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They have fake IDs , are most often from California ( or so they say ) and they target vacant land or unoccupied homes without liens cell 808-936-5100 majormom@ilhawaii.net 2023 East Waiakea Heights Beauty or a mortgage . They feign distress which makes know . Still unsure , snail mail can be sent to the them willing to accept fire sale pricing . They want owner of record . Ask for a copy of their ID . Have a cash sale and quick closing . When a buyer is the fake " seller " do a Zoom meeting so their face produced , they are suddenly out of the country is visible . Do a " reverse search " on the imposter's and want the proceeds wired there . They even phone number . One agent suggests asking for an go to the American Embassy with forged IDS exorbitant commission . If the scammer agrees , to sign closing documents . They refuse to use there's something wrong . 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