Special offer
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist, Probate Real Estate Services (KD Realty - 408.972.1822)

Spam prevention
Rainmaker
1,052,211
Candice A. Donofrio
Next Wave RE Investments LLC Bullhead City AZ Commercial RE Broker - Fort Mohave, AZ
928-201-4BHC (4242) call/text

No, F those spammers. I shrink them with my mind, till they are gnat sized and then I swat them!
Yes, we need to be careful. 

Feb 19, 2018 03:01 PM
Ambassador
2,684,009
Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

 I am wearing out my delete button.  These clowns need to give it a rest.

Feb 19, 2018 02:48 PM
Rainmaker
577,750
Gloria Valvasori, Accredited Senior Agent
BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS REAL ESTATE SIGNATURE SERVICE - Mississauga, ON
REAL Experience | REAL Commitment | REAL Results!

No, but thatnks for the heads up!

Feb 19, 2018 03:32 PM
Ambassador
6,393,154
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

I wrote a blog post about this scam yesterday.

 

Feb 19, 2018 08:20 PM
Rainmaker
1,374,323
Joyce Marsh
Joyce Marsh Real Estate LLC - Daytona Beach, FL
Joyce Marsh Homes

Yes I have received in the past. Very annoying to say the least. 

Feb 19, 2018 03:33 PM
Rainmaker
1,311,397
John Juarez
The Medford Real Estate Team - Fremont, CA
ePRO, SRES, GRI, PMN

Spam comes in many shapes an sizes in addtion to the metal rectangular can which has been around for so many years.

Thanks for the heads-up, Kathleen.

Feb 19, 2018 03:33 PM
Rainmaker
400,356
Jill Murty, Realtor - Orange County, CA
Movoto - Laguna Niguel, CA

I haven't received that text message yet, but I'm sure it's only a matter of time until I do.

Feb 19, 2018 03:29 PM
Rainmaker
5,583,278
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

no, I haven't..... I delete that stuff....

Feb 19, 2018 02:24 PM
Rainmaker
544,014
Dave Halpern
Dave Halpern Real Estate Agent, Inc., Louisville, KY (502) 664-7827 - Louisville, KY
Louisville Short Sale Expert

Thanks for the warning!

Feb 19, 2018 01:52 PM
Rainmaker
1,027,602
Susan Haughton
Long and Foster REALTORS (703) 470-4545 - Alexandria, VA
Susan & Mindy Team...Honesty. Integrity. Results.

I have not, but I have seen this question asked in several real estate agent groups on FB.  

Feb 19, 2018 01:52 PM
Rainmaker
1,502,998
Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

Yep, been making the rounds on Lab Coat Agents for a few weeks now.  Some people fell for it too... like Redfin would be selling a lead!

Feb 19, 2018 08:27 PM
Rainmaker
259,317
Lesley Wilson-VanGoethem
Innovative Realty Solutions Group - Winter Springs, FL
Residential Real Estate Broker Associate

I think 50% of agents did...
Just send $10!

 

Feb 19, 2018 04:06 PM
Rainmaker
1,844,271
Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

No, lucky you.

Feb 19, 2018 03:48 PM
Rainmaker
911,328
Jeff Pearl
RE/MAX Distinctive / LIC in VA - Lovettsville, VA
Full Service Full Time Realtor

Don't think so. If I did, I deleted it.

Feb 19, 2018 03:45 PM
Rainmaker
4,572,117
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Not today or in the recent past but I recall a conversation"  with Redfin many years ago.

Feb 19, 2018 03:35 PM
Rainmaker
3,416,038
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

I have not and hope not to. I am hoping they stay out of NH on that note too. I do not click on text links, can corrupt your phone

Feb 19, 2018 02:43 PM
Rainmaker
5,216,387
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Thanks for the heads-up. I have been getting hit with some suspicious stuff lately!

Feb 19, 2018 02:33 PM
Rainmaker
5,104,931
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

I have several times in recent weeks... it's an immediate block and delete.

Feb 19, 2018 02:02 PM
Rainmaker
5,005,603
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Very annoying! I hit the delete button!!!

Feb 19, 2018 06:39 PM
Rainmaker
711,852
Lynnea Miller
Bend Premier Real Estate - Bend, OR
Premier Real Estate Service in Central Oregon

I have not - but thanks for the warning!

Feb 19, 2018 04:47 PM
Rainmaker
2,182,502
Michael J. Perry
KW Elite - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, PA Relo Specialist

no, lucky you 

Feb 19, 2018 04:44 PM
Rainmaker
7,835,925
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Nope.

Feb 19, 2018 04:37 PM
Rainmaker
3,986,258
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

I have not but I bet I do soon

Feb 19, 2018 03:45 PM
Rainer
105,389
Dorette Oppong-Takyi
Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty - Scottsdale, AZ
The perfect home is a means of self-expression

So out of Curiosity, I took the bait and paid the $10 through Paypal, ( which can be disputed if necessary, also it's a lunch money missed, could go without the extra calories) to see what will happen.

They did send the full details of the the lead, phone number and email back by the same automated text, after I saw it immediately online.

I called the phone number and left a voicemail.

I will update you  on the progress.

Mar 18, 2018 11:50 AM
Rainmaker
763,883
Tony Lewis
Summit Real Estate Group - Valencia, CA
Summit Real Estate Group Valencia & Aliso Viejo

I get them all of the time but they are always taken before I respond and I respond immediately.  Redfin is unfair in their practice of going to the first responder since some have faster service and others have auto-respond.

Feb 20, 2018 03:23 PM
Rainmaker
1,466,207
Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Kathleen Daniels No, I have not seen one. If I do it will get deleted.

Feb 20, 2018 06:41 AM
Rainmaker
4,882,355
Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

I have not, and hope I didn't just jinks myself.

Feb 20, 2018 05:17 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

I have not.

Feb 20, 2018 04:55 AM
Rainmaker
3,071,489
Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

We have not...

Feb 20, 2018 04:52 AM
Rainmaker
1,712,676
Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

Thanks for the alert.

Feb 20, 2018 04:47 AM
Rainmaker
628,764
Buzz Mackintosh
Mackintosh REALTORS - Frederick, MD
“Experience, reliable, leadership”

None from Redfin, but Facebook messenger has been frequent of late with them

Feb 20, 2018 04:24 AM
Ambassador
2,178,553
Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

One more scam to watch out for!

Feb 20, 2018 04:19 AM
Rainmaker
4,434,127
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

No.

Feb 20, 2018 03:50 AM
Ambassador
2,436,099
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

Thank you for the warning. I haven't (yet).

Feb 20, 2018 03:46 AM
Ambassador
5,048,983
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Yep I got one last week. Delete!

Feb 19, 2018 10:36 PM
Ambassador
5,229,945
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

One more number to block - good GRIEF!

Feb 19, 2018 09:49 PM
Rainmaker
4,319,419
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Kathleen Daniels - thanks for heads up.

Feb 19, 2018 09:00 PM
Rainmaker
1,239,901
Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

No, they want $10 for the lead.  That name did not look right. At any rate it is NOW linked to Redfin that I need to log in my account. They must pass on surplus inquiries to agents.  Mine was meant for 95127.  

Feb 19, 2018 08:43 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 have not but will be on the alert. Thanks.

Feb 19, 2018 06:47 PM
Rainmaker
5,772,575
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

More SPAM?  Thank you for the announcement

Feb 19, 2018 04:07 PM
Rainmaker
409,203
Jim Paulson
Progressive Realty (Boise Idaho) www.Progressive-Realty.info - Boise, ID
Owner,Broker

This looked pretty official but I am pretty sure it is not actually Redfin.  I just received one of these and forwarded the message to my computer so I could dig deeper.  The domain it comes from is  actually "com-pre-qualified-lead.info"  The leading "redfin." is a sub domain from that website.  

Here is the data from Whois.com:  https://www.whois.com/whois/com-pre-qualified-lead.info showing it is out of Delhi India.  

Apr 01, 2018 01:36 PM
Rainmaker
785,458
Abby Stiller
TOP SELLING REALTY - Cape Coral, FL
SW Florida (239) 284-8637

No yet, but I received tons of calls every day from other companies. It’s so annoying

Feb 20, 2018 08:35 PM
Rainmaker
4,160,362
John Pusa
Glendale, CA

Kathleen Daniels I haven't yet, but I receive real estate lead generations texts which I don't fallow.

Feb 20, 2018 03:37 PM