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‘Timeshare fraudster ordered to pay £1000’s to victims’

9th July 2019

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Further actions have taken place in a criminal case that KwikChex supported with evidence gained from investigations and consumer reports. Frank Madden was previously sentenced to 40 months imprisonment for operating a bogus holiday discount club scam and has now been ordered to pay back £20,000 and had further banning orders imposed. Read the article […]

Serial offender Frank Madden sentenced to 40 months imprisonment

2nd May 2018

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Francis (Frank) Madden was yesterday (Tuesday 01 May) sentenced to 40 months imprisonment for scamming consumers in a supposed holiday discount scheme. The sentence was handed down after he changed his plea to guilty on reduced charges. Madden was previously convicted on two occasions and was actually under a suspended sentence when KwikChex detected him […]

Timeshare Task Force resources helping bring prosecutions

17th July 2017

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New helpline launched In 2014, the new Timeshare Task Force, managed by KwikChex received complaints from consumers about the activities of Frank Madden and his business Glenleigh Consultants. This was reported by consumers via the Timeshare Business Check website www.timesharebusinesscheck.org. In the months that followed, intelligence was provided to Trading Standards about the activities taking […]

Investigators suspect fraudster still targeting elderly for scams – but, incredibly, say they can’t afford to prosecute after savage cuts

23rd June 2015

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Credits: Daily Mail By: Sarah Bridge Mail on Sunday article about serial timeshare fraud offender Frank Madden reveals problems Trading Standards face – and includes how KwikChex is cooperating with them to assist investigations and prosecutions. All consumer reports to KwikChex and the Timeshare Task Force are also made available to the relevant authorities regardless […]

Holiday ‘fraud’ probe needs cash to bring prosecution

22nd June 2015

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Bournemouth Echo By: Steven Smith, Chief Reporter THE latest investigation into a convicted conman from Bournemouth is at “an advanced stage” – but Trading Standards officers face not being able to bring a prosecution because of the cost. Kwikchex, a Bournemouth-based firm that manages a website advising consumers regarding businesses that operate in the timeshare […]