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Jay Hinrichs latest identity theft and property scam and how to protect yourself
25 August 2023 | 7 replies

some good info here on protecting yourself from scammers especially all the folks on BP that own properties in different states you are a target. From the DRE of CA I got this advisory this morning.Law enforcement age...

Heather Bettis SCAM ALERT!!!! Be Careful!!!
2 February 2017 | 4 replies

Hi Everyone,My husband owns a handyman business and in the last week we have gotten text messages (which are not uncommon for our customers), however the 3 texts I am referring to are scams and I just wanted to share ...

Nehemiah Smith Loan from a direct lender. Scam or Not?
8 October 2019 | 23 replies

I have someone offering to lend me money as a direct lender. Only thing is, I can’t figure out if it’s legit or not.

Joseph Zimlich Vetting Private Money Solicitors
24 February 2021 | 4 replies

Good day BP community!  As I'm starting to get my contact info out in the world, getting myself on wholesaler lists etc, it's not surprising to get some tangentially related solicitation emails.  Many of these claim t...

Javier De la Rosa Private Loans - Scam?
9 October 2018 | 8 replies

Hi guys,I'm new here at BP but have been listening the podcasts on a daily basis for a while. Love the insights and the good vibe!QUICK INTRO I was born and raised in Barcelona, Spain. After my professional training a...

Bil Casimir Scammer Alert
8 December 2015 | 16 replies

Watch out for this SCAMMER Javier Miguel private lender. He is full of shit and will scam you by using Western Union. LinkedIn says based out of Chicago, ILL 

Anthony Lewis I want yuor opinion out there from those in Finance is this legal or possible or is this a scam ? the Aurthur is a member here! How 300 is turned to 3.3m
23 January 2011 | 34 replies

How 300k is turned into 3.3M

Here is how it works starting at the lowest level, you can start at a higher level or if you wish, work you way up:

$300K buys a $10 MM leased instrument from which you get the non-recou...

Account Closed Craigslist posting
1 June 2011 | 7 replies

I posted an ad May 29. I just deleted it and tried to repost it. At the end of the posting siste, I got this page:

"Phone verified craigslist accounts may be required for posting.

After entering your phone number be...

Alvin Sylvain SCAM ALERT! Check if your Property Specs have been stolen
11 January 2023 | 7 replies

I've just run into two separate occurrences where the description and photos of my SFH for rent have been stolen and put somewhere else at a ridiculously discounted rent.
The first one was on Redfin.com, and it was t...

Vic Liang Private Money Lender too good to be true?
4 June 2019 | 12 replies

Hello BP!I networked with a gentleman by the name of Jason Coutts, who runs Willow Oaks Properties LLC, on LinkedIn and I was open to talk with lenders since I'm working on syndicating an apartment deal.But upon getti...