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Re: Watch for the recent timeshare scam: "Barbara Giorgio" is hard of hearing & Susan Silberbusch (by Tony S.):
Here is the latest one. By the one thanks to everyone who take the time to place these alerts on the Internet. The Internet can be a great tool when used properly. God Bless all of you:
This email comes from Barbara Russ with Samuel Boas as broker: Just to let you know that I had to travel and will be away from home for the next 6 weeks. I do not know if I have mentioned this before but I have a disability. I was informed by the hospital which I am registered with that a new hearing aid which is supposed to be able to restore 30% of my hearing ability has just been delivered and they would like to test run it with me. This is impromptu so I had to make speedy arrangements. I tried to reach my broker yesterday and today but I got an auto response that he is currently out of the country on business. I have however sent him numerous email messages along with your contact information and expect him to be in touch with you as soon as he receives my messages. Because I was unable to contact Samuel to send his brokerage fees, title transfer fees and escrow fees, I visited my bank and got a cashiers check for 2,900 dollars which I have also mailed out to you. Upon receipt, please deposit the check, funds should be available immediately, I would need you to deduct your earnest deposit of 500 dollars, this is to affirm my willingness and seriousness to buy this property and fend off other offers while closing processes are arranged by my broker. Then, forward the balance 2,400 dollars to Mr Samuel Boas as his fees for your timeshare closing, First American title service charges and escrow fees whenever he gets in touch with you. It is my assumption that Samuel will provide additional instructions on how to get the fees to him. Samuel Boas is my personal broker and would be responsible for all the documentation and deed of transfer. Samuel will work with First American title transfer company who would be handling the closing. Note that the balance for your timeshare would be held in escrow. As soon as my broker gets in touch with you and finalizes the sale, the balance will be released to you before you transfer the title deed. Please notify me as soon as you receive contact from Samuel. Do watch out for any mails to your address and notify me as soon as you receive my check. Although I am away from home, I would still have access regularly to my email and would be in touch throughout the process. If you need to reach me quickly, you can send me a text. Thanks for your understanding and sorry for the minor inconvenience. Please respond to this email so I am aware that you have received my message.