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Realtor's Driveway Vanishes in $12K Contractor Scam

11/22/2025

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Story summary
  • Tennessee realtor Paige Batten was shocked to have her driveway removed without consent.
  • Security footage shows the act was part of a scam with a fake contractor, Donnie McSears.
  • A scammer posing as 'Dean Williams' claimed to be the owner and promised payment that never arrived.
  • Authorities believe the scam targeted the vacant home to avoid scrutiny.
  • Batten seeks to identify those responsible as the removal could cost $12,000 to repair.