Scammers push homeowners to sell their flats, real estate agents warn
The Union of Real Estate Agencies says scammers posing as police and bank staff are demanding urgent sales of homes and cash handovers.
What it means for you
If someone calls and tells you to sell your flat or hand cash to a courier, do not follow them. Hang up and call the institution on the number from its official website. If the fraud is happening now, call 112.
What happened
The Union of Real Estate Agencies warns of a fraud scheme. Scammers pose as police, staff of the Intelligence and Security Service (SIS) or banks, and frighten owners with loans taken in their name. Real estate agent Andrian Toderascu says he knows of more than 20 cases involving agencies.
In short
- Real estate agent Andrian Toderascu knows of more than 20 cases involving agencies.
- Scammers sometimes promise that the sale will be only a formality and the flat will be returned later.
- Even after a contract is signed and paid, the former owner may refuse to leave the flat.
- Buyers are advised to check the documents with a notary and make sure the flat is empty before taking it over.
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