Purchasing completed lists. Good or bad idea?

[Anthony Barbato]

I have my phone number and email address signed up with some wholesalers and realtors and what not, so from time to time I'll get a text or email for a property (usually distressed) being offered for cash only. I'm sure most of you are familiar with this. One of these sellers just sent me a text with a web link to a page that is advertising lists for sale in my county. They are selling a list of 10,000 vacant homes in my county, a list of 9,000 tax delinquent properties in my county, and a list of 3,500 absentee owners in my county. All 3 lists are available for $400 through PayPal. Are any of you familiar with things like this? Is it a scam or does it seem legit? Are the lists up to date (in your experience) or is it old data? Thank you!