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Jovita Heights fraud tale cited by Seattle Times
The Seattle Times reports the arrest of Jovita Heights LLC president and officials over alleged real estate fraud. Ismay citizens invested $140 per lot with $10 down and $10 monthly payments. the tract near Tacoma proved unimproved and inaccessible with buildings moved among buyers. The post office probe followed, prompting warnings to cautious investors.
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