, 63, paid £1995 for their membership in April.

Kathleen, of South Carbrain, Cumbernauld, said: "Our cheque was cashed. We contacted RCI but they had never heard of them." Universal sell holiday club membership not timeshare, so evade strict legislation.

Trading Standards have received more than 100 complaints about them and related firms The Travel Centre and The Holiday Company in Kilmarnock, which are also closed.

They are investigating as a matter of urgency as a firm based in Florida claims to have taken over the business.

...if it sounds too good to be true, then it is!!!

The Sunday Mail - NEWS - TUMOUR TOT KIERA CHEATED OF HOLS

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