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How to File a Complaint with the Federal Trade Commission

 

 In the Real Estate business, we are aware of scams that may occur with listings.  The most popular, bogus listings (on Craigslist for example) that state a home is for lease at a ridiculously low price.  The ads look legitimate, and may even provide an email address with the actual owners name(s); but, the email goes to the scammer and not the real owner of the property.  Craigslist is very proactive in assisting those who search on their site to be aware of scams and some of the things to watch for.  Unfortunately, the practice continues...you can help to catch these scammers by reporting to the website you find the post on.  You can also submit a complaint to the FTC: 

Before You Submit a Complaint

The Federal Trade Commission, the nation's consumer protection agency, collects complaints about companies, business practices, identity theft, and episodes of violence in the media.

Why: Your complaints can help us detect patterns of wrong-doing, and lead to investigations and prosecutions. The FTC enters all complaints it receives into Consumer Sentinel, a secure online database that is used by thousands of civil and criminal law enforcement authorities worldwide. The FTC does not resolve individual consumer complaints.

Your Privacy: How much personal information you provide is up to you. To learn how we safeguard your personal information, please read ourPrivacy Policy. If you don't provide your name and certain other information, it may be impossible for us to refer, respond to, or investigate your complaint.

  

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18 Comments on Scam Watch - How to file a complaint with the FTC

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14
2012
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Hi Lisa,

Great topic! Thanks for posting! SUGGEST ==>

Best,

Kevin
5:13pm • #1
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Great video...if we are proactive and put a stop to scammers, they will think twice before hurting someone else.
5:15pm • #2
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Hello Kevin,

Thank you!  Have a great evening!
5:23pm • #3
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Hello Sarah,

Every scam that's stopped is a good thing.
5:24pm • #4
MAY
15
2012
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Hi Lisa.  Interesting topic.  Thanks for the information.
3:03am • #5
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I have filed complaints in the past with the FTC, It was kind of a pain, but definately the right thing to do. We can't just sit by and do nothing or at least I can't.

Thank you for sharing the post with all of us.
3:42am • #6
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Good morning Conrad,

Spread the word, we have to stop thieves like these scammers!
4:01am • #7
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Good morning Joe,

One complaint at a time - slow and steady will win the race!
4:02am • #8
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HI LISA!  Agree with Kevin above!  Thanks for sharing information on how to file complaints! It all helps to reduce scams and protect others!
5:56am • #9
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Good morning Gabrielle,

These sneaky thieves need to be stopped!
6:08am • #10
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The scammers are very intelligent and clever people.  Even the best of us can get fooled.  Remember, caveat omnia!
4:26pm • #11
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It is so sad that these scammers just keep coming up with new and improved ways to victimize innocent people.
6:48pm • #12
MAY
16
2012
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Good morning Jay,

Yes, yes they are...it's a shame they don't put as much time and energy into legal pursuits!  I think it may be time to reblog your post on caveat omnia.
4:23am • #13
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Good morning Carie,

Isn't it though?  As I mentioned to Jay, too bad they don't work as hard on legal pursuits!
4:24am • #14
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How to File a Complaint with the Federal Trade Commission

Thanks for sharing this information.  All of us need to warn our contacts about the scams that are taking place in the real estate sector.
4:56am • #15
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Lisa  That is a valuable piece of informstion for people in the Dallas area.  We have to be so wary nowadays
5:56am • #16
MAY
17
2012
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Good morning Roy,

It is amazing how easy technology has made it for cyber thieves...

 

 
4:07am • #17
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Good morning Karen,

Dallas and across the country...Craigslist is a wonderful tool, but the scammers / thieves are something everyone needs to be aware of.
4:09am • #18

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