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SCAM ALERT in Maine: North Lake Equity Group

By
Real Estate Agent with Better Homes & Gardens | The Masiello Group

State Regulators in Maine have warned about a current loan scam that has surfaced.

 

Its a scam!

 

 

If you get a call from someone claiming to be from 

North Lake Equity Group, please contact the 

Bureau of Consumer Credit Protection 

at 800-332-8529.

 


 

This company has been offering loans by telephone and over the internet to Maine residents.  They sound quite convincing and professional and claim that their office is located on Sanford Road in Wells.  The caller usually identifies himself as William Gibson and seems to be aware of the targeted consumers' financial information.


This is an entirely fake operation.  The caller claims to offer personal loans and requires several advanced payments from the customer.  Please do not divelge any additional information and if you do get a call from this group, be sure to report it by calling the number above.

 

Please help protect your friends, family, and neighbors by letting them know as well.

 

Posted by

The Maine Real Estate Network - Kristen Wheatley - Lewiston-Auburn Maine Real Estate

Maine Realtor Kristen Wheatley  

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David Shamansky
US Mortgages - David Shamansky - Highlands Ranch, CO
Creative, Aggressive & 560 FICO - OK, Colorado Mtg

I Hope they catch and lock this person up for a long time!

And on that note: don't think scammers are getting away scott free. We probably take a call a week from FBI and mortgage fraud task units that are still ACTIVELY pursuing those who frauded and created scams against others. At some point they will be caught and put away

Jun 17, 2011 05:21 AM
Kristen Wheatley
Better Homes & Gardens | The Masiello Group - Brunswick, ME
Supporting Success - Best Job in the World!

I agree!  It does usually catch up with them.  also, even though the internet can be a source for scams, it can also be a great way to quickly spread the word about the current scams.

Jun 17, 2011 05:25 AM
Lee & Pamela St. Peter
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices YSU Realty: (919) 645-2522 - Raleigh, NC
Making Connections to Success in Real Estate

Good for you Kristen on getting the word out about this scam.  Amazing what people do isn't it.  Especially to those that are in the most dire straights.  Do you know if this scam is occurring in other states as well?
Pamela

Jun 20, 2011 09:39 AM
Jay Lloyd
Cape Coral Florida - Cape Coral, FL
Allpro Home Inspection

Hi Kristen, I never do anything over the phone. if it's important enough, they can send it to me via email or snail mail. Enjoy the 4th! jay

Jul 01, 2011 11:08 AM
Not a real person
San Diego, CA

Happy Wednesday!

Aug 03, 2011 07:39 AM
Vanessa Helmick
Fiore Interiors - Portland, ME
Interior Designer

Thank you for posting! You would be amazed at how many honest, well meaning people fall for this kind of thing. Hadn't heard of this specific scam yet. I hope they get caught.

Oct 11, 2011 06:13 PM