Community | March 06, 2009 | 1 comment

Craigslist Warning: Selling a Home? Be Sure Scammers Don't Rent It First

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In a number of recent cases, scammers have taken information from real estate ads placed in local newspapers -- and also scanned photos of the houses for sale -- and posted classified ads on Craigslist.com that have convinced potential renters that THEY (the scammers) were renting these houses.

Craigslist Warning: Selling a Home? Be Sure Scammers Don't "Rent" It First

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http://www.scambusters.org/craigslist.html
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1 comment // Craigslist Warning: Selling a Home? Be Sure Scammers Don't Rent It First

  • ejasun
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    • "Fake cashier checks and money orders are common, and banks will cash them and then hold you responsible when the fake is discovered weeks later.

      "Deal locally with folks you can meet in person.

      "Never wire funds via Western Union, MoneyGram or any other wire service -- anyone who asks you to do so is a scammer.
      http://www.scambusters.org/craigslist.html

    • 3 years ago
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