"Hi, I'm (Name) and I just bought a house near you ... "

[Diggin It]

I've had several of those recorded messages in voice mail recently. It's a scam, but what's the hook?

 

[Fuddy1952]

Why not call or answer to find out? Have fake name, address, etc. ready when they ask.
I've never received that call.
Maybe they saw you naked?

 

[widefat]

They probably saw your gates, fences, and hedges, and are afraid to just wander in to meet you.

 

[two_bit_score]

I've had several of those recorded messages in voice mail recently. It's a scam, but what's the hook?

Call them back and let us know what happens.

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[3Ts]

When we moved into an area we mailed (USPS) cards inviting everyone to a "come and meet us" with cake and ice cream. If we didn't have a name, we used "our neighbor". Some came some didn't.

 

[Industrial Toys]

We had a guy here who would buy a farm, then approach the neighbours and say, I'm your new neighbour, you have to pay for half the fences. I kid you not.

 

[buckeyefarmer]

We had a guy here who would buy a farm, then approach the neighbours and say, I'm your new neighbour, you have to pay for half the fences. I kid you not.

Property line fences are that way by law in several states.

 

[MossRoad]

Property line fences are that way by law in several states.

Yep. Didn't know that until I read it hear about 15 years ago and researched it. Know your state laws, maybe local laws, too.

 

[MossRoad]

I've had several of those recorded messages in voice mail recently. It's a scam, but what's the hook?

What's the entire message say?

 

[Oldoak]

Property line fences are that way by law in several states.

Yep. Didn't know that until I read it hear about 15 years ago and researched it. Know your state laws, maybe local laws, too.

Know the laws. That's a fact.

And in several states, if you want to keep the neighbors cattle or other live stock off your property, it is up to you to fence them out. Now that I can see, but I wouldn't like having to share half the cost if your neighbor wants to put up a fence line. Could turn out quite costly depending upon the length of the fence and the material used.