A Jasper-based travel company and two Mexican nationals are facing allegations of fraudulent timeshare transactions and identity theft, according to a lawsuit filed by Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita. The suit claims that GoGo Travel Consulting LLC used the identity of an Indiana-licensed real estate broker without consent, misleading consumers into believing they were working with a legitimate travel consultant for timeshare deals.
“As we work to protect Hoosiers, we will continue holding accountable those who engage in these kinds of illegal shakedowns,” said Attorney General Rokita. “We encourage anyone who believes they have been a victim of timeshare fraud to contact our office immediately.”
The lawsuit outlines how older adults are often targeted by such scams. These schemes typically involve high-pressure tactics, including false promises of buyers for timeshare properties. Victims are persuaded to pay upfront fees for supposed taxes or closing costs but do not receive the promised services.
Attorney General Rokita’s Homeowner Protection Unit (HPU), part of the Consumer Protection Division, conducted an investigation that traced the phone number used by GoGo Travel to two Mexican nationals residing in Puerto Vallarta. The number had been spoofed to appear as if it originated from southern Indiana.
The Attorney General’s office is also using this case to highlight the wider problem of timeshare fraud linked to organized crime. According to a joint notice from the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), many timeshare fraud operations are run by Mexico-based transnational criminal organizations. These groups reportedly use proceeds from scams to support other criminal activities such as drug trafficking and human trafficking.
Consumers in Indiana are encouraged to report suspected scams or scam attempts by visiting indianaconsumer.com or calling 1-800-382-5516.
