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[ 2012 ] Marketplace spam again? [Judy Boulay]

Someone is using the US Mail system
 
Rent_Share said:
Someone is using the US Mail system
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That is so painfully obvious in all these posts from people who have received bogus checks in the mail. It seems that contacting the US Postal Inspector, as suggested in earlier posts, would be the first thing to do if one receives such a check in the mail.
 
Daniel Dobrin

I have received emails from "Daniel Dobrin" about my timeshare that is for sale. Same type of emails, wants to use Chicago Title, same phone number that shows as a NV number, says he is hearing impaired.

Thank goodness for TUG.
 
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I got an email from her also. Definitely a scam. Claims she is hearing impaired and therefore is using a broker who works with Chicago Title Transfer, a timeshare resale company. She said she was going to be out of the country and could not contact her broker so she was sending me a chashier's check for a deposit and the closing costs. I was to forward the closing costs to her broker and keep the deposit (oldest scam in the books).
I took the check to my bank and had them check it (the check was drawn on a credit union in AS or Tx (two branches I guess) and mailed from OR (a little fishey?) - of course the check was counterfeit and is now in the hands of the fraud department - don't know if they can trace her but I hope so!

I also got an email from a Duncan Henderson - must be one of her parteners because he gives the same story - makes you wonder:shrug:
 
Hearing Impaired Buyers

I received 3 different inquiries and offers from people claiming to be hearing impaired and using their own brokers to buy my timeshare at the Manhattan club. They all offered to send me a check and said they were using the Chicago Title transfer company. One was Judy Boulay, and the other two Daniel Dorbin and larry lambert. Has anyone else ever heard from these two people as well?
i made the mistake of giving Judy my name address and phone number. Any suggestions?
This is my first post, I hope I am going about this correctly
 
sandrac said:
Any suggestions?
This is my first post, I hope I am going about this correctly
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Go back and carefully read every post in this thread. Once you actually receive a check in the mail, contact the US Postal Inspector and file a report. The check will be bogus. Don't deposit it into your account. Keep the envelope it comes in and any other documents. Make copies of everything if you give the originals to the US Postal Inspector. You could also take a copy of the bogus check to your bank to see if they want to follow through on researching the source, but I think the US Postal Inspector would be the first one to contact.

I think that's all you can do, but if you do all that, you'll have done your part to hopefully catch a thief.
 
Chicago Title Fraud Warning

Again here is the link to Chicago Title's Site Warning of the Scam and Providing their advice:

http://www.chicagotitletimeshare.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=76

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Fraud Alert

FRAUD ALERT: It has come to our attention that the name of Chicago Title Insurance Company (“Chicago Title”) and some of its logos and business addresses are being used in attempts to defraud the public through false transactions involving the transfers of timeshares. In some reported instances, the perpetrators have contacted timeshare owners and falsely represented themselves to be employees of Chicago Title or to otherwise have a business relationship with Chicago Title. These frauds are predominately carried out via phone and email or by using a website claiming to be that of Chicago Title or Chicago Title’s ultimate parent company, Fidelity National Financial, Inc.​


We caution against providing personal information or sending money to any person claiming to represent or to have a relationship with Chicago Title. In the event you are contacted by a person making such a claim, you are strongly advised to seek clarification from our office at timeshare@ctt.com This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .​


Chicago Title works with law enforcement agencies in order to assist and/or facilitate the arrest and prosecution of fraudsters worldwide. If you believe you’ve been the victim of fraud or an attempted fraud using the Chicago Title name, the incident should be reported to the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Internet Crime Complaint Center through www.ic3.gov and the relevant law enforcement authorities in the jurisdiction where you reside.​
 
Karen G said:
I think that's all you can do, but if you do all that, you'll have done your part to hopefully catch a thief.
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Rent_Share said:
If you believe you’ve been the victim of fraud or an attempted fraud using the Chicago Title name, the incident should be reported to the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Internet Crime Complaint Center through www.ic3.gov and the relevant law enforcement authorities in the jurisdiction where you reside.[/INDENT]
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Well, there you go. Apparently there's more you can do to help catch these perpetrators. By all means, follow through with all the authorities you can.
 
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Rent_Share said:
Just trying to get the Chicago Title warning as "search friendly" as possible
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I'm so glad you did. Thanks for posting it. It would be especially nice to catch these criminals.
 
the Samuel Kaplan scam

I'm in negotiations with Mr Samuel Kaplan this weekend. So they're still running this scam.
I've played along to see where the check would come from... Check arrived, without return address, postmarked from Salem, Oregon.
The trail won't end there though... The IP originations for both the "buyer's" emails, and his "agent's" emails, are computers in Cairo, Egypt.

:bawl:
 
Welcome,

What brought you here to this thread, since the perpetrator changed his name

Is the check still drawn on TruWest Credit Union

Did they reference Chicago Title in their correspondence ??

Any other names/entities used ?

Please post to assist the google search to land here
 
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Re: Samuel Kaplan, Chicago Title scam

A search of the TUG BBS brought me to the thread.

The contacts I've had are all emails, with "buyer" Duncan Henderson and his "agent" Samuel Kaplan.

The originating IPs for all the emails are computers with IP 41.45.30.171, or similar. I searched for the IPs to learn the emails are being sent from Cairo, Egypt.
 
What bank is the fake check drawn on ?
 
In my email this morning, from Franklin Nicholas:

"Thanks for the extra details. Having reviewed the information, I am willing to pay $2,000 to close immediately. I have a hearing disability and as such will be closing with my broker.

I will be responsible for closing charges, escrow charges and title fees and closing would be carried out through chicago title transfer company.

Let me know if this works

Regards,"
 
We received a check from Andrew Frechette today from Tru West today in the amount of $2600 (so I guess there are other amounts out there). Googled and found this website and thread (thank goodness!).

We have received almost all of the same emails displayed in this thread. Ol Andrew kinda had me going with the new prototype hearing aid bit. The red flag was really the send money back to his broker, First American Title bit. He/she/they must have caught on that Chicago Title is on to them.

Anyway, thank you to you all for posting here as that helped us confirm our suspicions (all along actually, but we wanted to believe it) and avoid another costly mistake. I'm glad to even be able to add further confirmation and hopefully a little more info.
 
Just got a check for $2900 Was told to keep $500 and wire the diff to one Samuel Kaplan to pay broker fees. Contact person was Anne Seiger. She was "deaf" and could not do paperwork herself. sound familiar?
 
Is Samuel Kaplan still attending the mythical "timeshare convention in Cairo, Egypt"?

golfnut13 said:
Just got a check for $2900 Was told to keep $500 and wire the diff to one Samuel Kaplan to pay broker fees. Contact person was Anne Seiger. She was "deaf" and could not do paperwork herself. sound familiar?
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Deja Vu --- but you clearly know that from earlier appearances (...and disappearances) of Samuel Kaplan, Judy Boulay, Frank Tesoro, Sister Vincentia Goeb and Andrew Frechette. Busy actors --- and apparently still getting mileage out of one Tri West Credit Union "check", long ago (...and repeatedly) proven to be bogus.

That's quite a leap from being hearing impaired to being unable to complete paperwork. I had a deaf friend, now deceased, who was a renowned chef. He lost his hearing after contracting meningitis in his youth. That didn't stop him from later running the kitchen of a highly regarded restaurant, being an artist of considerable talent, writing weekly food articles in the local newspaper and writing a great seafood cookbook I still have and cherish today. "Anne Seiger" must be experiencing a different result from her complete hearing loss. :rolleyes:

Tell you what; don't just keep $500. Instead, keep $1,000 and wire the $1,900 balance to me.
I promise you absolutely nothing in return beyond my heartfelt gratitude for your kind generosity.
I'm saving you $500 here!! What a guy!! Either way, of course, you'll still own your timeshare. ;)
 
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If I had one of those checks, I think I'd frame it, and hang it on the wall as a reminder......

Jim
 
golfnut13 said:
Just got a check for $2900 Was told to keep $500 and wire the diff to one Samuel Kaplan to pay broker fees. Contact person was Anne Seiger. She was "deaf" and could not do paperwork herself. sound familiar?
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Welcome to TUG. I'm assuming you did a google or similar search of Samuel Kaplan and found this thread.

Good work however you found it.

They must be doing good even with our warnings out there and haven't found the need to change names yet.

I'm also going to assume you've read through the tread and will not be sending any money.

Stick around and share your knowledge of timeshares with us.
 
They are still up to this same scam

theo said:
It is of course entirely your choice and your prerogative to pursue whatever course of action you deem to be appropriate. That much being acknowledged, it is my strong and informed opinion and experience that your local police actually have no jurisdiction whatsoever at this juncture. For starters, no crime has even yet been committed within their local (and very limited) authority and jurisdiction. Other courses of action to perhaps at least consider first (...or maybe even instead) include, but are not limited to:

1. Present a copy (and / or the original) of the check to your bank, very clearly stating your belief that the check is completely bogus in the first place; at least ask for the bank's input and guidance in case they might wish to examine and / or pursue it further through their own available "bank fraud" channels.

2. Present a copy (and / or the original) of the check to a USPS Postal Inspector. You will have to make advance arrangements to do so via your local Post Office, as USPS Inspectors are generally not located or based at local Post Offices. Alternatively, you might find a USPS Postal Inspector contact point in the "government listings" section of the phone book. Use of the U.S. mail to perpetrate fraud makes that fraud a Federal offense. Congratulations "Judy"; you might just be on the verge of playing in the major leagues.

What is the actual postmark location on the envelope? If this fraudulent activity is being initially based outside of the U.S. (e.g., Cairo, Egypt), there likely isn't a reach long enough to actually get to Judy / Andrew / Samuel, etc., anyhow. Then again, if you actually have the check in hand already, it was likely sent from within the U.S. Postmark details might reveal some noteworthy info..:shrug:
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I received my bogus check today from Portland OR, I just did this to bait them. Fingerprints on the check, DNA on the envelope and a US address to send the Difference in funds because I don't know how to wire funds LOL. Lets see if the FBI is interested I will find out Monday.
 
Samuel Kaplan at it again

I received my bogus check today from Portland OR, I just did this to bait them. Fingerprints on the check, DNA on the envelope and a US address to send the Difference in funds because I don't know how to wire funds LOL. Lets see if the FBI is interested I will find out Monday.



I have received your email message and answers. I have also noted the correction regarding the purchase price which is $8,200. Find below the information for my assistant and guide here in Cairo. Please visit a western union outlet and wire transfer 2,400 dollars of my fees via western union wire transfer using the information below.




Helen Chuks

4 El Nahhas St.

Nasr City, Cairo,

Egypt




You can find a western union location closest to you on www.westernunion.com. Wire transfer charges amount to about 50 dollars. Please deduct this from my fees and let me know the balance.




Please send me western union wire reference number as soon as transfer is done and I will be in touch to commence the transfer process. I will have to pay the escrow fees to First American title after which a file will be set up for us.




Thank you.

Respectfully Submitted,
Samuel J. Kaplan










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