How a fake landlord nearly evicted an Atlanta family
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How a fake landlord nearly evicted an Atlanta family
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That home is gorgeous. I’m glad she got some justice
Red fkags all states are the same. The Deeds of records are set up to allow this by law they claim. This is how the fake servicers steal the homes using our own state kangaroo courts and Sheriffs departments in my unprofessional opinion.
The fact that they is no actual research to make sure that the actions aren’t fraudulent is INSANE IN 2024!!!
The county is 100% at fault. When there is no law. Being a jurisdiction of law as in a COUNTY. They can make up their own internal controls. This is a failure of all the people in that office. All those idiots should be fired for absolute negligence.
The loophole was left there on
purpose. Minorities better wake up and get smarter because there are even more undiscovered loopholes.
@@HTCM8FLY That doesn't make any sense.
Inside job!
I recently had a fake realtor rent a house to me to use on air bnb who I paid every month faithfully. Well, she didn't pay the owner (she lived in Cali) and kept all proceeds. The owner finally showed up and informed me that the realtor told her I was in the hospital for the last 8 months. Needles to say, I moved out and let the home owner have her property back and deal with that thief.
That happened to a friend of mine years ago. My friend rented a room when she was in college. She paid her rent to who she thought was the home owner. The thief wasn't the owner. She was a renter herself. However, she wasn't legally allowed to sublet any rooms in the house. In fact, she wasn't even *paying* the rent. My friend and the thief ended up getting evicted.
It was a guy who looked Indian/Mexican . He wanted a family member of mines to pay him extra 900 dollars for allowing them to use section A. Section A would pay him 678 dollars and all that was left was maybe 120 to be paid to him.
He tried to say , it’s because he’s doing them a favor.
As he kept on rambling on.
I jumped in and said as I was picking up trash in a pile he wouldn’t pick up. I said you know you talking too… much and you sound like you should be working in a Casino. Because you seem like a con artist and a bad gambler. He asked who was I sum kind of lawyer. I laughed and said nooo.. I’m just listening to you and you don’t make sense you are been too greedy and you over doing instead of just letting thing take shape you forcing them by scheming. My family said, let it go just calm down I got this. I said I’m calm he just need to hear himself. Your boss is in NewYork. Sounds like a whole scheme. He kept on trying to say. Section A don’t like to pay. Why don’t u get them to send you the money and you pay me in Advance and just keep the money they send you. He said , yea but see the check will be in your name. He said , yea I’ll come by and pick it up and just added towards your rent, he said, so what about the money I would pay you in advance ,will I get it back . He said no , why should I .you paying your rent. He asked . So how much is the rent. Only 900 dollars. He then ask so why would I pay you 900 in advance then give you the check to. Fake 3 party landlord said. You are pay your rent. You want the place or not. You know it’s hard for your kind to get into nice places like these neighborhoods, outside looked oh Kk., but the 70’s was not fit for a ego party or the nonstop , plumbing issues they had in that house for a yr. He then say to my family member,you asking too many questions. I said, see you keep on talking around and over looking at the question.He insists on he’s not over charging them , just nonstop talking.I told my family it’s fake don’t get involved he’s going to trick you. After a yr. Of him adding late feeds charges and claiming he never gotten rent when she was on Section A. He sued them for that extra 900 he wanted and late fees . Just a bunch of greedy drama. I tried to tell my family members to avoid this con artist. Never showed up to court, but wrote letters to keep him owing him the money . Humm..evil con ..Humm.
@@insightwmrssladywbuzz5779 FYI Section 8 not A. HUD housing. Terrible how many con artists scammers are out there.
@@insightwmrssladywbuzz5779you have got to be trolling.
I'm PLEASANTLY impressed with the investigative work here. More of this level of follow through, will help the entire state infinitely.
I agree--excellent investigative journalism.
I'm stuck on the fact that she bought that huge house for $430k. All that land.
And on Riverside Drive in Sandy Springs where I used to live. That is cheap for that area which is more like in the millions. I sold my house near there in 2008 for $380,000 and it sure didn't look like that (very run of the mill).
It was a foreclosure. She bought it for $480,000.
Perfect timing, she caught the sale before the COVID housing boom started.
Has to be worth atleast 2x as much now at minimum
@@RacieRainAn LLC bought it in foreclosure. The current owner then purchased it from the LLC for $480k. The LLC probably paid $300k.
❤ The fake landlord needs to be in jail
All legal loopholes and technicalities need to be closed immediately.
I’ve lived in Atlanta for the past 5 yrs, this is the most deceitful place I’ve ever seen. Than they move so damn slow with everything. Everything is a scheme or scam out here. I’m so glad I’m moving Ray Charles can see this state is ran by a bunch of idiots🤦🏾♀️
They're called democrats
I see you got fooled by the lies of ATL too; I lived there for almost 10 yrs; too high, crooked people, the move to lock you up for any little thing, which caused you to be stuck; I got my collage degrees and bounce! They are too expensive also, for no reason! Over-hyped and Over price!
@@GenX7119 EXACTLY, this place is ridiculous. All that frontin on tv, don’t believe the hype. This place is TRASH!!!!!
It's not just Atlanta; it's everywhere, even overseas, except that it often degrades into war there. Any big city has big city problems that are hard to solve; look at New York City now. It has been this way before and has recovered only to dive again. Technology has altered the world in both good ways and bad; it's all new to everyone. We'll deal with it and get control eventually, but the damage done along the way is most unfortunate. Government needs to find a way to move more swiftly, get ahead of the curve and stay on top of things as they happen. The way to do that is to raise taxes to fully fund every aspect of government. Government fails when it is underfunded. If you don't like paying taxes, don't complain about government.
I was looking for this comment. I’ve only visited Atlanta but knew I wouldn’t want to live there. I call it Scamlanta 🤣🤣🤣
All because a woman wanted her house back….. I would sue her to the first degree💯💯💯🌅😇
She lost her house
*YES!* That's exactly what I said!! And the irony is that the woman lost her house because she didn't pay her mortage. But the new owner *bought* the house. But that asshat is trying to evict her because she didn't pay rent. Really? Boy just stay in Florida. That is, if you really live there.
@@queenbluntressspeaks2695 For the very reason they're trying to evict the home owner.
They don't want her in that big house we already know what this is 😮 angry couple mad they lost their dream home because they couldn't afford it anymore 🤔🤫🙄👀🧠🤦🏽💯
Angry wt couple. 😂😂😂
@@miskittti didn’t know that they were white
@@miskitttprobably. They didn’t want her in that house - it was a big slap in the face.😂😂😂😂😂
@@miskitttAlways the race card.
@@SHAWNA499 yep
Someone can file paperwork without ID wow.
States meed to catch up with technology and scams asap, a simple form of ID and deed search would have stopped the fraud. I’m glad my little town makes you do things in person.
All the ppl that was involved needs to be arrested and get time
There is NO HONOR among thieves. C'mon Georgia get better laws on the books!
The laws are written to protect criminals and not law abiding citizens.
No, they are not.
@@oldbatwit5102 yeah, ok.🙄🙄🙄
@@HoltHolt-xm2hh Congratulations on admitting that you were wrong.
@@oldbatwit5102 i was being sarcastic. 🙄🙄🙄
@@HoltHolt-xm2hh So was I.
So this is the way, they stole a lot of land from the proper ownersin the past wonder how many victims knowingly and unknown been robbed
Simply go and do this to the judges and lawyers houses and you will get immediate change.
Exactly!!! When do they get tired of these incidents and change the laws.
EXACTLY!!!
Too many clever crooks! We can't believe in anyone!
Cunning, not clever. Clever gets away with it, respectfully.
Consumers need to EDUCATE themselves and INVESTIGATE EVERYTHING.
Should be sent to prison for a minimum of 25 years if found guilty.
It’s not quite as fraudulent as I thought! The person knew what they were doing but it’s not necessarily criminal imho! They did live there
That's what Fani pack should be investigating, making sure the citizens of her state are protected. From fraudster like that micheal guy.
@@NyakzOTSD
What?
@@anovino1992 if you watch till the end, the person used to live in the house!
@@NyakzOTSD
I did
Yo this is wild AF, Like how the county and state letting this ride
Georgia be having some ass backwards stuff going on! I moved here from the West Coast and currently live down in Macon.
Yes, very backwards and seems to keep happening. Wonder, if colonial laws that were never updated to modern times. Reminds me of squatter rights anyone can claim ownership.
Honor system?!?!!!!! 🤨🙄
No honor among thieves.
That went through my mind, too.
I said the same thing
If you try and steal my home you will not see another day.
And you will see the rest of your days through bars. Are you sure that you want to stand behind that threat?
Okay so how do you stop this? It's not like that person is going to show up and take it in person. They just file documents with the court. The only people you're ever seeing are armed deputies. Good luck fighting them off. I mean true. Once you get kicked out you can go back and do something about it. But then the only thing that happens is you go to jail. You still lose the house
Now we understand how Black people especially Black farmers land got taken away back in Jim Crow days. Thank you Mrs Shelia!!
I bet if it happens to a judge they would change the law real fast
Why is stuff so ass backwards in Georgia???!!!
Now there's the question to ask! Maybe because it's deep red? You know, like most deep red states with so much poverty and backwardness. The only blue part of Georgia is Atlanta, but their votes are suppressed and gerrymandered out by a red governor and a red legislature.
Maje it easy to steal stuff from Black people.
This is why people need a license for everything. Glad she got it finally straightened out.
The same state that gave us Marjorie Taylor Green.
Omg, this is beyond insane
Very informative investigation story. Well done!
Its a Felony Crime! and he should be in prison.
Nope he's just smart
@@thecommentjudgecharles1242 He's trying to steal Sheila's home. That IS a crime!
@@thecommentjudgecharles1242of he’s so smart why not just earn money n buy your own stuff? Why try to make this woman homesless
Mrs Cummings your employer needs to give you a raise!
Your reporting has gotten a law change! That's excellent reporting!
Now, you're reporting on this criminal activity that's liable to get another law enacted.
Thanks for bringing these crimes to the public's attention.
I hope the lady featured in this story gets restitution! I hope the criminals who tried to have her evicted get prison time.
Criminals should be arrested, charged, tried, prosecuted, convicted, and sentenced to life in prison.
Where is the money? How can someone make money by evicting someone for their own house?
They can get a loan based on the home's value. They can rent the home. They can sell the home. All three of those scenarios are money-making ways.
In this case, it's not about making money but getting back house that the first home owner lost because she didn't pay her mortgage. The house is paid for now and she's trying to get it back.
Congratulations, the Lord is with you!!!
Normal. Welcome to America.
She needs to have him charged with attempting theft via deception and for filing false documents. He needs to serve jail time
Him and that other scammer should be in prison
The fact that someone can file property documents without having to prove they actually own the property or even providing identification is beyond belief. This is not a loophole. It’s a criminal scheme run by the state.
Yep how land was stole from us all the time. 🤷🏾♀️
Exactly
Sounds like George needs to pass some new laws ASAP!! Along with requiring notarized documents proving you own the property and photo ID to be submitted with e-filings.
the system failed her and its one of them is under that scam period
Even if there is no statute governing requiring ID / proof of ownership, the POLICY of county commissioners should be to require it.
But people think it's okay for someone to vote without ID, like it's not important.
(rolls eyes) Stop it.
@@aryaastark9201no they don’t have to stop it. They are right mentally accept the facts
You have to show ID to vote. What are you talking about? Ooo.. yeah, Bush and Trump fraud elections. I don't know how you get around not showing ID.
🙄
Atlanta was supposed to be the new black mecca, don't you believe it
It used to be when I lived there from 2005-2012. Now it’s just filled with scammers, frauds, and wannabe celebs and fake influencers.
ATL is all smoke & mirrors
Disgracefully. To steal black peoples homes
Come on GA, catch up with the rest of us. This is some antebellum BS.
Just Moved To Atlanta & Seeing This Is Sicking.
It gets worse
You want a clear title. That's why you have a title search so you have a clear title to the property. Change the laws Georga. The honor system does not work in these times.
You Got To Be Kidding Me.
Ma'am, You own a dream house! Even with the new law, these demons have tried twice to steal your home & possessions. Please make sure you have a good real estate lawyer you can reach at a moments notice. I'd also suggest you get to know several cops. The higher the rank the better just as a Plan B in a pinch. And if you leave on vacation, make sure you have a live-in house sitter & tell your neighbors. And speaking of neighbors, I hope you've talked to a many as possible about this. If not your house, they may try the next one. Even if you're neighbors aren't a few feet away, you need to look out for each other! If for no other reason then being able to vouch for one another by saying "yes, she's my neighbor(her name) but I've never seen that other guy who claims to live there!"
That is absolutely ludicrous! Apparently the "honor system" is not working. Smh
It was that way to steal from African and poor people.
That man should be in jail. And check to see if they stole other properties. Evil.
Show their faces!!
I don't know if my county requires ID for recording documents, but people can sign up with their email address to receive
notification that documents were filed on their property.
And thats a big beautiful home. People are sick. Thats why i only trust animals.
Im in Detroit going through a quit claim dees fraud. Laws can be changed to prevent this but the county clerks office would loose money from the fees they collect. Now a lawyer must be paid thousands to undue the transaction. Downright sickening.
Why does the state have such a ridiculous law like that it’s utterly ludicrous
Wow!!
It is interesting. I bet laws would change if some of these thieves got a hold to the deeds of rich and wealthy people and squatted on their properties. There would be a great uproar. Of course, this would not happen because the rich and wealthy usually put their assets in trust.
YOU'RE RIGHT ON THE MONEY. THEIR TIME IS COMING TO AN END SOON.
You are correct
Great, it's fine that they submit the forms without identification, but aren't they supposed to verify the legitimacy of such paperwork?
Why didn’t they put their pictures up there? People need to be aware of these people they need to be known they shouldn’t have any secrecy on who these people are thieves
My God, the greed is unrealin this world. I thought it was bad here in Houston,Tx. Smh
1st Time Tune In This Channel.
C;mon Georgia.....these laws are crazy
It’s the same in NV. Deed theft is a problem nationwide. What about your state?
Hold on why is Fulton county doing all the work if this is an interstate crime the FBI should be involved? Am I missing something?
You’re conflating two issues. The alleged crime only happened in one city, Sandy Springs in Fulton County.
The accused fraudster now lives in Florida. Just because he now lives in Florida does not mean the case meets the standards for FBI involvement.
The most accurate description...
#ACriminalsParadise
Shame on you Georgia!!!🤬😡🤬
The fact that they're allowing this to happen, is in itself a SHAME. SOMEONE IS GETTING SOMETHING.🤯🤯🤯🤯💯
Gee, politicians had years to fix this but focused on culture war issues instead. Both pro and against.
Atlanta is the absolute worst. Even worse than Baltimore 😊
And the police want your ID for filming in public...
No they don't.
Are y'all looking into all the historic homes being "Accidentally," demolished? Or how the city won't allow the owners to do ANYTHING on the property until the city sorts it out? But they're also simultaneously pursuing taking the properties under blighted property laws? Are y'all knees deep in that mess?
Can you share a specific example of this happening?
@@ciaracummings4338 There are several. Just do a search for "Atlanta," and any two of the following;
Accidental/Accidentally
Demolished
Historic
Blighted
Home
Appeal
Foreclosure
Ridiculous
The loopholes for deed theft and property squatters should be closed immediately. I feel terrible for this woman. She should not have to endure these gutter-level tactics from criminals who are angry because they legitimately lost this house.
PURE EVIL
WWWWWOOOOOOOOWWWW. He and the Lady needs to go to prison for the rest of their lives.
None of this can happen to you if you get a LIVING TRUST to protect any Property you don't want stolen, including Homes, Cars, Land, etc. This is happening in several States, not just GA. I'm glad she finally got Justice.
Who’s making these laws??? Time to vote!
As a judge and a lawyer in a quart defendant they just not going to point the fingers they going to get straight to the point the system is messy and so is me
Wow, house prices are so cheap in the US, you couldn't buy a single house for that price in Australia. That house would probably cost $3 million in Australia 😭
Another very important position they hired the - with a degree in any thing that effects people's lives but it's literally pointless is a position that should be gotten rid of clearly to anyone looking your paying attention you where hired to ruin lives
FIGHT TOO CLOSE THESE LOOP HOLES!!! 🙌🏾 FOR TASK FORCE!!!
This is interesting information.
The former owners were probably retaliating the foreclosure on that house. She probably just got caught in the middle of that.
The Georgia State Lawmakers should quickly get this resolve.
The court dont care long as you pay the filing fee smh
WOW
FIRE EVERYONE IN THAT COUNTY CLERK OFFICE. This is just Ridiculous. They are collecting yearly taxes from Ms. Gibson and she has no liens. Suppose this was one of the county clerk's home? They would have double and triple checked the documents. The laws are just crazy and backwards. How many people has that scammer done this to? Georgia and All the US States MUST get this cleaned up with urgency.
Dirty mophos
It's sad he didn't have to prove anything about owning the house.
The clerk is sickening that she was so nonchalant about the crime being committed.
If someone is smart enough to fill out paperwork they can steal homes.
Sometimes it pays to listen and if you had done so, then there's no way you could have drawn such a conclusion about the clerk.
Did you even listen to the video? 🙄🤦🏾♀️
@@peterbrown2847
I DID listen to the video.
@@labelledujour5855
YES!!!!
@@SW-mc2zx Then you would know that the clerk followed present law carefully and completely. She even said she thought it was wrong, but she has no power to do anything about it; the law is the law and, hopefully, soon to be changed.
Georgia need to change their WEAK LAWS, IT IS A SHAME AND DISGRACE.
Honor system? Better to say the “Your Honor” system. Courts have recourse - plaintiff must appear or risk a default loss. If the judge has reason to suspect fraud, he has armed bailiffs present to take the party into custody while the Sheriff investigates.
Stuff like this going on and DOJ out here fighting Apple over green bubbles and Google over their search engines. Glad the priorities are in order
If someone can almost steal Graceland none of us are safe
Wow
How is a mortgage payment with a lender not evidence of ownership?
Because Shiela paid off the house and has the title.
The system is broken and there's much money being made, through people misery: hiring lawyers, court cost and other miscellaneous bs.
O M G
ARIZONA has the same problem! But we have a corrupt government and AG😢
This is so backwards! Change the laws! The clerk should require proof of ownership to submit an eviction notice.
😱😱ERM wt 🤬 never heard of anything of this guess its only in the usa
You where good you wouldn't be there
Why not just file for title right back?
Of course its some Florida scammers 😑