WORD OF CAUTION
We lost thousands of dollars within minutes. No not in Vegas last weekend but in our own home Thursday late afternoon.
We were headed to the lake for one last wake board run this season. As we were launching the boat, B.T.C. received a call on his cell phone from a female agent asking if she could show the house. It seemed routine enough so we agreed.
We returned home to find that the front door had been left unlocked. UNUSUAL so B.T.C. called the realtor back to inquire. NO RESPONSE!
We woke up Friday morning and realized that an envelope full of cash was missing. B.T.C. once again called the number back. NO RESPONSE!
Reality struck as I went to put on my wedding rings (My original and my new one that B.T.C. bought me this year for our 15th anniversary). They were missing. We had been burglarized! I began to search the house and look for valuables and wasn't surprised to find that they were all missing.
My cash box that I keep my tithing, spending$ etc. had been emptied. All of these valuables were in different locations in the home.
These fake home buyers /agents are experienced. They know what they are looking for. They only took what was most valuable.
As I was handing my list of stolen items to the officer assigned to this call I thought boy if they find these thieves I would like to ......and then......and finally... yes, you read my mind...pray for them. JK unfortunately that one didn't even cross my mind.
I learned the hard way and wanted to pass on a word of caution to those of you selling your home:
Call the company of the agent to verify before letting them show your home.
Put valuables in a secure place (behind closed cabinet or a drawer is not enough).
Don't leave your home when it is being shown or make sure YOUR real estate agent is present.
If you know someone who is selling their home please spread the word and share this information so they will not experience the horror of having irreplaceable valuables taken from their very own home. This fake agent was able to access the lock box and get a key.
Also, your Homeowners Insurance will not cover cash or jewelry (unless you have a special rider).
We were headed to the lake for one last wake board run this season. As we were launching the boat, B.T.C. received a call on his cell phone from a female agent asking if she could show the house. It seemed routine enough so we agreed.
We returned home to find that the front door had been left unlocked. UNUSUAL so B.T.C. called the realtor back to inquire. NO RESPONSE!
We woke up Friday morning and realized that an envelope full of cash was missing. B.T.C. once again called the number back. NO RESPONSE!
Reality struck as I went to put on my wedding rings (My original and my new one that B.T.C. bought me this year for our 15th anniversary). They were missing. We had been burglarized! I began to search the house and look for valuables and wasn't surprised to find that they were all missing.
My cash box that I keep my tithing, spending$ etc. had been emptied. All of these valuables were in different locations in the home.
These fake home buyers /agents are experienced. They know what they are looking for. They only took what was most valuable.
As I was handing my list of stolen items to the officer assigned to this call I thought boy if they find these thieves I would like to ......and then......and finally... yes, you read my mind...pray for them. JK unfortunately that one didn't even cross my mind.
I learned the hard way and wanted to pass on a word of caution to those of you selling your home:
If you receive a call from 623-217-8256 BE WARE!
Call the company of the agent to verify before letting them show your home.
Put valuables in a secure place (behind closed cabinet or a drawer is not enough).
Don't leave your home when it is being shown or make sure YOUR real estate agent is present.
If you know someone who is selling their home please spread the word and share this information so they will not experience the horror of having irreplaceable valuables taken from their very own home. This fake agent was able to access the lock box and get a key.
Also, your Homeowners Insurance will not cover cash or jewelry (unless you have a special rider).
Comments
That freaking sucks!!! Not only are things taken that you can't replace, but it also takes away a sense of security! We are glad you guys are safe, and no one was home!
Reading your post made me sick to my stomach. I am so sorry this happened to you guys. I haven't heard of this type of robbery before. Glad your sweet family is okay, Lorri.
....and p.s..... where are you moving to?!?!
.... The guy was on his way today, but after reading your post and several others i called and canceled.