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nobbie48

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"I am calling from the sanitation department to have your flood prevention valve inspected"

In short they want to inspect something I don't have. I can barely understand the guy and it's sounding like a broken record when I ask questions. I get his number 416-628-7069 and it Googles up as scam.

The valves are a good thing but not mandatory so inspection isn't mandatory.

Basically they want into my house. They will show I.D.

I have a printer, software and a laminating machine. I can make a badge too.

If I had time to waste I'd book the call and when they showed up ask for their driver's licence (Take picture), Vehicle registration (Take picture). Picture of vehicle, all while having a borrowed pit bull at my side. Then ask for a $250 security deposit to cover the cost of the blindfold they'd have to wear while inside and not inspecting the non existent valve.
 
nobbie48 said:
"I am calling from the sanitation department to have your flood prevention valve inspected"

In short they want to inspect something I don't have. I can barely understand the guy and it's sounding like a broken record when I ask questions. I get his number 416-628-7069 and it Googles up as scam.

The valves are a good thing but not mandatory so inspection isn't mandatory.

Basically they want into my house. They will show I.D.

I have a printer, software and a laminating machine. I can make a badge too.

If I had time to waste I'd book the call and when they showed up ask for their driver's licence (Take picture), Vehicle registration (Take picture). Picture of vehicle, all while having a borrowed pit bull at my side. Then ask for a $250 security deposit to cover the cost of the blindfold they'd have to wear while inside and not inspecting the non existent valve.
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That's been around for a while. In some cases, they would nick the plumbing at the water heater to cause a leak. Show you the leak, tell you that you needed emergency replacement and you were in luck as they had a tank in their truck for a job this afternoon. Don't worry about payment up front, they rent to you so you have no unexpected bills. Bend over, this is going to hurt for years. That was a way around the prohibition of water heater sales at the door. Once they are in and "see" a problem, they are allowed to recommend a repair.
 
The only way someone gets into my home is either an invitation or a warrant.
 
I heard about one on the radio this morning and a colleague in my office already had someone attempt it on them.

Selling a vehicle on FB Marketplace, Potential buyer wants a car history but says carfax isn't good enough and asks for a report from a different site where they steal your credit card info when you pay for the report.
 
woot said:
I heard about one on the radio this morning and a colleague in my office already had someone attempt it on them.

Selling a vehicle on FB Marketplace, Potential buyer wants a car history but says carfax isn't good enough and asks for a report from a different site where they steal your credit card info when you pay for the report.
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That one's very popular. I am happy to provide a VIN, they can buy the report. @mimico_polak had a guy try that scam and once he called out the scammer, the scammer deleted every post in the message thread. Super dodgy. That one instance should be sufficient for a perma-ban from FB. Make the scammers start a new account everytime they get called out.
 
GreyGhost said:
That one's very popular. I am happy to provide a VIN, they can buy the report. @mimico_polak had a guy try that scam and once he called out the scammer, the scammer deleted every post in the message thread. Super dodgy. That one instance should be sufficient for a perma-ban from FB. Make the scammers start a new account everytime they get called out.
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Yes, that happened with 2-3 difference scammers on the Ducati. And the scammers are better because they'll go through the whole 'typical' process of asking questions, trying to get a better price, and then right before they come to see it 'oh hey, one more thing I wanted to take care of before I come by'

I reported both scammers after they deleted their messages, as they kept the chat active. But I do wish I kept the convo, I'm sure FB has a record of it.
 
We discussed in another thread.... but scammers mostly call during the day as they really want to target elderly/retired people--and they are home during the day. WFH has thrown a bit of a wrench into it but they still focus on that time of day.

We used to get them on weekends etc. Not anymore, all working hours Monday to Friday now.
 
crankcall said:
I don’t worry about me yet, but I live in fear for folks like my mom and uncles that are aging and with aging goes caution to a degree .


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They should create a law/rule that protects vulnerable people from getting sucked into things like that.. If person meets criteria (age, mental state, etc).. they can get out of shady contracts.. no penalties. That way when families or other catch on.. the situation can be fixed easily.
The also need to do away with the B.S liens.
 
crankcall said:
I don’t worry about me yet, but I live in fear for folks like my mom and uncles that are aging and with aging goes caution to a degree .


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Yup, my grandma was halfway to the bank a few months ago to withdraw 4k in cash for my "cousin" who broke his nose, didn't want his parents to find out, and they told her to tell the bank teller it was for home reno's. Thank god she had second thought and went back home to call my uncle. Of course the people were calling her back the whole night hoping to send someone to collect the money.
Really wish it didn't happen so fast, and I knew about it sooner. Would've loved to invite them over to collect.
Police were no help as no crime was committed.
 
Mikedezo44 said:
Yup, my grandma was halfway to the bank a few months ago to withdraw 4k in cash for my "cousin" who broke his nose, didn't want his parents to find out, and they told her to tell the bank teller it was for home reno's. Thank god she had second thought and went back home to call my uncle. Of course the people were calling her back the whole night hoping to send someone to collect the money.
Really wish it didn't happen so fast, and I knew about it sooner. Would've loved to invite them over to collect.
Police were no help as no crime was committed.
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My mom had a call about my cousin needing cash. We happened to just talk about the new scam going around the weekend before so she was aware and called them out.

Called the cops and they did come out and talk to her because the threats started over the phone once she refused.

Cops hung out but left with no issue.
 
raginduck said:
They should create a law/rule that protects vulnerable people from getting sucked into things like that.. If person meets criteria (age, mental state, etc).. they can get out of shady contracts.. no penalties. That way when families or other catch on.. the situation can be fixed easily.
The also need to do away with the B.S liens.
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I have a friend that is high on the dyslexic scale but due to an inheritance is fortunate to own a modest home. He has been sucked in more than once. Since he reads on a grade four level at best, he should be exempt from responsibilities arising from signing contracts.

I smell another scam for him in the works but the issue is so complex I can't help. I would also have a problem with deciphering six years of his misguided paperwork. Add to it family members have done a good job of character assassination. That can be proven.

If the person in question had a POA for finances or a dual signature chequing account could they bail on a contract without the POA or second signature?
 
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