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SCAMMER WITH A TEXAS PHONE NUMBER APPEARS TO BE IN BRAZIL AS INDICATED ON THE EMAIL ADDRESS SHOWN. OFFERED ME AS A REALTOR A LEAD FOR A NEW CUSTOMER. MESSAGE BELOW FROM EMAIL I RECEIVED. NOTE: THE REALTOR REFERENCED IS LISTED AS IN FLORIDA AND ACCORDING TO GOOGLE A REALTOR WITH THAT NAME DOES EXIST IN FLORIDA AND WITH THAT COMPANY. HAVE SENT HER A MESSAGE TO EMAIL LISTED ON GOOGLE SEARCH. HAVE NOT HEARD FROM HER. I RECEIVED A SIMILAR EMAIL (SAME WORDS) ABOUT TWO WEEKS AGO WITH A REFERRAL FROM A REAL ESTATE AGENT IN CALIFORNIA. DELETED THAT ONE AS IT LOOKED LIKE SOME KIND OF SCAM. Good morning! I hope this message finds you well. My name is ******** ** ******* and I am a realtor with Coldwell Banker Realty in Lakewood Ranch, FL. I have a client interested in purchasing a property in your area of expertise. If you're available, I would appreciate your assistance in guiding them through the process. Once I receive your confirmation, I will send over their contact details and the specific listings they are considering. Thank you for your attention, and I look forward to collaborating with you soon. Thank you, ******** ** ****** Coldwell Banker Realty 8334 Market St. | Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202 C. 817.528.8643

Targeted Person's Location

AZ, USA- 85375

Scammer Information
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Bradenton, FL- 34202

Mobile logo

(817) 528-8643

Web logo

Unknown URL

Scam Type

Phishing

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Business name

MADELINE J. DARAIO Coldwell Banker Realty 8334 Market St. Lakewood Ranch FL 34202 C.

Date Reported

July 10, 2025

Scam ID

1011930


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