I keep a close eye on the site and follow the e-mail exchanges. That’s how I just spotted someone who was contacting almost all our sellers in quick succession, posing as an interested buyer. Next, he will ask them to buy an expensive inspection on a site that he created himself the day before yesterday. An inspection that will of course never happen.
I deleted his account. But the experience made me want to strengthen Immogo’s defenses. Here’s what’s changed:
Anti Robot verification on every contact form
We’ve added a verification tool that confirms that the person filling in your form is actually a human being. No traffic lights to identify, I promise.
Automatic detection of suspicious contacts
If someone tries to contact more than three salespeople an hour, the system discreetly blocks them, without telling them they’re blocked. He can continue to send his messages, but they only reach me. I then receive an alert and can act immediately.
My personal vigilance
Automatic tools are all very well. But there’s no substitute for a human eye. I know the warning signs: messages sent in rapid fire style, questions like “Are you the owner?”, addresses with random numbers. If something’s wrong, I can see it and take action.
If you receive a message that seems suspicious, don’t hesitate to contact me by e-mail to check it out. I’m here to help.
And finally, a comforting thought: a swindler who spends his day contacting real estate sellers without ever receiving a reply… that’s already a form of justice.
