Help a Vet in need

Sam · Post by **Sam** » October 11, 2005 10:39 am

Not real sure where to post this....I thought I would start it here... Move it as needed.

A vet recently returned from Iraq and Afghanistan bought a home and Katrina destroyed it and insurance refuses to pay.

His Mom started this website for helping him: http://www.helpmysoninmississippi.com/ Go there for complete info.

PHINPOWER UP and more on the way for him and his family.

Thanks
Sam

rednekkPH · Post by **rednekkPH** » October 11, 2005 10:47 am

How exactly was this guy able to get a mortgage for a home in that location without having flood insurance?

ToplessRideFL · Post by **ToplessRideFL** » October 11, 2005 10:55 am

rednekkPH wrote:How exactly was this guy able to get a mortgage for a home in that location without having flood insurance?

Its not mandetory.... to rediculous not to get it!

rednekkPH · Post by **rednekkPH** » October 11, 2005 10:57 am

ToplessRideFL wrote:
rednekkPH wrote:How exactly was this guy able to get a mortgage for a home in that location without having flood insurance?
Its not mandetory.... to rediculous not to get it!

Interesting. Up here you cannot get a mortgage for any property that lies within a 100-year flood plain without having flood insurance.

ToplessRideFL · Post by **ToplessRideFL** » October 11, 2005 10:59 am

rednekkPH wrote:
Interesting. Up here you cannot get a mortgage for any property that lies within a 100-year flood plain without having flood insurance.

I can only speak of FL of course.... but I am guessing its the same way there. I agree...should be mandetory...but in FL we are lucky to have ANY kind of insurance at all. Highest $$ in nation for ALL... auto, health, worker's comp, malpractice, home etc

rednekkPH · Post by **rednekkPH** » October 11, 2005 11:02 am

ToplessRideFL wrote:Highest $$ in nation for ALL... auto, health, worker's comp, malpractice, home etc

I've driven through Florida, I can understand that.

ToplessRideFL · Post by **ToplessRideFL** » October 11, 2005 11:03 am

rednekkPH wrote:
ToplessRideFL wrote:Highest $$ in nation for ALL... auto, health, worker's comp, malpractice, home etc
I've driven through Florida, I can understand that.

LOL Yes we get all the northerners who are on vacation with a temporary lapse of driving skills...

Ceol na Mara · Post by **Ceol na Mara** » October 11, 2005 11:18 am

Being the skeptic that I am, I looked into this further. Seems real to me, or else someone went to an awful lot of trouble.
See a site vet is a member on:
http://www.weownyou.net/index.html

ph4ever · Post by **ph4ever** » October 11, 2005 1:35 pm

Considering all the scams that have popped up since Katrina (as reported in several news outlets) I think the best thing to do is to continue to give my husband's hard earned money to the Red Cross and Salvation Army - along with Pasado's Safe Haven - they're one of the Animal Rescue Groups that were active in the animal rescues. http://pasadosafehaven.org/index.html

Lightning Bolt · Post by **Lightning Bolt** » October 11, 2005 1:39 pm

I agree with Connie.
Regardless of any and all difficult stories, I choose not to do ANYTHING through
privately set-up websites. Too many con artists out there in cyberspace.

I gave directly to the Red Cross.

ToplessRideFL · Post by **ToplessRideFL** » October 11, 2005 2:20 pm

It bothers me that thier name is nowhere to be found on the web site. But an address is. So we head to the property tax web site and find:
Current Owner: WATTS DEVONNA AND NOVA ALLEN
Location: 8730 N TANGERINE PL TAMPA FL 33617
1800 sq ft home in subdivision of Druid Hills was purchased by quit claim deed in Feb 2005 for 20k UNDER assesed value. I could be there in about 14 minutes and play detective....but I wouldnt go at night.... nor would I live in that area. Their particular home may be nice... but the area is in the news alot. It doesnt say if this is a rental home.

For some reason.....It also bothers me that they are asking for $1. I think donating to recognizable charties is the way to go.

Sam · Post by **Sam** » October 11, 2005 11:18 pm

I have found no sign of it being a hoax and to be every bit legitimate so far...........anyone that finds that it is a hoax as I will admit it possibly could be ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,please by all means let me know...... I know where I got the link from is normally a reputable source. I gave what information I could. If you don't want to risk it then don't. I can easily understand why people are sceptical of such, after so many phony vets are out there...

Everyone can take it from there.......I had some questions about it when I first read it, and I checked as best I could on it and I found nothing indicating anything negative. It is easy enough to find the bank on the internet and a number to contact them about the account. It is easy in someways to set up such an account for whatever cause, in general... and it does leave a paper trail through the bank that can be traced.

Give as you can and will...or will not! Be leary of being ripped off is always wise. If I got burnt so be it. If I was right then all the more credit to a brother Vet...if not then shame on them for fooling me.

If it is a scam, then someone spent alot of time and effort covering their tracks.....

As far as Flood Insurance...not everyone realizes it is a separate insurance.....not every insurance agent, will tell you that or offer it.
Many people suffered from flooding along the "Mighty Mississip" not too many years ago...

ejr · Post by **ejr** » October 12, 2005 12:24 am

I also prefer to donate to nationally recognized charities that distribute the money as is deemed appropriate.

I also appreciate some of the skepticism voiced here and did not find anything about this on www.snopes.com which is where I always verify things.

land_shark3 · Post by **land_shark3** » October 12, 2005 10:39 am

Sam wrote:Help a Vet in need

And here I thought you were taking up donation to help pay off my fiancee's Vet school loans.