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- Keith Manson, "Keith Manson"
- Contributions:86
This is a good statement to have out their and everyone one should be careful. If something seems to be to good to be true it most likely is. There are also good resources on the www.makinghomesaffordable.gov site.
Keith Manson
First Weber Group
Certified Distressed Property Expert
Metro Milwaukee
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Keith Manson
First Weber Group
Certified Distressed Property Expert
Metro Milwaukee
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- Card Real Estate
- Contributions:1
I just had some emails from a Canadian on business in Brazil. He sent me copies of all his identification and wants me to send him my account numbers so he can wire me the money.
I Googled his address and it is a large condo, no unit number.
It is so very fake, but I can see how someone who is desperate to sell might jump on it.
Be careful people.
I Googled his address and it is a large condo, no unit number.
It is so very fake, but I can see how someone who is desperate to sell might jump on it.
Be careful people.
- Teri and David Neff
- Contributions:12
we just got this from a realtor friend, it looks like someone using the name jessicaneff stole our info and is trying to use it as a jessica neff48@yahoo.com, I'm not sure how to copy his e-mail and forward it to you. The realtor thinks they are trying to get ids from people using our listing, regards, Teri Neff
- Jean Kelly, "JeanKelly"
- Contributions:147
I handle every email inquiry I receive in the same way.
I have a noreply@xxx which is forwarded to a 2nd noreply@xxx and the second relay trashes it.
But wait.
I use the first noreply@... email address to fully answer the inquiry regarding property etc. without giving away a single bit of personal or customer information.
When I close, I tell the originator not to reply and why. I ask them to simply pick up the phone and call, and I'll be happy to discuss real estate with them and arrange for showings, etc.
If they are scammers, I've wasted a few minutes and I never hear from them again.
I have a noreply@xxx which is forwarded to a 2nd noreply@xxx and the second relay trashes it.
But wait.
I use the first noreply@... email address to fully answer the inquiry regarding property etc. without giving away a single bit of personal or customer information.
When I close, I tell the originator not to reply and why. I ask them to simply pick up the phone and call, and I'll be happy to discuss real estate with them and arrange for showings, etc.
If they are scammers, I've wasted a few minutes and I never hear from them again.
- Charlottesville Real Estate, "Charles McDonald"
- Contributions:230
I use a good scam filter
of course I still need to check it, which is much quicker than checking emails....
of course I still need to check it, which is much quicker than checking emails....
- Ed Benko, "EdBGCSInc"
- Contributions:54
My motto has always been "Caveat Emptor" ...May the buyer beware!
I've been assisting homeowners with modifications for over 3 years, and I never cease to marvel at how the scammers continue surfacing / re surfacing!
I for one would hope that during these difficult economic times, America's "best" would rise to the top / answer the call ...Obviously this has not been the case.
Basically, it all breaks down to good old fashioned common sense... Trust your instincts, do your homework, then make an informed decision
There are alot of "good guys" out here providing genuine service / help but there are also many "bad guys" too...
Bad guys are easy to spot / weed out if you have your thinking cap on :)
I've been assisting homeowners with modifications for over 3 years, and I never cease to marvel at how the scammers continue surfacing / re surfacing!
I for one would hope that during these difficult economic times, America's "best" would rise to the top / answer the call ...Obviously this has not been the case.
Basically, it all breaks down to good old fashioned common sense... Trust your instincts, do your homework, then make an informed decision
There are alot of "good guys" out here providing genuine service / help but there are also many "bad guys" too...
Bad guys are easy to spot / weed out if you have your thinking cap on :)
- Joe Williams, "YourRealtorJo"
- Contributions:48
It's hard to believe that in this day and age that people are still falling for scams over the internet. Everyone should be sceptical of doing any kinds of transactions over the internet unless it is your normal bank or broker.
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- ConnieK_Oklahoma
- Contributions:2899
just giving this a bump to keep it visible. it happens all the time and
I've got a new one today.... Amazing that people try this stuff!!!
wants to buy the property sight unseen and will wire money to MY personal account ....I don't think so. nevermind that's breaking the law - co mingling of funds etc. it's just plain stupid.
- tm1488
- Contributions:1
I think Zillow and other websites should have to perform some sort of due diligence hiding behind the label advertising company should not be allowed if a CPA or an Attorney publish inaccurate information they get sued and lose their ability to practice.
- susiemargaret
- Contributions:3
hello, all --
i have my house listed under a "make me move" price that is about $90,000 above its true value. nonetheless, i received an e-mail and a phone call from someone today supposedly wanting to buy it. the only thing is, he wanted to pay a certain amt/month for four years, then get a bank mortgage. he allegedly can't do a bank mortgage right away because his money is "tied up in other properties."
the supposed buyer could not answer my Qs about why he would want to buy my house at an enormously inflated price when there is a similar house on my cul-de-sac listed for approx $100,000 below my "make me move" price. i told him i was not interested in any arrangement that did not include a bank mortgage for the whole amt at closing.
i don't know exactly how the alleged buyer was intending to scam me, but i'm pretty sure he was. just a warning to others!
-- susie margaret
PS -- the e-mail given for a response was "mina kamel, minacorvet @ yahoo.com" (close up the spaces), but i did not try to send a response thru e-mail. the phone was 615/651-8918, and it was answered by the supposed buyer. the caller ID for the phone was shown as "guirguis kamel."
i have my house listed under a "make me move" price that is about $90,000 above its true value. nonetheless, i received an e-mail and a phone call from someone today supposedly wanting to buy it. the only thing is, he wanted to pay a certain amt/month for four years, then get a bank mortgage. he allegedly can't do a bank mortgage right away because his money is "tied up in other properties."
the supposed buyer could not answer my Qs about why he would want to buy my house at an enormously inflated price when there is a similar house on my cul-de-sac listed for approx $100,000 below my "make me move" price. i told him i was not interested in any arrangement that did not include a bank mortgage for the whole amt at closing.
i don't know exactly how the alleged buyer was intending to scam me, but i'm pretty sure he was. just a warning to others!
-- susie margaret
PS -- the e-mail given for a response was "mina kamel, minacorvet @ yahoo.com" (close up the spaces), but i did not try to send a response thru e-mail. the phone was 615/651-8918, and it was answered by the supposed buyer. the caller ID for the phone was shown as "guirguis kamel."
- Ellen McCullough CRS GRI, "Ellen McCullough"
- Contributions:9
If it sound too good to be true, why not give your real estate agent a call and ask for him/her to check it out for you. Community service promotes good business.
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