🏠 The Real Estate "Witness Trap": When Lawyers' Signatures Lead to Scams

Etymology Corner: 

"Witness" comes from Old English "witnes" - knowledge. But some knowledge can be misleading! 😉

📚 For more property insights, check out our related guides:

• One Asset, One Will
• Death and Property Rights
• Real Estate Scams to Watch For

🎯 The Scam in a Nutshell

The Problem:

• "Law consulting companies" witnessing property sales 📄
• Charging 500k-1M VND per signature ✍️
• Creating unofficial documents that look official 🔖
• Same property sold to multiple buyers! 😱

💼 Case Study: The S.G Law "Certification" Office

• Set up like a notary office (but wasn't one!)
• Created documents resembling official contracts
• Charged fees for "witnessing" transactions
• Disappeared after complaints surfaced

⚖️ The Legal Response

1. Department of Justice fined Company T.C 17M VND
2. Criminal investigation launched
3. Multiple law firms under scrutiny

🤔 Did You Know?

• Only notary offices can legally certify property transactions
• "Law consulting companies" ≠ law firms
• Real estate transactions MUST be notarized

💡 Pro Tips to Avoid Scams

1. Always use official notary offices
2. Check company credentials
3. Verify property ownership
4. Don't trust unofficial "certifications"

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• Official notarization
• Legal property checks
• Secure transaction processing
• Professional guidance

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📝 Quick Quiz

1. Can lawyers witness property sales? a) Yes, always b) Never c) Only through notary offices 
2. What's the minimum requirement for property transactions? a) Lawyer witness b) Notarization  c) Written contract

      Answers Explained:

1. C is correct ✅ - Only notaries can officially certify property transactions
2. B is correct ✅ - All property transactions must be notarized by law

🚨 Fun But Serious: A Brief Legal Disclaimer 🚨

Hey there, property detective! 🕵️‍♂️ Before you go...

• This article is like a property inspection report, not a title deed! 🗺️
• Each real estate scam is unique 🦄
• For real property transactions, trust our legal wizards at Thủ Thiêm Notary Office! 🧙‍♂️

Remember: Reading about property scams doesn't make you a fraud investigator, just like watching House Hunters doesn't make you a real estate agent! 🏠😉

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