Top RI Realtor Threatens to Call ICE on Buyer, Then Offers $20,000 to Kill GoLocal Story
GoLocalProv News Team and Josh Fenton
Top RI Realtor Threatens to Call ICE on Buyer, Then Offers $20,000 to Kill GoLocal Story
Seyboth heads the Seyboth Team and is affiliated with Century 21.
The text messages provided to GoLocal show Seyboth writing to his own attorney, the family's attorney, and others about the dispute and unveil Seyboth's threats to call ICE:
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I am calling ice this morning myself
No problem-
I have his number and ice will be called by noon
Scott [attorney DeMello representing the family]- ball is on your court
Lawsuit and Ice
I love it. Keep fucking with me
In another text, Seyboth wrote:
Hope he likes fucking handcuffs
Cock sucker
He then texted the emoji of a lock.
Seyboth also texted the phone number of ICE in a further attempt to intimidate the family.
Call 1-866-DHS-2-IC (tel:1-866-347-2423)
There were more threatening texts.
And, Tuesday night, Seyboth admits he did call ICE. READ MORE ON THAT BELOW
That Attorney General's case is ongoing.
Tries to Kill the Story
GoLocal was party to a conversation between one of the family members and their attorney — Scott K. DeMello of the law firm Lepizzera & Laprocina.
That call took place on Tuesday afternoon. DeMello said on the call, “I know that we had talked about that the other day briefly, that you were thinking about [reaching out to GoLocalProv], and I suggest you didn't, recommend that you not do it. Yes. Kyle is very worried about it. On one hand, he's worried; on the other hand, he's a lunatic.”
“He's screaming that he's going to sue you if it comes out, but on the other hand, he's willing to pay you money to make the story go away if you enter into a confidentiality agreement and whatnot,” said DeMello on the call.
$20,000, If the Story Doesn’t Run
“Kyle is offering you [the family] $20,000 if the story doesn't run and you agree to enter into a confidentiality agreement,” said DeMello.
Seyboth called GoLocal shortly after that call.
Seyboth told GoLocal in a call, “So there's been 15 different sides to what's really going on here. And if you could just give me some time to talk to, um, to see what the heck they're saying and then kind of go from there.“
GoLocal explained that it was in possession of the text messages in which Seyboth had threatened the family that he would call ICE if they did not agree to Seyboth’s demands.
Seyboth Said He Was the Victim
“There's way more to it than that. Like way [more], it's, that's not even. This is a year in the making. That there's been way more beyond that. I have been the victim here, not him. Trust me. Okay. I've been taken advantage of. I've been extorted for money. I gave up 54, let me, if you can just give me a little time to talk to them real quick and just see what this is coming from that would be appreciated,” added Seyboth.
GoLocal read some of the texts to Seyboth, and he said he wanted to discuss the issues with his attorney.
Later on Tuesday night, Seyboth responded to GoLocal's question in writing.
Apology for Language
On Tuesday night, in a text message to GoLocal, Seyboth wrote, “I want to begin by sincerely apologizing for my language and tone during the recent exchange related to the Rehoboth land transaction. The messages I sent were written in a moment of deep frustration and do not reflect who I am, how I conduct myself, or the professional standards I hold myself to.”
"During the course of this incident, it was also brought to our attention that the individuals performing the work may be undocumented immigrants and that no workers’ compensation insurance was in place. Due to the potential violation of federal employment and labor laws, and the liability exposure to the current property owner, I was advised to notify Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in addition to the local authorities. This situation has raised serious legal and safety concerns regarding the buyer’s actions and the unauthorized use of the property," said Seyboth in a text message to GoLocal.
“That being said, I believe it’s important to provide some context. This particular deal stretched over eleven months — originally set to close in November 2024 but not finalized until October 2025 — despite being a cash transaction. Ultimately, I had to engage an attorney and file suit to enforce the terms of the sale,” Seyboth added.
“From the start, the process was plagued with ambiguity in the purchase and sales agreement and ongoing confusion regarding closing details. I had trusted that everything was being handled as discussed, but that proved not to be the case,” Seyboth wrote.
“Throughout this extended process, I made repeated efforts to resolve issues and communicate, often feeling ignored or dismissed. After nearly a year of delays and excuses, my frustration unfortunately got the best of me. I take full responsibility for the language I used, and I deeply regret it,” said Seyboth.
"Adding to the challenge, the buyer attempted to negotiate a $150,000 credit on a 22-acre lot listed at $275,000 — an unreasonable position — and then proceeded to clear trees from the property without legal ownership, consent, or authority. Despite this, I still agreed to move forward with closing after a $14,000 reduction, simply to bring the deal to completion,” wrote Seyboth.
“I have learned a great deal from this experience. Going forward, I will allow my legal team to handle such matters directly and ensure that my communications remain calm, professional, and productive no matter the circumstances. I truly value my reputation for integrity and professionalism, and I am committed to maintaining those standards in every transaction,” concluded Seyboth.