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11 June 2020 | 3 replies
Anyhow, his name comes up a bunch of times for scamming people on VRBO/HA.
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12 January 2009 | 7 replies
There are a lot of foreclosure rescue scams involving leasebacks.
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5 December 2016 | 25 replies
Also researching some of the gurus revealed unfavorable reviews and several scams which is how I thankfully found BP where an answer to one of my queries showed up.
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28 July 2021 | 31 replies
REI Vault is legit, its not a scam.
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24 March 2010 | 11 replies
Hi i know this is an old post, but i have recently been scammed by john michael sheehan.
15 May 2019 | 2 replies
It's more around understanding what possible scams this guy is up to.
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7 January 2016 | 4 replies
Has anyone ever tried to stand outside these places and tell the unsuspecting newbies about the scam?
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8 January 2016 | 3 replies
To ensure they are not a scam operation that just capitalizes on upfront fees and doesn't provide funding, we are seeking references.
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27 January 2016 | 11 replies
I was also told that the home mortgage industry is so regulated now that it is hard for lenders to scam people etc.
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28 August 2017 | 10 replies
On the side note I think all insurance is a borderline scam.