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LeeAnn
Sep 12, 2008, 2:56:39 PM9/12/08
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We're considering filing a suit for damages against a foreclosure scam
artist whose actions helped to render our clients homeless. However,
we're somewhat pressed for resources and so it would be easier for us
to take the case if we knew we were going to be bringing down a
defendant who's victimized other vulnerable homeowners.
Unfortunately, we've been unable to determine through the usual
methods (checking records at county property assessors' offices in our
service area) that this potential defendant had in fact successfully
been able to scam anyone besides our prospective clients... Does
anyone know of any way to check on the impact a scammer has had in the
community?
artist whose actions helped to render our clients homeless. However,
we're somewhat pressed for resources and so it would be easier for us
to take the case if we knew we were going to be bringing down a
defendant who's victimized other vulnerable homeowners.
Unfortunately, we've been unable to determine through the usual
methods (checking records at county property assessors' offices in our
service area) that this potential defendant had in fact successfully
been able to scam anyone besides our prospective clients... Does
anyone know of any way to check on the impact a scammer has had in the
community?
Diane Thompson
Sep 16, 2008, 11:22:41 AM9/16/08
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Is this a case where the scammer took title to the property? And his name doesn't show up on the county property records on other properties?
If that's true, the only other suggestion I have is to check with your secretary of state to see if he has any companies, llc's, etc., that he does business as and then check your county property records again. if still nothing, it is possible that it was a one-off deal.
If he didn't take title to the property, no reason that a property records search would show anything. Can you tell us something more about how the scam worked? Might generate an idea.
If that's true, the only other suggestion I have is to check with your secretary of state to see if he has any companies, llc's, etc., that he does business as and then check your county property records again. if still nothing, it is possible that it was a one-off deal.
If he didn't take title to the property, no reason that a property records search would show anything. Can you tell us something more about how the scam worked? Might generate an idea.
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