Scam offers money to property owners

A scam currently going around is focused on those who own property, with the scammer posing as a representative of a firm interested in buying said property. The scammer also sends along a “purchase agreement” for the land, and claims public information about the property was obtained from the Hot Springs County Assessor.

A cashier’s check is offered in exchange for the property, as well as an offer to pay associated costs of the transaction such as back taxes, title and escrow fees.

Anyone receiving letters of a suspicious nature should report them to law enforcement prior to taking any action for a “promised” financial return.