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Homeowners Subjected to Fake Appraisers

local impostors are claiming to be appraisers to gain entry to distressed homes We have heard from distressed homeowners who, after having the Notice of Default letters taped to their door, (pre-foreclosure) had unannounced individuals arriving at their door with cameras claiming to be the appraiser sent by 'their bank'. T hese people are imposters. They are getting names off the county bulletin boards of homes in arrears pending foreclosure proceedings. It is apparent some foreclosure buyers use this tactic to gain entry and qualify homes prior to auction. One homeowner just called to say a person arrived with a camera, without a business card, asking for information (she didn't give out) about her loan, her property, etc. They didn't know the name of the Bank or Trustee and asked how much was owed and other private information. She had the presence of mind to tell them to leave and call her trustee. Unfortunately a skilled impostor would have a lot of this