To Stop Scams, Recognize Them!
By Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400, Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome
( HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400)
When I get calls from telemarketers or solicitors, I usually say, "I appreciate the offer, but no thank you."Then I hang up. These calls can be annoying, but they can also pose serious problems for some individuals.Recently, I got a call about a rental property (a 4-bedroom home) listed online for just $700 a month. They thought it was too good to be true, and it was! Scammers often request personal information, such as Social Security numbers and proof of income, and then ask for deposits for fake keys to non-existent properties. This type of scam often targets vulnerable individuals, leaving them feeling embarrassed after they have been tricked.We need to educate our communities about these scams. The first step in protecting ourselves is learning to recognize what is real and what i...
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