RE/MAX and Our Client’s Safety – 9 Things You Can Do To Avoid Fraud!

In today’s world, many of us are worried about becoming victims of fraud. RE/MAX Achievers values our client’s safety! Be aware and ask us for assistance if you are concerned about fraud during your real estate sale. Here are 9 ideas that you could use to avoid fraud!

1. Spot Imposters: Scammers often pretend to be someone you trust, like a government official, a family member, a charity, or a company you do business with. Don’t send money or give out personal information!
2. Do Online Searches: Type a company or product name into your favorite search engine with words like “review”, “complaint” or “scam”. Or search for a phrase that describes your situation, like “IRS calls”. You can even search for a phone number to see if other people have reported them as scams.
3. Don’t Believe Your Caller ID: Technology makes it easy for scammers for fake caller ID information, so the name and number you see aren’t always real. If someone calls asking for money or personal information, hang up. If you think the caller might be telling the truth, call back to a number you know is genuine.
4. Don’t Pay Upfront For A Promise: Someone might ask you to pay in advance for things like debt relief, credit and loan offers, mortgage assistance, or a job. They might even say you’ve won a prize, but firs you have to pay the taxes or fees. If you do, they will probably take the money and disappear. Learn where to get real help with these issues at consumer.ftc.gov
5. Consider How You Pay: Credit cards have significant fraud protection built in, but some payment methods don’t. Wiring money through services like Western Union or MoneyGram is risky because it’s nearly impossible to get your money back. That’s also true for re-loadable cards (like MoneyPak or Reloadit) Government office and honest companies won’t require you to use these payment methods.
6. Talk To Someone: Before you give up money or personal information, talk to someone you trust. Con artists want you to make decisions in a hurry. They might even threaten you. Slow down, check out the story, do an online search, consult an expert – just tell a friend.
7. Hang Up On Robocalls: If you answer the phone and hear, a recorded sales pitch, hang up and report it to the FTC. These calls are illegal, and often the products are bogus. Don’t press 1 to speak to a person or to be taken off the list. That could lead to more calls.
8. Be Skeptical About Free Trial Offers: Some companies use free trials to sign you up for products, and bill you every month until you cancel. Before you agree to a free trial, research the company and read the cancellation policy. And always review your monthly statements for charges you don’t recognize.
9. Don’t Deposit A Check And Wire Money Back: By laws, banks must make funds from deposited checks available within days, but uncovering a fake check can take weeks. If a check you deposit turns out to be a fake, you’re responsible for repaying the bank.

RE/MAX Achievers sold nearly $145 MILLION Dollars in real estate in 2020 and over $150 MILLION Dollars in real estate in 2019 and 2018! RE/MAX Achievers offers real estate services in 5 counties: Montgomery, Chester, Berks, Bucks and Philadelphia counties. Call our agents or find us on Facebook & Instagram at RE/MAX Achievers real estate, two offices located in Collegeville 610-489-5900 or Pottstown 610-819-1500. Call us and see why our realtors are award winning sales agents!!

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