We got scammed by fake buyer
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 – scammers posing as buyers/sellers.
And we did encounter just one, so here’s how it goes.
The scam
We listed on PropertyGuru for Lentor Central Residences, and a “potential buyer” reached out. Instead of asking for more details, he asked to meet for a discussion.
We tried calling him, but he didn’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 [email protected]
- 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 agents’ time. Perhaps it is a kid who is bored.
While I suspect he could be using a bot to chat, with auto-reply, I don’t think so as I continue to chat with him. Lentor Central Residences preview starts today, and he seem to know that at least.
And he at least knows LCR is good 😂
So if you’re interested, you know who to contact.
