Comments on: Identity Theft And Real Estate Professionals http://www.therealestatebloggers.com/2008/09/08/identity-theft-and-real-estate-professionals/ Real Estate Blog, Mortgage, and Development News Sat, 20 Mar 2010 11:25:08 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Mario http://www.therealestatebloggers.com/2008/09/08/identity-theft-and-real-estate-professionals/comment-page-1/#comment-332532 Mario Thu, 22 Jan 2009 18:41:34 +0000 http://www.therealestatebloggers.com/2008/09/08/identity-theft-and-real-estate-professionals/#comment-332532 a real state broker named Rosa helped my mom find a house to buy, but she also walked away with my moms personal information, and a second loan she took out on my mom's credit. this woman refinanced the house just six months after my mom moved in to the house, she is now on the run. Rosa scammed my mother and two of her friends, walking away with thousands of dollars, couple of new cars and a huge house whic she bought on other peoples credit. a real state broker named Rosa helped my mom find a house to buy, but she also walked away with my moms personal information, and a second loan she took out on my mom’s credit. this woman refinanced the house just six months after my mom moved in to the house, she is now on the run. Rosa scammed my mother and two of her friends, walking away with thousands of dollars, couple of new cars and a huge house whic she bought on other peoples credit.

]]> By: Jim http://www.therealestatebloggers.com/2008/09/08/identity-theft-and-real-estate-professionals/comment-page-1/#comment-328015 Jim Wed, 14 Jan 2009 10:37:17 +0000 http://www.therealestatebloggers.com/2008/09/08/identity-theft-and-real-estate-professionals/#comment-328015 Credit Monitoring is a good start, but it is not the solution. What about the other 4 types of Identity Theft? I am a Licensed Real Estate Broker in WA and an Independent Associate of PrePaid Legal Services Inc. I specialize in Identity Theft protection and Risk reduction, so I know quite a bit more about it than most REALTORS. What do you do when the thieves use your Identity for other reason's. Like the person who left their wallet at a restaurant and was arrested a month later because somebody had a fake license made with their information, got a ticket, and then never showed up for court. The real person had a warrant issued and was arrested at his office. Try explaining that one to your designated broker or clients and co-workers. I invite you to ask any "Identity Theft Protection" company what their policy on restoration is and then contact me @ Jim@GetEqualAccessNow.com if you would like more information. Credit Monitoring is a good start, but it is not the solution. What about the other 4 types of Identity Theft? I am a Licensed Real Estate Broker in WA and an Independent Associate of PrePaid Legal Services Inc. I specialize in Identity Theft protection and Risk reduction, so I know quite a bit more about it than most REALTORS. What do you do when the thieves use your Identity for other reason’s. Like the person who left their wallet at a restaurant and was arrested a month later because somebody had a fake license made with their information, got a ticket, and then never showed up for court. The real person had a warrant issued and was arrested at his office. Try explaining that one to your designated broker or clients and co-workers. I invite you to ask any “Identity Theft Protection” company what their policy on restoration is and then contact me @ Jim@GetEqualAccessNow.com if you would like more information.

]]> By: Monica http://www.therealestatebloggers.com/2008/09/08/identity-theft-and-real-estate-professionals/comment-page-1/#comment-259075 Monica Tue, 16 Sep 2008 23:04:15 +0000 http://www.therealestatebloggers.com/2008/09/08/identity-theft-and-real-estate-professionals/#comment-259075 Joshua said "I recommend all agents have the credit agencies put protection on their accounts (I forget what it is really called), whereby anytime a credit card is opened, loan taken, or other credit related transaction is executed, you are contacted to confirm that you’re the one making it happen." How's the market in your area ;) My ground is Newtown-Bethel-Redding and Ridgefield. I cannot tell you the number of times I have left a credit card at a store or my cell phone sitting on the counter of dunkin donuts. I have a large family, mil house so my parents live with me along with the 4 kids, dog and lets not forget my husband. After hearing some horrific stories myself I decided not to be one of those that say "this can never happen to me". I registered with Trusted ID because it gave be the Biggest Bang for My Buck -- I was able to cover the entire family on one account, at one cost. I used their service IDFreeze to put Fraud Flags on my credit, which means EXACTLY WHAT YOU SAID: Before anyone can use my identity to open ANY TYPE OF CREDIT ACCT -- I get a phone call to verify who I am and approve the application. Wow what a thought "taking control, being proactive and protecting yourself and family." It's a good feeling to know I can open my statements and not see any surprises -- well unless of course the teenager did something crazy. That I can deal with. Happy House Selling and Be Safe Out There Monica Joshua said “I recommend all agents have the credit agencies put protection on their accounts (I forget what it is really called), whereby anytime a credit card is opened, loan taken, or other credit related transaction is executed, you are contacted to confirm that you’re the one making it happen.”

How’s the market in your area ;)
My ground is Newtown-Bethel-Redding and Ridgefield. I cannot tell you the number of times I have left a credit card at a store or my cell phone sitting on the counter of dunkin donuts.

I have a large family, mil house so my parents live with me along with the 4 kids, dog and lets not forget my husband.

After hearing some horrific stories myself I decided not to be one of those that say “this can never happen to me”. I registered with Trusted ID because it gave be the Biggest Bang for My Buck — I was able to cover the entire family on one account, at one cost.

I used their service IDFreeze to put Fraud Flags on my credit, which means EXACTLY WHAT YOU SAID:

Before anyone can use my identity to open ANY TYPE OF CREDIT ACCT — I get a phone call to verify who I am and approve the application. Wow what a thought “taking control, being proactive and protecting yourself and family.”

It’s a good feeling to know I can open my statements and not see any surprises — well unless of course the teenager did something crazy. That I can deal with.

Happy House Selling and Be Safe Out There

Monica

]]> By: Mom http://www.therealestatebloggers.com/2008/09/08/identity-theft-and-real-estate-professionals/comment-page-1/#comment-257359 Mom Thu, 11 Sep 2008 13:14:29 +0000 http://www.therealestatebloggers.com/2008/09/08/identity-theft-and-real-estate-professionals/#comment-257359 To Oly's son? Please respond today, thank you To Oly’s son? Please respond today, thank you

]]> By: TegoV - Albuquerque Real Estate http://www.therealestatebloggers.com/2008/09/08/identity-theft-and-real-estate-professionals/comment-page-1/#comment-256248 TegoV - Albuquerque Real Estate Tue, 09 Sep 2008 01:54:08 +0000 http://www.therealestatebloggers.com/2008/09/08/identity-theft-and-real-estate-professionals/#comment-256248 This is not specific to being a Realtor but I had a credit card stolen in the mail last year. By the time I realized it (2 days) they had spent $3000 and rented a car (that was never returned). Needless to say, I have credit monitoring now. This is not specific to being a Realtor but I had a credit card stolen in the mail last year. By the time I realized it (2 days) they had spent $3000 and rented a car (that was never returned). Needless to say, I have credit monitoring now.

]]> By: Joshua Dorkin @ BiggerPockets http://www.therealestatebloggers.com/2008/09/08/identity-theft-and-real-estate-professionals/comment-page-1/#comment-255939 Joshua Dorkin @ BiggerPockets Mon, 08 Sep 2008 15:09:50 +0000 http://www.therealestatebloggers.com/2008/09/08/identity-theft-and-real-estate-professionals/#comment-255939 This is just a scary situation. As you said, agents are particularly at risk because of their exposure. I recommend all agents have the credit agencies put protection on their accounts (I forget what it is really called), whereby anytime a credit card is opened, loan taken, or other credit related transaction is executed, you are contacted to confirm that you're the one making it happen. Safety first! This is just a scary situation. As you said, agents are particularly at risk because of their exposure. I recommend all agents have the credit agencies put protection on their accounts (I forget what it is really called), whereby anytime a credit card is opened, loan taken, or other credit related transaction is executed, you are contacted to confirm that you’re the one making it happen.

Safety first!

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