Great string. Just got a fresh “Hi. I’m Hill. I would like to know if you are available to inspect my house 5th of December around Bryan” from (601) 316-3457.
They’re still out there. Be careful.
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I had received this exact text , Iam a new inspector so was not sure but was suspicious. Also told him I would not relay payment to other contractors. He did send me a check thru expess mail that had $26 to receive, I refused, sent it back and text him back to let him know. That was the last I heard from him.
Just received another text very familiar.
Well that’s a new development. I know many have been playing along long enough to get them to send the check, in hopes that the cost of sending checks would dent their pocketbooks some. So now they are sending the check COD apparently, lol.
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Do you folks realize they continue to do this because every single day people fall for it? [don’t expect them to post here] What a sick world we live in.
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I just received this same text from “Andre” as well. I communicate a lot through text, but it still seemed a little off. Thanks all for continuing to post about this and making it easy to see that it’s a scam.
Another option for these is to report them to your carrier and the FTC. Info on doing this can be found here:
I just got the same thing and the check came today. Good thing I trusted my instincts and thanks for posting this here. Here’s how the scam plays out, according to friend who went through this:
He can rescind the bank check for up to 6 months after you deposit it and it clears. Usually, the scammer overpays and asks for a refund or ask for you to pay for extra stuff and then pull back the funds later, leaving you in the hole and having already payed for stuff for them.
Take the check to the local police/sheriff’s dept. If they agree, sign it over to them for deposit. Let them take it from there.
Just got the same text from Andre Hill at the same number. Had a funny feeling so Googled the number and found this string. Seems almost like they might be using the InterNACHI “Find an Inspector” page as a reference.
Thanks for posting and I appreciate all the comments! Hope others see this before they get got!
100% that is what they do.
The page has no basic protection against automated harvesting either.
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Yep, absolutely - I posted this upthread a bit - I have a company in Maui and Oregon and keep getting scammers texting my Maui# for an inspection in Oregon. This is the only place my info for both companies is listed together so I’m thinking there’s something automated grabbing pieces of info form our signatures. I suppose it’s a good news/bad news thing. Good news is our info is out there and getting noticed. Bad news is that it’s sometimes by the wrong people.
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Got one from Andre in October, recognized it and just said no. Then the idiot tries again under a different name( Douglas) 4+ weeks ago. I decided to play along and have had him on the hook since Nov. 1st. Got the check. Looks real and the bank said they would have cashed it in a hurry. 3 days -2 weeks later they would have taken it out of my account, flagged my account for cashing fraudulent checks, possibly closed it and dinged my credit. I at least cost him $8.15 for the express mail. I have his email x2 he issuing x2 and his zelle account. I’m going to report him to google and zelle. I also contacted the USPS since that’s mail fraud, but haven’t gotten anywhere with that. FBI are not interested neither is the Sherriff. FBI told me to lodge a complaint with FTC. That’s why they do it, no one polices it. The check came from a Payment LLC from Denver Co. with a return address that is a house. That biz does not exist in CO according to Sec state. His zip code is from Miss. His computer that he emails from is pingin off of a VPN in Belgium. I’m going to drag this out as ong as I can. Its slow right now. LOL
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Go get em!
I had a scammer on the phone once, dragging it out to waste his time. When he finally realized what I was doing, he got angry and said he was going to send his cousin to blow up my house and it would be celebrated like the world trade center.
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Andre is still on the prowl as of 12/7/2022.
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I will like to be like you to do inspction for me
I text because I am now deef my hear is no goode.
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Here he is again!!
Just got this text from
The same (601) 316-3457: number
“I’m Hill I would like to know if you are available to inspect my house on 20th of January around San Juan Capistrano”
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I haven’t had one for a couple weeks and was almost getting bummed out… it’s so slow even Andre has stopped buying fake houses!
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I know how you feel. I am beginning to second guess my relationship with him. I fear he may be moving on. 
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Got one on the line
Making the check out to my dog
Good day, my name is Bryan Ouellette. I’d like to schedule 11th Jan for a home inspection here in Boca
Hi there sorry for the delay January 11 is fine please send property address, your email and I’ll send you a written Estimate
I’d like you perform a visual inspection of the building and provide report identifying all defects. here is the property address 9310 SW 61st Way Apt B,
Boca Raton, FL 33428 and it’s a 3bed2.5bath1,782sqft921sqft lot the home is vacant, reason for inspection is to obtain a home owner insurance and look out for possible repairs.
please provide me with your estimate both for the home inspection, radon, water and termite inspection.I know the area well. The fee for full comprehensive inspection radon water termite is $826. I’ll need your email address To send the report it will come out later in the day I’m figuring the start time would be 9 AM
I promise to give it my very best effort. Hoping this meets with your approval sincerelyi arranged with the mold experts to take care of other inspection in the house
i can work with the pricing. the home will be vacant for you on the date schedule for the inspection, likewise the date and time schedule for the inspection is 11th Jan Time 9am. does that works with you as wellSure that’s great thank you
okay, that fine,i am the seller agent for the property and wouldn’t be present at the property moreover I will have someone assist with the lockbox and have all utilities turn on for you. my name is Bryan Ouellette and my email is nammelchiorixho43@gmail.com
please have all report email to me only. I will work on the inspection payment later today or tomorrow morning so we can proceed with the inspection.Text me your payable name and mailing address where check should be sent to
Pay to
Anna Tita
11459 Woodchuck Drive Boca Raton, FL 33428Got that! You will be duly notified once the check is on the made out today or tomorrow morning.thank you, the property is vacant, I employ you to call me at the date of inspection, I would put you through to get in… all utilities would be made available for as well.
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Marc, what is your next move with this fantastic opportunity?
After I finish trying to understand how a 1782 sf ft villa is on a 921 sq ft lot… … …
I’ll wait for the check & hold it. Let’s see how long goes by for another contact.
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