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⚠ Scam Alert

“Stop Paying — We’ll Protect Your Credit” Is a Dangerous Lie

A common pitch is to stop making payments while promising to ‘protect’ or ‘fix’ your credit. In reality, the missed payments hit your credit and the company can’t undo the damage.

Quick answer

‘Stop paying — we’ll protect your credit’ is a dangerous myth. Missed timeshare payments are reported to credit bureaus and can trigger collections or foreclosure, and no exit company can reverse that. Never stop paying without qualified legal advice.

Common questions

Answers, fast.

Can a timeshare exit company protect my credit if I stop paying?

No. Missed payments are reported by the lender and damage your credit; an exit company cannot remove accurate reporting. Get a licensed attorney's advice before changing payments.

Should I stop paying my timeshare to get out?

Not on a company's say-so. Stopping payments can wreck your credit and your leverage. A legitimate exit reviews your specific contract first.

How the scam works

False Credit Protection: how it plays out.

1

‘Stop paying — we’ve got your credit’

You’re told to halt payments as step one, with a promise that your credit is protected.

2

The damage lands on you

Missed payments are reported, late fees pile up, and collections or foreclosure can begin — on your record, not theirs.

3

There’s no undo button

The company can’t reverse the reporting. You’re left with damaged credit and often still owing the debt.

Warning signs

Red flags to watch for.

‘Stop paying’ is presented as step one.
Promises to ‘protect,’ ‘remove,’ or ‘repair’ your credit.
‘The resort can’t touch your credit’ — false reassurance.
Bundled credit-repair upsells.
No licensed attorney reviewing your specific contract first.
Urgency to act before you can think it through.
Protect yourself

How to stay safe.

The difference

A scam vs. a legitimate exit.

⚠ The scam

  • ‘Just stop paying’ advice
  • Credit damage they can’t reverse
  • Credit-repair upsells that don’t work
  • You’re left worse off and still owing

✓ The Newton Group way

  • Newton Group presents every available option so you can make the best decision
  • An attorney reviews your specific situation first
  • A strategy built around your real options
  • Straight answers about consequences — before you decide
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