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Originally Posted by 911SauCy
You get screwed at the part -"once I confirm your payment the house papers and keys will be sent your way"-
You send the $, keys never show, the name/number/contact info disappears, and its an internet scam over state lines.
There is NO chance this guy will get caught.
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I spoke with the branch manager at the Capital One Bank today and let her know what was going on. Forwarded her the emails, as well.
A little later on, I called back to follow up with some more information. She explained that he had just been in, trying to collect his money.
She noted that it was NOT the same "Gregory Johnston" as in the link above.
She's reviewing the account, apparently.
He gave yet another phone number after another email, this time leading to Tucson, AZ.
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Originally Posted by Gogar
You need to ask for a copy of the alleged "lease agreement" before you send any alleged money.
Maybe it will help you see how sophisticated the person is.
It's also likely that if it's a scammer they can't help but put a tiny bit of 'real' info on a fake agreement that may help you.
I seriously doubt the actual lawyer Gregory Johnston is involved, it could be any person named Gregory Johnston.
Maybe tell him you want to do Paypal instead and you'll cover the fee, because your bank wanted to charge you way too much for the wire.
See if you get a different email address for the paypal.
Also, see if there is a paypal address associated with the email address you have already been given. If so, it will list a physical address and real name for the account holder.
Google the email address.
Google the phone number.
Type the email address and the email into Facebook.
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Good stuff here. I may try to get him to accept a Paypal. He's already suggested MoneyGram, when I told him the bank said there was an issue with doing a wire transfer.
So, it's confirmed that there's someone in the Arlington, TX area involved in this.