This happened on 10/14/09
I’m currently looking for new rental to move into in Elk Grove, CA (single mom) and I noticed an ad on craigslist that mentioned a rent to own home that I loved for low credit/bad credit and other stuff (The craigslist ad is deleted now). So, I called the number posted and spoke with Mitchell (male) and he told me what he can get me into a house with no deposit and saves me money. The owner requires that we purchase rental insurance and make 2 time the rent. These are desperate home owners that want to save their homes and need renters or rent to own options ASAP.
The house I seen on craigslist was super nice and I was very interested in seeing it (Elk Grove, CA) and he said I can set up with the owner for me to see it. But I would need for you to pay a one-time fee of 149.90 to become a member of their program. I was nervous about paying anything but he talked me into it since I was desperate to move and wanted to see this house. He said we are not out to ripe anyone off we are a real company and located in Long Beach, CA.
So, after I paid the $149.90, then he said I will receive a send of home in my area I want (Elk Grove) along with the address so I can drive by and see if I like the location (with in 24 hours). The IT person was at there location fixing a systems problems so, I couldn’t review the homes on there website.
He referred me to their Website: http://1stAmericanresearch.com/
So, I received a receipt via email from $149.90 but still no list of homes.
I called the next day and left a message no response back. I called again the following evening and he said oh yes, sorry we are having IT issues and I will make sure you have your list or you will get your money back tomorrow morning. I did get this list and then another email giving me instructions how to contact these home owners.
I called back to 1st American Research and stated that this is not what I was told in the beginning and I want my money back. Still not call back.. Finally I called again and Mitchell said he would have a research specialist call me back. Still no call! Called again and said is this Mitchell and he said no (liar) and said that I need to do this process and it will happen. Same old shit.
They are posting Real Estate ads on the web with their telephone number as
1.619.819.5179 and 1.714.369.8941
How can I get my money back! I’m a single parent here. I got so sucked into this scam.
Please let me know what to do. My email address is Cynsanchezm@hotmail.com
Dear Registered Client,
As a member of 1st American Research The one time fee of
$149.90 has been billed with the card information that you have provided.
your listings will arrive within 24 to 48 hours.
You will have access to all of the paperwork and necessary contracts to secure your ability, to move into a home successfully. If for any reason there is not a contract that best meets your needs our research group will obtain the paperwork and/or contracts needed and promptly send them to you via email. The professional letter to the Homeowner along with the contracts and forms can be located in the attachments of this email . Our members will also receive unlimited Custom Searches upon request from our listings dept. You can request properties by city, county, or zip codes nationwide. You will have access to condos, townhomes single family, and multi family homes. You can request custom searches via email or by calling customer support and your listings will arrive within 24 to 48 hours.
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It is projected over the next 3 years that there will be over 10 million foreclosure properties .
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