The foreclosure scammers are out in force, and they’re coming at the “opportunity” from all angles. Not only are there unscrupulous people out there trying to dupe struggling home debtors out of their money, but now even the financially stable (homeowners or not) are apparently becoming targets.<\/p>\n
Check out this spam I recently received:<\/p>\n
From:<\/b> 1 Day Dough
\nTo:<\/b> The Tim
\nSubject:<\/b> Flip REOs With Proof Of Funds<\/p>\nIt’s no secret that the biggest area of opportunity in Real
\nEstate right now is in For’eclosures. There is a tidal wave of
\nthem for us to ca’sh in on.<\/p>\nThe rules of engagement have changed though.<\/p>\n
The good news is I’ve cracked the code and so no there’s NOTHING
\nto hold you back.<\/p>\nJoin me Thursday June 4th at 8:00 PM ET \/5:00 PM PT for a fr’ee
\nwebinar where I will share with you the details on how you can
\nstart flipping For’eclosure deals immediately with none of your
\nown mo’ney or cre’dit.<\/p>\nSpace is limited. Reserve your seat now here<\/p>\n
[website address removed]<\/em><\/p>\n
Here’s to you and me making 2009 our best year EVER!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
W’ow. I should probably ju’mp on this opportunity right AWAY!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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