Scammer Attempts to Sell My Childhood Home Using Identity Theft in Six-Figure Land Deal
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mecredis
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Summary
The author recounts a personal experience with identity theft where a scammer attempted to impersonate them in a six-figure land deal in their hometown of Wilton, CT. The story details how the scammer tried to sell the author's childhood home (221 Cannon) without their knowledge, using forged documents and impersonation tactics. The author shares their investigation process, interactions with local authorities, and the broader implications of this sophisticated real estate fraud attempt.
Key quotes
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So while I usually use this blog to write about finding weird things on the internet, it's now time for a story about something weird on the internet finding me.
The story begins with my brother Alexander and I
Like most people, I've had my identity stolen once or twice in my life. It's annoying, but thankfully I've avoided some of the more catastrophic outcomes when criminals begin impersonating you.
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