How do you prevent a foreclosure scam from happening?

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Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate

Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL

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If it smells like a scam, it's a scam.

Apr 17, 2017 07:09 PM

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Harry Norman, REALTORS® - Atlanta, GA

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That's a great question for an attorney

Apr 17, 2017 04:29 PM

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Fred Griffin nailed this one!

Apr 18, 2017 03:14 AM

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Debe Maxwell, CRS

Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC

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KNOW your clients and work closely with a real estate attorney!

Apr 17, 2017 08:41 PM

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John Pusa

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Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets

Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA

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Avoid Craig's List

Apr 17, 2017 07:47 PM

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Debe Maxwell, CRS

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Lynnea Miller

Bend Premier Real Estate - Bend, OR

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I can't prevent a scam. All I can do is guide my clients not to be taken in.

Apr 17, 2017 03:15 PM

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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA

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Pay your bills and don't get foreclosed on in the first place!

Apr 17, 2017 03:12 PM

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Debe Maxwell, CRS

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John Pusa

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An interesting legal question.

Apr 17, 2017 02:50 PM

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Debe Maxwell, CRS

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Wayne Martin

Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL

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Not sure you can in general. How are you in the loop?

Apr 17, 2017 02:26 PM

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Debe Maxwell, CRS

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Richie Alan Naggar

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The same way a fish doesn't get caught on the hook. Don't bite on the bait....

Apr 17, 2017 02:17 PM

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Debe Maxwell, CRS

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Bob Crane

Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI

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Educate people to watch for scams.

Apr 17, 2017 02:04 PM

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Debe Maxwell, CRS

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Roy Kelley

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Be alert for scams at all times.

Apr 17, 2017 01:16 PM

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Debe Maxwell, CRS

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Ron and Alexandra Seigel

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Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041 gave you the answer. A

Apr 17, 2017 12:27 PM

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Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041

ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL

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Attorney.

Apr 17, 2017 12:17 PM

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Debe Maxwell, CRS

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Dave Martin (703) 585-4687

Fairfax Realty - Fairfax, VA

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Don't fall for them ;) even when you aren't anonymous

Mar 29, 2018 06:20 PM

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Gabe Sanders

Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL

Stuart Florida Real Estate

I can only advise.

Apr 18, 2017 06:34 AM

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Harry F. D'Elia III

WEDO Real Estate and Beyond, LLC - Phoenix, AZ

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always deal with a professional

Apr 18, 2017 04:38 AM

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Praful Thakkar

LAER Realty Partners - Burlington, MA

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They will find out a different way, believe me!

Apr 17, 2017 10:49 PM

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Sam Shueh

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I will first have a real name and contact infor, license #, as well as affiliation.

Apr 17, 2017 06:42 PM

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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties

Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN

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If you suspect in anyway that it isn't right or a possible scam, stop and contact someone respected in real estate to review it with. Two heads are better than one.

Apr 17, 2017 06:26 PM

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Scott Godzyk

Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH

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If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is

Apr 17, 2017 05:35 PM

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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist

KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA

Probate Real Estate Services

#1 ... know who you are working with ... vet them out.

Apr 17, 2017 03:51 PM

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Joe Pryor

The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK

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Stay away from bad people.

Apr 17, 2017 02:09 PM

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Michael Setunsky

Woodbridge, VA

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What foreclosure scam?

Apr 17, 2017 01:30 PM

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Nina Hollander, Broker

Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC

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How would I know?

Apr 17, 2017 12:39 PM

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KNOW your clients and work closely with a real estate attorney!
I can't prevent a scam. All I can do is guide my clients not to be taken in.
Pay your bills and don't get foreclosed on in the first place!
The same way a fish doesn't get caught on the hook. Don't bite on the bait....
Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041 gave you the answer. A
I will first have a real name and contact infor, license #, as well as affiliation.
If you suspect in anyway that it isn't right or a possible scam, stop and contact someone respected in real estate to review it with. Two heads are better than one.