I think I got scammed

Discussion in 'The Buying & Selling Process' started by OscarAnthony, 27th Jan, 2019.

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  1. TMNT

    TMNT Well-Known Member

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    spot on, when I hire tradies for once off jobs, I ensure the bsb and acc name is right, and for the name I put in a reference I can identify, eg property address plumber,

    also I got told by a bank manager, they only randomly check cheque names against the account too,
    could be based on the value of the cheque too
     
  2. nswvic

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    Is cheque date useless too? I’ve once written a post-dated cheque payable to a real estate agent trust account, which was dated 2 days before settlement date. However, the cheque was deposited and cashed a week before the cheque date.
     
  3. TMNT

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    Wtf, this is terrible,

    maybe tell us if its a real estate agent, or an investment company or a BA or a friend of a friend of a friend
     
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    Agent employee. Looks like name was deleted from OP's post by mods (probably to protect him and avoid liable) but I found her in 2 mins on the register of Vic agents.
     
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  5. The Y-man

    The Y-man Moderator Staff Member

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    These are technically unsubstantiated anonymous allegations on a public forum, so naming would not be a good move.

    The Y-man
     
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  6. BuyersAgent

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    sent you pm
     
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    willair Well-Known Member Premium Member

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    Back then it was a massive amount of money these days maybe 10 days at the lakeside Hilton in queenstown NZ with breakfast..or inbetween early may first week in june it goes from $3oo --$4oo down too $165 per night just as the snow starts to fall..imho..
     
  8. Paul@PAS

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    I would speak to local police and report a fraud. The EFT record will be the fatal bit. Police can weave their magic in accessing bank details etc. And I bet its not the only time.

    And discuss with a lawyer - Was she acting for her employer or the vendor ? She may have defrauded them.
     
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    @BuyersAgent Can you PM me too please?
     
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    Sorry you are right I think this is another one. When I first saw it I thought it was the same but after a little more digging I think it is more likely unrelated. Hopefully the OP gets a similar outcome.
     
  14. Luvlife49

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    Firstly u buying from developer not this agent yes
    2nd you pay 10% deposit to developers lawyers not this agent unless they are developers lawyer
    Contract price and conditions is just that and cannot be varied after signing
    Unfortunately u have been scammed
     
  15. sumterrence

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    But I thought you exchange contract first before you pay the 10% deposit? Which by the time cooling off finishes you should have already contacted a conveyancer and the conveyancer should have made contact with the selling lawyer to organise exchange?

    At least that's what happened to me. My solicitor review my OTP contract and deal directly with the developer lawyer, and advise me on each step of when and how much should I prepare.