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Kartik Subramaniam, Market Analysis--Educational Content, Adhi Schools (Adhi Schools, LLC)

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Rainmaker
1,502,998
Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

I'm shocked he contacted you!  I already sent in my money, he shouldn't need any more!  I've had that one and "Svetlana" (or was it Olga) the Russian model who saw my profile and was lonely...

 

Spam is fun!

 

The best was the lady from central California who texted me from my AR profile and thought I was cute.  I actually let that lie turn into a couple week conversation (hey, a single guy can hope, right?)... until she asked for money for an alleged tuition!  The funny part was finding the picture she sent to prove she was real on dating sites as a few different people.  Ah, nothing like a reverse image search.  I was amazed at just how well developed her story was.

Jun 22, 2016 09:10 AM
Rainer
150,416
Michael Thacker - Re/Max Real Estate Center - Louisville
Re/Max Real Estate Center - The Thacker Group - Louisville, KY
Your best friend who just happens to be a Realtor

Yes I get them time to time. I always think how stupid do they really think that I am!! 

Jun 22, 2016 04:41 AM
Rainmaker
5,772,575
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Cody,

No, it looks like we missed out on this golden opportunity...every so often we get one.  AR's response is great, they block the IP address of the sender. A

Jun 22, 2016 04:40 AM
Rainmaker
1,844,271
Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

No, but you'll get alot of them over the years.

Always hit the report button so AR can block them. Right on the message it will say report.

Jun 22, 2016 02:21 AM
Rainmaker
5,583,278
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

yes, I received that..... he has a Rainer account.... THAT'S an account that should be deleted.... 

Jun 22, 2016 01:54 AM
Ambassador
6,393,154
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

I get them all the time, seems like the scammers are willing to do a lot of work sometimes just to send out a few spam letters.

Just hope they are not finding any success here.

Jun 22, 2016 01:54 AM
Rainmaker
5,104,931
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

I get those from time to time and just delete them.

Jun 22, 2016 09:54 PM
Rainmaker
7,835,407
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

I also received this spam. This new member used the same photo for several new memberships.

Jun 22, 2016 08:54 PM
Rainmaker
989,652
Jennifer Mackay
Counts Real Estate Group, Inc. - Panama City, FL
Your Bay County Florida Realtor 850.774.6582

Not yet - but I feel it coming now  - report it

Jun 22, 2016 08:47 PM
Rainmaker
979,496
Troy Erickson AZ Realtor (602) 295-6807
HomeSmart - Chandler, AZ
Your Chandler, Ahwatukee, and East Valley Realtor

Cody - We do receive these spam message once in a while unfortunately.

Jun 22, 2016 07:22 PM
Rainmaker
4,319,419
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Cody Carmen happens once in a while - and yes, report it to support@activerain.com.

Jun 22, 2016 02:13 PM
Rainmaker
2,224,473
Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

I get these emails quite frequently. 

Jun 22, 2016 02:12 PM
Rainmaker
3,988,007
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

I didn't get one of those this round but have before. 

Jun 22, 2016 01:15 PM
Rainmaker
1,209,215
Amanda Christiansen
Christiansen Group Realty (260)704-0843 - Fort Wayne, IN
Christiansen Group Realty

Shit.  I thought that was real.  I gave him my SSN and bank account numbers.  So...  I'm not going to be rich??  

Jun 22, 2016 12:52 PM
Rainmaker
2,362,701
Lise Howe
Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC
Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

no= I haven't had that happen

Jun 22, 2016 12:44 PM
Rainmaker
424,200
Julie A. Black
KAUAI DREAMS REALTY Kauai Real Property Specialist - Kapaa, HI
CLHMS, CRS, GRI, Realtor, Broker

Yes, I received that one today and reported it as Spam. Spammers are just getting deperate.

Jun 22, 2016 11:37 AM
Rainmaker
1,725,996
Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

No, I feel left out on this one!

Jun 22, 2016 11:18 AM
Rainmaker
4,160,356
John Pusa
Glendale, CA

Cody Carmen Generally, I report scam messages. 

Jun 22, 2016 09:36 AM
Rainmaker
921,504
Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

They are always probing. As long as AR members make certain the response is zero, nothing at all, the spammers  go off to try something else.

It is when AR member respond with any comment such as 'take your spam someplace else' they become emboldened and try harder.

Jun 22, 2016 07:50 AM
Rainmaker
5,005,586
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

I also get them all the time..just delete and move on..I sincerely hope they are not finding any success!

Jun 22, 2016 06:31 AM
Rainmaker
4,800,082
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

It happens from time to time.

Jun 22, 2016 06:18 AM
Rainmaker
2,443,250
Evelyn Johnston
Friends & Neighbors Real Estate - Elkhart, IN
The People You Know, Like and Trust!

Yes, I received that one.  We get them from time to time.

Jun 22, 2016 05:47 AM
Rainmaker
1,090,637
Diana Zaccaro Broker Associate
ZOOM Realty Group - Cocoa Beach, FL
"The Accidental Blogger" Cocoa Beach, Florida

They show up occasionally...no big deal, just report to AR staff and delete or block sender.

 

Jun 22, 2016 04:56 AM
Rainmaker
4,936,183
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

I hope not.

Jun 22, 2016 02:39 AM
Rainmaker
1,466,207
Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Cody Carmen Haven't seen this one yet. The AR staff will look into the report and delete it.

Jun 22, 2016 02:37 AM
Ambassador
3,169,502
Liz and Bill Spear
Transaction Alliance 513.520.5305 www.LizTour.com - Mason, OH
Transaction Alliance Cincinnati & Dayton suburbs

Got the same.  It happens periodically.  Typically once Bob knows about it the account gets closed/blocked.

Jun 22, 2016 01:53 AM
Rainer
321,564
Melissa Jackson REALTOR
Trinity Premier Properties - Azle, TX
Helping You Make The Right Move

I didn't get this one!  I have gotten others.

Jun 22, 2016 01:53 PM
Rainmaker
1,771,867
Noah Seidenberg
Coldwell Banker - Evanston, IL
Chicagoland and Suburbs (800) 858-7917

Many people have.

Jun 22, 2016 12:42 PM
Rainmaker
1,157,785
FN LN
Toronto, ON

No.

Jun 22, 2016 08:22 AM
Rainmaker
1,239,801
Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

contact support and state why.

Jun 22, 2016 02:10 AM