Local law enforcement is warning residents about a scam that targets land/property owners and can possibly be legally binding.
Lyon County Sheriff Brent White tells the News Edge several residents have contacted them over the last several weeks about a land purchase agreement they have received. He says that property tax information is accessible via the internet, which, unfortunately, is also accessible to scammers. He adds that this particular scam is a letter to a property owner from a company in Florida offering to purchase the property.
click to download audioSheriff White says one of the property owners in Lyon County who received the letter was only offered half of what it is worth. In addition, he says this scam is concerning because it could also be legally binding.
click to download audioHe wants to warn residents, especially the elderly population that may be more susceptible to these types of swindles, this scam looks much more believable than others.
click to download audioAccording to Sheriff White, they want to caution residents that not all of these companies are legitimate.
click to download audioIf you receive one of these letters regarding real property, Sheriff White says you can contact law enforcement or the state property evaluation office administrator in your respective county.
Lyon County Sheriff Brent White tells the News Edge several residents have contacted them over the last several weeks about a land purchase agreement they have received. He says that property tax information is accessible via the internet, which, unfortunately, is also accessible to scammers. He adds that this particular scam is a letter to a property owner from a company in Florida offering to purchase the property.
click to download audioSheriff White says one of the property owners in Lyon County who received the letter was only offered half of what it is worth. In addition, he says this scam is concerning because it could also be legally binding.
click to download audioHe wants to warn residents, especially the elderly population that may be more susceptible to these types of swindles, this scam looks much more believable than others.
click to download audioAccording to Sheriff White, they want to caution residents that not all of these companies are legitimate.
click to download audioIf you receive one of these letters regarding real property, Sheriff White says you can contact law enforcement or the state property evaluation office administrator in your respective county.
