POSSIBLE SCAM....NOT A JOKE!!

By
Real Estate Broker/Owner with WHISPERING PINES REALTY 20398180

Just got done talking with one of my agents.  He recieved a call from (supposedly Walmart).  The person said they were from the Walmart asset recovery division, and that my agent had stopped payment on a check and they wanted to know why and wanted it to be taken care of.

My agent said he did not stop payment.

The person on the other end of the line said "then we can put this check through."  Then they asked him to read his account number to him.

WHAT!!!!

If they would have had a check that had been stopped, they would have had the account number!  Also, the Walmart that he shops at, uses direct withdrawl form the checking account at the time of purchase.  (for those not familiar, it's like useing a debit card).

When my agent pointed this out to the caller, the phone wnet dead.

HMMMM...He called Walmart and they are checking it out, but this is not their practice.

Just a heads up for everyone!!

Comments (15)

Carol Swain
Keller Williams Real Estate - Langhorne, PA
Realtor, -www.swainsells.com- Bucks County, Pa

Wow that is crazy.  It seems like there is more scams out there today, than ever.  People need to get a real job!

Aug 29, 2008 03:18 AM
Nickolas Underwood
KW Commercial Atlanta Partners - Lawrenceville, GA

Thanks for the heads up William. I very possibly would have fallen for that.

Aug 29, 2008 03:19 AM
Sean Carroll
The Get Off Your A$$ Academy - Manhattan, NY
Real Estate Speaker and "Expert" Coach

thanks for that. There are just so many scam artists out there. Sad part is, someone would have believed him and given them the account info.

Aug 29, 2008 03:23 AM
Evelyn Panning
Property Connections Realty Inc. - Alturas, CA

It is amazing to me just how crafty these scammers are becoming.  Thanks for the heads up. ~Evelyn

Aug 29, 2008 03:23 AM
Scott Otsuka
Infinity Financial Mortgage - Roseville, CA

Every Walmart I have shopped in the last couple years has used the debit conversion you referred to.  They don't even take checks.  Maybe this is an indication of why this criminal can't get a real job, he can't even run a plausible scam.

Aug 29, 2008 03:23 AM
Richmond Virginia
Richmond, VA

Yup...mentioning a big dog like Walmart probably eases some folks suspicions.  Appreciate the scoop!  Have a great holiday weekend!

Aug 29, 2008 03:24 AM
Thesa Chambers
Fred Real Estate Group - Bend, OR
Principal Broker - Licensed in Oregon

Scammers have got imaginations beyond belief - good for your agent to be on top of things to know not to fall into the trap - unfortunately others may

Aug 29, 2008 03:33 AM
Eunice Waller
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Simpson Realtors - Locust Grove, VA
Working Together, We Can Do Great Things

Thanks for the tip!

Aug 29, 2008 03:39 AM
Bill Gillhespy
16 Sunview Blvd - Fort Myers Beach, FL
Fort Myers Beach Realtor, Fort Myers Beach Agent - Homes & Condos

Morninfg William,  Isn't it amazing hoe creative these scum can be ?  I bet they get many folks who cough up all kinds of personal info !

Aug 29, 2008 03:42 AM
Amy Champion
MetroTex Association of REALTORS - Dallas, TX

Eep! Thanks so much for the heads-up. It's a crazy world out there.

Aug 29, 2008 06:43 AM
Mike Saunders
Lanier Partners - Athens, GA

If he reports it to the police they can trace the call unless it is from a prepaid cell.

Aug 29, 2008 07:01 AM
April Hayden-Munson
Brookfield, WI
Brookfield Wisconsin Real Estate

These scam artists should use as much energy getting a JOB!!

Aug 29, 2008 07:34 AM
Vern Eaton
Askov, MN
Realtor 651-674-7449

Bill...I work Part time at a Walmart as you know, and they just put out a warning to the workers!

Sep 07, 2008 11:24 AM
Chad Baird
Re/Max Spirit - Dayton, OH

Just imagine what these people could do if they used there brain in a legitimit job instead of devising schemes. 

Sep 07, 2008 11:48 AM
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Ihope this helps just one person.

Oct 11, 2010 04:00 PM

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