With the invention of the world wide web, cam the world wide scammer. Our security of personal information needs to be even tighter than it was before yet some people can’t get the message until its too late.
If you are searching for a rental property for 12 months, 1 month vacation or even 1 week vacation. Be certain you cover everything possible. We are finding our REALTOR listed properties on craigslsit, Hotpads, Zillow, Trulia, etc, for 1/2 of what list the home on the MLS. Normally the numbers are suspicious math. If we list it for $1800 a month the bogus ads lead the reader to believe $1800 is total move in, $900 for rent, $900 for deposit for total of $1800. Clever.
Recently I found my newest listing on the vacation section of Craigslist for $110 a week. I’ve flagged it repeatedly and it will not come down. They are refreshing it every 2 days.
Talk to someone in person before making any deposit, check the BBB, and if you can check the state registrar for LLC’s, INC’s, and Coprporations for validity. Its your money! Ebay doesn’t cover craigslist!
Local new reports over the last 3 years are here: Its not new, only new to the victim
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