imposters: Fake Appraisers Cruising Distressed Homes
- 01/21/10 05:56 PM
Local impostors are claiming to be appraisers to gain entry to distressed homes.We have heard from distressed homeowners who, after having the Notice of Default letters taped to their door, (pre-foreclosure) had unannounced individuals arriving at their door with cameras saying they are the appraiser sent by 'their bank'.These people are impostors. They are getting names off the county bulletin boards of homes in arrears pending foreclosure proceedings. It is apparent some foreclosure buyers use this tactic of false pretense to gain entry and review properties prior to auction. One homeowner just called to say a person arrived with a camera, without a business card, asking for information (she … (11 comments)
Local impostors are claiming to be appraisers to gain entry to distressed homes.We have heard from distressed homeowners who, after having the Notice of Default letters taped to their door, (pre-foreclosure) had unannounced individuals arriving at their door with cameras saying they are the appraiser sent by 'their bank'.These people are impostors. They are getting names off the county bulletin boards of homes in arrears pending foreclosure proceedings. It is apparent some foreclosure buyers use this tactic of false pretense to gain entry and review properties prior to auction. One homeowner just called to say a person arrived with a camera, without a business card, asking for information (she … (11 comments)
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