Vigilant Western Australian settlement agents have thwarted an attempt by a scammer to sell vacant land they did not own, prompting an urgent warning from Consumer Protection for the real estate and conveyancing industries to be on high alert for suspicious activity.
Commerce Minister Dr Tony Buti has released the following media statement: Scammer poses as property owner in attempt to sell WA land | Western Australian Government
Key points:
- Swift action by settlement agents prevents property sale fraud
- Suspicious questions about identity checks raised red flags
- Warning for real estate and settlement industries to be vigilant
The real estate and settlement industry is urged to report scam attempts to Consumer Protection’s WA ScamNet team by calling 1300 30 40 54 or complete an online scam report at www.scamnet.wa.gov.au
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