Hutchinson Real Estate Agents Warn of Craigslist Scam
Associtated Press - Sun 01:02 PM 06/24/2012
Hutchinson real estate agents urge people in the market for rentals to keep an eye out for fraudulent ads on Craigslist.
Hutchinson real estate agents urge people in the market for rentals to keep an eye out for fraudulent ads on Craigslist.
The Hutchinson News reports that in one recent case, someone copied information from an agency's listing for a home for sale and placed it on Craigslist as a rental.
A woman became suspicious and discovered the information came from a RE/MAX listing, so she contacted the agency.
Agents say scammers are trying to dupe people into either providing personal data or sending in a deposit check for the nonexistent rental opportunity.
They say the best way to avoid such a scam is to meet with the landlord and go to the house, but never wire money
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WhoCares
Sunday 24 June 2012 15:15 Report this comment
And when will the first dumbass bite??? T-bone? T-bone? T-bone... please raise your hand...
getumgranny
Monday 25 June 2012 16:35 Report this comment
Do people REALLY send money to someone for a rental house WITHOUT MEETING THE LANDLORD/PROPERTY MANAGER?? WOW, How dumb can you get.
jimdingo
Monday 25 June 2012 18:06 Report this comment
Craigslist, like other internet used shopping needs to be done in person, in a public place, and take your sidearm if you have a conceal carry license.