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The ‘Ground Master’ in the Real World: The Thrilling Facts Behind Real Estate Fraud
With the popularity of the Netflix Japanese drama “Ground Master”, it has not only achieved remarkable results in multiple countries, but also attracted attention to the real estate fraud group “Ground Master” in the show. However, such criminals do not only exist in the fictional characters in the drama, in fact, ground troops have been wreaking havoc in reality for many years.
Recently, Japanese actress and model Takayuki Aomori shared a bizarre billboard she saw in a parking lot, exposing the real threat posed by ground engineers.
Ausen Gaoyue’s Discovery: Strange Billboards
Aosen Gaoyue shared a photo she took two years ago on social media, which showed a spine chilling billboard.
It wasn’t until she watched the Japanese drama “Ground Master” that she realized the true meaning hidden behind this billboard:
Announcement: This land is not for sale, please pay attention to the ground master. By the landlord
This bulletin board is concise and clear, but it reveals a huge hidden concern. Ground engineers use false identities to impersonate landlords and deceive buyers and developers of money, which is not uncommon in Japanese history.
What is a ground engineer?
Ground division is a collective term for Japanese real estate fraud groups, originating from the chaotic period after World War II. At that time, Japan’s land ownership management was not perfect, and ground engineers took advantage of this loophole to impersonate landlords, even forging documents, registering real estate under their own names, and defrauding a large amount of funds. From the 1980s to the 1990s, the land price soared during Japan’s foam economy, and the activities of the ground division reached its peak.
These criminals are usually composed of a group of professionals, including counterfeit landlords, intermediaries, appraisers, agents, lawyers, etc., forming a complete criminal chain.
Accumulated Water House Fraud Case: The Peak Work of a Ground Master
Even in the 2000s, although the digital management of real estate registration became stricter, ground technicians still sought opportunities for fraud.
In 2017, the well-known Japanese construction company “Shuijiu House” became a victim of ground engineers and was cheated out of billions of yen, shocking the whole country.
This case also became the inspiration for the popular Netflix series’ Ground Master ‘.
The real threat of ground engineers: billboard warnings
In the photos she shared, Aosen Gaoyue mentioned that in addition to the billboard that reads “Attention Ground Master”, there are other similar warning signs hanging in the parking lot, all reminding the public to be alert to real estate fraud.
Warning: There have been false rumors circulating recently that this parking lot is going to be sold, but the owner of this parking lot has no intention of selling it
These slogans reveal the common tactics of ground engineers – spreading false information, creating chaos, and making buyers mistakenly believe that the land is being sold, thereby enticing them to engage in improper transactions.
Warning of Ground Teacher Phenomenon
The ground engineer not only revealed the loopholes that once existed in Japan’s land management, but also warned the current society that despite technological progress and stricter laws, it is still necessary to remain highly vigilant about real estate transactions. Ausen Gaoyue’s discovery and sharing have helped more people understand the severity of this type of hidden crime, and also called on people to be more cautious when conducting real estate transactions.
Through the drama “Ground Master” and the personal experience of Aosen Gaoyue, the phenomenon of ground master, a special real estate fraud, has once again entered the public’s field of vision. It is not only a historical legacy issue, but also a reminder that hidden scams still exist in modern society. Through the revelation of the series and warning signs in reality, people’s understanding of ground masters deepens and they can better prevent such crimes.