Q.I heard that some people who show up to foreclosure sales are sometimes paid not to bid?

A.In California, it is a criminal offense punishable by a fine of $10,000 or up to one year in jail to offer anyone something of value not to bid, or to fix or restrain the bidding process in any manner.

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