There are many overseas property scam stories out there. Some are just so unbelievable you wonder how anyone can be so stupid as to fall for them. Some are very clever and you feel sorry for the victims.

When you’re dealing with prospective ‘cash’ purchasers abroad you need to be very cautious and question the motives of anyone that promises you anything for nothing.

That said, I thought you might like to hear of an attempted scam which actually happened to us.