PLEASE READ BEFORE POSTING

Hello Forumites! In order to help keep the Forum a useful, safe and friendly place for our users, discussions around non-MoneySaving matters are not permitted per the Forum rules. While we understand that mentioning house prices may sometimes be relevant to a user's specific MoneySaving situation, we ask that you please avoid veering into broad, general debates about the market, the economy and politics, as these can unfortunately lead to abusive or hateful behaviour. Threads that are found to have derailed into wider discussions may be removed. Users who repeatedly disregard this may have their Forum account banned. Please also avoid posting personally identifiable information, including links to your own online property listing which may reveal your address. Thank you for your understanding.

Online agent - suspect 'fake' offer (no sale no fee)

13»

Comments

  • eddddy
    eddddy Posts: 16,288
    First Anniversary First Post Name Dropper
    Forumite
    If what you suspect is correct - i.e. they 'made up' an offer to avoid refunding your fee...

    ... that would be fraud by false representation, which is a criminal offence.

    Whether or not I planned to report them, I think I'd try pushing the EA a bit further, by asking the EA for an email address and phone number of the buyer, to discuss completion dates etc.
  • jimbog
    jimbog Posts: 2,109
    First Anniversary Name Dropper First Post
    Forumite
    eddddy wrote: »
    If what you suspect is correct - i.e. they 'made up' an offer to avoid refunding your fee...

    ... that would be fraud by false representation, which is a criminal offence.

    Whether or not I planned to report them, I think I'd try pushing the EA a bit further, by asking the EA for an email address and phone number of the buyer, to discuss completion dates etc.

    Good idea. They are supposed to be working for you so you have that right.
    Gather ye rosebuds while ye may
This discussion has been closed.
Meet your Ambassadors

Categories

  • All Categories
  • 342.5K Banking & Borrowing
  • 249.9K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
  • 449.4K Spending & Discounts
  • 234.6K Work, Benefits & Business
  • 607.1K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
  • 172.8K Life & Family
  • 247.4K Travel & Transport
  • 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
  • 15.8K Discuss & Feedback
  • 15.1K Coronavirus Support Boards