Any individuals that signed up with universal escrow willing to share their experiences? Please contact me.?
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Hi,\n\nYes, I signed up with them too and followed thru with their instructions. On Wed 5/17 I opened up a NEW Chase acct with online access and on Thurs 5/18 added their Wells Fargo acct to be linked with mine. \n\nOn Friday, I got further instructions to activate this acct with the 2 deposits mentioned and to initiate a 10k transfer from their acct to my acct. I did this in the morning because this was supposed to be a SAME day transaction. I got the confirmation #'s and printed out all paperwork for my records. Friday evening, I decided to check the status of the transaction only to find out that my Chase online access was DEACTIVATED and was instructed to all Chase's regulation dept to speak with them.\n\nI have yet to speak with the Chase team to find out what needs to be done. I heard from another gal that said the same had happened to her but I haven't heard further word.\nI also emailed Dollartime on Friday evening, but so far have not heard anything. Tried calling too but all I get is a busy signal.\n\nI have filed an online complaint with www.fraud.org and they will forward the info submitted to the local authorities. These thugs need to be caught and proscecuted!\n\nAlso found out that Universal Escrow's identity WAS stolen and aka Dollartime was using their impressive list of business trade references to lure innocent folks (like us) into cashing BAD checks for them.
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The other answerer has a good point... lol...\n\nIf you are concerned about someone that you are dealing with: I'd recommend asking for references from the person/company (and calling), looking into what orginizations that they belong to (eg. Real estate boards) and looking to see if they are a member of the local BBB.\n\nAs far as a list of know scams or cons, I'd be curious to see if one exists.
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Thank you!\n\nI am looking for a new job with a competitive lender.  I am tired of those phone calls when the Borrower says XYZ is offering me a better deal. \n\nWhat a great opportunity! (HeHeHeHe)
190938
I'm a licensed Realtor in California, we have escrows, not real estate attorneys who do all the legal paperwork.  Many people think that by not choosing a Realtor, they save money.  This is not always the case.  Professional Realtors, please note I said "professional" Realtors do much more that collect commissions.  I only show my listing to qualified buyers who have been APPROVED by a good loan company.  Also, in your Dad's case, by working with a Realtor, he is hiring someone who will bring the buyers to his home.  You don't know the number of people I have spoken to who decided to hire a Realtor after trying to sell their property themselves and being scared after experiencing "spooky" people knocking on their door to see the property then returning later to try and rob them.  In other words, you don't know who you are opening your doors to -- burgulars, child molesters, etc. Then there are the scam artist looking to take advantage of the inexperienced seller.  A Realtor knows when something is not in order.
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well if you are willing to do some reading, just get stuck into these for a couple of days, hope they are of any help, hope things work out you sound decent what's up with those GW Bush  lot:\n\nhttp://finance.ebookorama.com/\nhttp://credit-cards.ebookorama.com/
365773
You can call any escrow company up and ask what the fees are for a loan amount. Also, if its a refi or a purchase.
309998
welcome to the internet.  we don't have to be next door to repond to an add.  I am writing this from West Africa, have a Va address and a US phone number.  Don't assume it's a scam.  I conduct business from 4000 miles away on a daily basis.
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I believe it to be legit.  I understand eBay recommends escrow.com, but does not own them.  There are a lot of scam escrow services out there, but this one I believe to be legit.\n\nOf course, I could be the same guy who's trying to scam you!  ha ha
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I bought a timeshare vacation from them.  Basically the girl left me a message and said, "$99 vacation, please call this #"  So I did.  So the guy on the phone answered and said "Sure, $200 vacation".  So I said, "No, the girl said $99"  So we haggled back and forth until we came to the $99 agreement.  I got 3 vacations, one to Cocoa beach, one to Orlando, and one to Cancun.  I only got to use the first two in the 2 year period and I thought it was worth it.  And get this, I didn't even have to do the time share presentation.\n\nLong story short, do your reasearch on them first, then haggle with them as much as you can because if they can give you a deal they will if you act like your going to hang up.  \n\nThere is always that chance that its a scam so use your discretion.
101109
Did you try realtor.com ?
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You can check with Better Business Bureau, A Dunn & Brad Street report( can be costly), check with the losal district attornety offices for previous complaints, check where you live & where they are located. Then write to the state where they are incorporated to check on complaints with the state department, Then try to check on their credit rating with something like Standard & Poors, call a few brokers if they are listed & see how they rate.\nIf you got to put out alot, don't, if they offer a sweeter pot after you sign up, such as personal traing for the very special, only another $500; run & cut your losses. Some look good, but leave out a few things the first round. Something vital like how to generate customers. Its a rip off even though they might like like gold to the rest of the world.
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Sounds like a SCAM to me. be careful, Good luck
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Had a friend who used them and wasn't impressed.  Customer service was not great.  He ended up going with http://www.thinkfinancial.com and he said they were very helpful and easy to deal with.  Received his money quickly.  Terms of the loan are pretty much exactly the same and the customer service was great.  Good luck.
1029310
I have used their Marketbrowser program and it performs nicely for me.  However, I do receive e-mails from them hyping penney gold, penney oil, and other questionable (to my mind) deals.
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I am a realtor in florida and know a two people over there that may be able to help. please email at the link below and Ill try to get you connected with them.
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You have to be very careful when you have taxes and insurance in escrow. Taxes has to be paid. Contact someone in the customer service depart to see if they can help. Also, maybe they can give you an extension on your loan. Good luck. Credit history is very important.
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Trust me do not go with CountryWide.  My home was financed thru them and I lost my house due to them and a bad lawyer.  Country Wide is HORRIBLE, they lie and take advantage of and do whatever to people and don't care.