Notable Cases - Consumer Fraud

Notable Cases - Consumer Fraud
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Deposit Recovery Investigation

Paid a deposit for a Dominican Republic property through a RE/MAX-affiliated agent?

A class action complaint alleges that consumers were deceived into paying deposits for non-existent Dominican Republic developments, including Romana Victoriana Residences and Bávaro Victoriana Residences, during the period from January 1, 2021 through February 25, 2025. If you sent money in connection with one of these developments or a similar project, your information may help identify affected consumers and protect others.

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We are seeking to identify as many affected deposit payors as possible.
Records described in the complaint identify approximately 493 consumers who sent transfers during the class period.
Submitting your information may help confirm your transaction and connect you with the investigation team.

Why this page exists

The complaint alleges a years-long scheme involving Dominican Republic real estate marketed through RE/MAX-branded agents and developments, including Romana Victoriana Residences and Bávaro Victoriana Residences. The purpose of this page is to locate affected people, verify payments, and encourage anyone who paid a deposit or sent money in connection with one of these developments to come forward.

493
Consumers allegedly identified in transfer records
2021–2025
Alleged class period in the complaint
$18.8M+
Total misappropriated funds alleged in the complaint

The figures above are drawn from allegations and reported financial analysis described in the class action complaint and should be presented as allegations, not established facts.

You should contact us if:

  • You sent money for a property or development in the Dominican Republic.
  • You were dealing with a RE/MAX-branded office, agent, website listing, or referral.
  • You paid a deposit, down payment, installment, or wire transfer between 2021 and early 2025.
  • You were told the project was called Romana Victoriana Residences, Bávaro or Bavarian Victoriana Residences, or something similar.
  • You now believe the project did not exist, was misrepresented, or your money was not returned.

Helpful documents

  • Wire confirmations, bank transfer receipts, or Zelle/transfer records
  • Reservation agreements, purchase contracts, or payment schedules
  • Emails, WhatsApp chats, text messages, or social media messages with the agent
  • Marketing brochures, listing screenshots, or RE/MAX pages you relied on
  • Any proof of the project name, unit number, or promised delivery date

What happens after you submit

1
Initial review.
Your intake is reviewed to determine whether your payment appears related to the transactions described in the complaint.
2
Follow-up request.
You may be asked for supporting documents such as a wire receipt, contract, or screenshots.
3
Matching and verification.
Your information may be compared against transaction records and project names already identified in the investigation.
4
Next-step communication.
If your submission appears relevant, you may be contacted about your options and any additional information needed.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to know the exact project name?

No. If you remember the agent, the office, the amount you sent, the approximate date, or the location in the Dominican Republic, that can still be helpful.

What if I only paid a deposit and never signed a final contract?

You should still contact us. Deposit records, reservation agreements, and communications may be enough to connect your transaction to the investigation.

What if I live outside the United States?

The complaint focuses on a proposed class of US persons, but this page is intended to gather information from affected people more broadly. Your information may still be relevant even if you live outside the United States.

Is this page accusing anyone of liability?

This page is based on allegations in a filed complaint. It is designed to identify potential victims and gather information from people who may have been affected.

Think you paid one of these deposits?

You do not need a complete file to contact us. Bank records, messages, screenshots, or even basic details about the transaction may still be useful.

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