This is because your checking account number is not private and if you are the victim of a scam, it limits how much money can be taken from your checking account.

He's worked in real estate as a mortgage lender and describes the proliferation of real estate seminars, workshops and scams as "a major pet peeve.""

i think it is great that investors here are willing to strike fear into hearts of those that havent done their research, if for nothing else but as a deter-ant.     i

I'd love to see some posts on how to avoid scams, what to look for in Turn Key companies:good vs bad, and more on student housing. 

Alright, I understand the intent here is probably to prevent people from potentially being scammed by unscrupulous dealers but this is a little ridiculous for pro members.Since you've taken away our ability to message users directly without being connected to them as colleagues, if someone asks for a referral the only way to send it to them on the site, without posting it out in the open, is via a colleague request.

It seems to me that your tenant and his friend have pulled a little scam.

SCAM!

Complete scam.

Why is it when I read the "update" saying everything was worked out,,does it sound like they said "we will give you your money back when you go back and tell everyone we aren't a scam"......

As to the BBB, IMO it's one of the most successful business scams in the country, you do pay for your "ratings" and all you have to do to stay in good standing is basically make attempts to resolve issues that are brought up to the BBB, not hard to do.