localrealestateleads.net

I signed up for a real estate lead generation service promoted by LocalRealEstateLeads.net, associated with Lazy Cow Media. The service advertised a high volume of leads within a short timeframe and presented itself as a done-for-you solution. During the onboarding process, I was asked to provide highly sensitive personal information, including facial biometric data (a face scan/identity verification). This request is not relevant to real estate marketing services and raised immediate concerns about privacy, identity theft risk, and potential misuse of data. No clear explanation was provided regarding why this biometric data was required, how it would be used, stored, or whether it would be shared with third parties. Communication was limited to repetitive text messages and emails, which often ignored direct questions. I was unable to reach a live representative by phone despite multiple attempts, and there was no clear customer support. After deciding not to proceed, there were indications that the company attempted to continue the onboarding and billing process despite cancellation. No leads were delivered, and no meaningful service was provided. I later found similar reports from others describing the same pattern, including difficulty reaching a real person, aggressive or automated communication, requests for sensitive information such as biometric data, lack of transparency, and attempted charges after cancellation. This raises serious concerns about deceptive practices and the handling of sensitive personal and biometric data. Consumers should exercise extreme caution and avoid providing any biometric or personal information without clear necessity, transparency, and verified safeguards. [BBB Scam Type: Worthless Problem-solving Service] [Business: LocalRealEstateLeads.net. Owned by Lazy Cow Media Kevin Pheley.] [Location: Calexico, CA, USA - 92231]