Unsuspecting investors in Pinnacle were then left responsible for mortgage payments, prosecutors concluded.

I'm not out to scam anyone because my license dictates that I have to be fair as a public agent, and this is my career, so why would I be out to "scam" anyone?

I'm weary of any upfront fees and I'm trying not to fall for any form of a scam, so I appreciate any and all insight. 

The implication of "no appraisal" sounds like an enticement to take an unsuspecting lender, like a note buyer or private money guy to a high LTV, I've seen old timers claim a much higher value to get more out of a note, we can go from mortgage fraud down to simple fraud.3.

I told her that I know of lots of scams like this and I would like to consult with my lawyer.

Has anybody heard of or used a website that offers a list of private money lendersis this a scam 

Get out there and practice on the unsuspecting masses - baristas, RE agents at open houses, sales folks of all kinds, and even your friendly neighborhood tweakers - they love to talk to anyone! 

It's a scam.

I mean, I too was scammed by Garrett Stevenson but should I go to my buddy who introduced me to Garrett and demand that he pays me what Garrett did not return to me?

Do they have to scam to make the numbers work?