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This video has a demo of what is happening: https://youtu.be/bvlzZnhZhrc?t=851 https://youtu.be/bvlzZnhZhrc?t=851 Essentially if you make a bunch of fake listi
by gravypod 5y ago
This video has a demo of what is happening: https://youtu.be/bvlzZnhZhrc?t=851 https://youtu.be/bvlzZnhZhrc?t=851
Essentially if you make a bunch of fake listings all around the State you work in people who are desperate will search for "X near me" and if you have the most dots it will resolve to you. This means more panicked buyers which directly translates to way more money.
- Ansil849 5y agoThanks for this. This was very informative, and now I'm hooked on Marketplace episodes!
- astura 5y agoBeyond that, the people they send out are low paid and only trained to drill the lock and install a new one (for ~$300+) where if you got a reputable locksmith they would just be able to pick it for much cheaper. The scam companies will quote $25 over the phone ("if we can pick it") and the caller assumes that's the normal condition.