We got scammed by fake buyer

21 Feb 2025 News

Usually there are news of property scams where scammers pose as property agent, and scam buyers/sellers.

But there are also the other way round โ€“ scammers posing as buyers/sellers.

And we did encounter just one, so hereโ€™s how it goes.

The scam

We listed on PropertyGuru for Lentor Central Residences, and a โ€œpotential buyerโ€ reached out. Instead of asking for more details, he asked to meet for a discussion.

We tried calling him, but he didnโ€™t pick up.

Fine, and so I went to meet him the next day, but upon reaching and finding his office at AML building at Ubi, it was nowhere to be found! Turns out it is a scam, and car dealers there told us this happens to many property agents and insurance agents. Someone already reported to police as too many cases.

Details

  • Mobile 8930 3589 (uses WhatsApp business account)
  • Email leewoonsoo15@gmail.com
  • Name Lee Woon Soo
  • Company claimed to be Advanced Motors
  • Address AML sgcarmart/Automobile Megamart, level 4

We have reported on whosnumber and scamshield.gov to help others beware of this fellow.

Why scam agents?

This scammer is likely just disturbing agents for fun, especially since it is a click away to contact them.

There is no monetary scam, except wasting agentsโ€™ time. Perhaps it is a kid who is bored.

While I suspect he could be using a bot to chat, with auto-reply, I donโ€™t think so as I continue to chat with him. Lentor Central Residences preview starts today, and he seem to know that at least.

Scam chat with 89303589

And he at least knows LCR is good ๐Ÿ˜‚

So if youโ€™re interested, you know who to contact.