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Last updated - December 29, 2025
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Dream Design Property is an Australian property investment consulting firm founded by Zaki Ameer that helps clients with strategic real estate purchases and wealth-creation advice, but it was also connected to a 2024 fraud charge against its founder involving a falsified bank receipt used to obtain financial advantage.
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High Risk
Based on the available data, we advise consumers to avoid this Company altogether.
This advisory is based on an aggregate risk score derived from OSINT, Adverse Media, Reviews, and Risk Factors identified in our research.
You are likely to be at great risk by engaging in any sort of consumer-related activity with this entity.
Medium Risk
Based on the available data, we advise employees to be mindful when considering or continuing work with this Company.
This advisory stems from a medium-risk score compiled from OSINT, Adverse Media, Reviews, and Risk Factors uncovered in our analysis.
Employment with this entity may involve moderate risks.
Based on the available data, we urge investors and bankers to avoid financial involvement with this Company.
This advisory is informed by an aggregate risk score based on OSINT, Adverse Media, Reviews, and Risk Factors identified through our investigation.
Engaging in investment or lending activities with this entity poses a substantial risk to your financial interests.
Safe to Onboard
Enhanced Due Diligence required
Do Not Onboard
Monitor adverse media every 6 months
File SAR (Suspicious Activity Report) is warranted
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A property investment mentoring and acquisition service charging high upfront fees for sourcing and advising on investment properties.
Zaki Ameer, who promotes a lavish lifestyle to attract clients through seminars and social media.
Providing a falsified bank receipt to deceive a client and regulator about a settlement payment.
Initial conviction overturned on appeal in 2024 with no recorded conviction under Section 10 dismissal.
Multiple client complaints in 2019 about unpaid refunds on upfront fees when properties or finance failed.
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Property guru Zaki Ameer charged with fraud
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High-flying property investor pleads guilty to fraud charge but escapes jail time
He allegedly provided a falsified bank receipt and obtained financial advantage through deception
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Faced allegations of scamming others
Allegedly sold fake silver
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Multiple clients have claimed that refund requests were ignored or inadequately addressed, with at least one dispute over double charging that remained unresolved despite formal demand letters.
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Several reviewers report serious communication breakdowns, including advisors not returning calls or messages and a lack of accountability when issues arise during the engagement.
Dream Design Property frequently demonstrates inadequate transparency and delayed communication, leaving clients uncertain about their property investments. Several reports indicate misalignment between promised services and actual outcomes, resulting in frustration and mistrust. The lack of proactive updates and detailed guidance makes the overall experience less reliable and raises concerns for potential investors.
Dream Design Property has been reported to provide inconsistent follow-ups after initial client engagement, which often leaves customers uncertain about the progress of their property deals.
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