These signs are all over the Silver Spring area. The sign reads: “Learn to make $$ in real estate in today’s market…” Given that these signs are handmade, written on poster board with marker on a wood tacking strip- you have to wonder how much money these guys are actually making in real estate!?
Is it a scam? I haven’t called the number on the sign, so I don’t have enough information to make a judgement on the offer. But, given the amateurish signs and unlisted phone number make me wonder about the validity of the money making claim and business. In general, the fact that many people are drawn to offers to make money will most likely make scam artists busy.
Before embarking on such endeavors, it is probably a good idea to call Montgomery County Office of Consumer Protection (240.777.3636), or the Maryland Attorney General-Consumer Protection Division (www.oag.state.md.us/consumer) to ask about such “money making” offers or businesses.
I’m curious, has anyone else seen these signs (in MD or elsewhere?) What do you think?