221 Cannon Road Is Not for Sale
9 hours ago
- #real estate scam
- #vacant land fraud
- #identity theft
- Author's identity stolen multiple times in a six-figure land deal scam in Wilton, CT.
- Scammer impersonated the author and his brother to sell their vacant land without their knowledge.
- First scam attempt in March 2024 involved a fake ID and email addresses with subtle misspellings.
- Scammer provided accurate property details and communicated via text/email, avoiding in-person meetings.
- Attorney's due diligence prevented the sale by verifying ownership independently.
- Author reported the scam to the FBI but received no follow-up.
- Scam recurred in February 2026 with two more real estate agents contacting the author.
- Vacant land fraud exploits lack of occupants and remote closings.
- Scammers target properties owned free and clear, in desirable areas, and not recently sold.
- Recommendations to prevent fraud include recording Fraud/No-Authority notices and setting up Google Alerts.
- Author emphasizes that 221 Cannon Road is not for sale and urges real estate professionals to contact him directly if approached about the property.