House for Rent

[Matt and Evieve 1]

Last week, we saw a post in craigslist about this house that perfectly fits us, and everything was just what we wanted! And just a while ago, I received an email that they have chosen us to get the house. However, I have concerns, they are now in Africa and before they can send the package which includes the Entrance and the rooms Keys, Paper/Permanent house form, and The house documetary file, we need to send via money transfer or wire transfer the amount expected from us: $600 for the first month and $400 for the deposit. From our emails, everything was neat. She even mentioned about God. However, we also want to be careful. VJers, what are ways to confirm that this is true as we know a lot of scams are going on right now. But btw, they gave us the address of the house.

Everyone, please shoot any suggestions.

God bless!

[Ban Hammer 13,716]

this is a scam.

[Ban Hammer 13,716]

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[VanessaTony 3,567]

Last week, we saw a post in craigslist about this house that perfectly fits us, and everything was just what we wanted! And just a while ago, I received an email that they have chosen us to get the house. However, I have concerns, they are now in Africa and before they can send the package which includes the Entrance and the rooms Keys, Paper/Permanent house form, and The house documetary file, we need to send via money transfer or wire transfer the amount expected from us: $600 for the first month and $400 for the deposit. From our emails, everything was neat. She even mentioned about God. However, we also want to be careful. VJers, what are ways to confirm that this is true as we know a lot of scams are going on right now. But btw, they gave us the address of the house.

Everyone, please shoot any suggestions.

God bless!

100% a scam. I was warned about this when I was travelling around the world. Sorry.

[canadian_wife 1,829]

Agreed, total scam.

Have you actually been to the house or just seen it on the internet? Have you actually spoken to them or just on e-mail?

Ask to do those 2 things if you have not - physically see the house or ask to call them and see what happens. If they stall you and make up excuses as to why you cannot see the house or speak to them on the phone, you know this is a scam.

Good luck

[Darnell 8,479]

sorry, this is a scam.

craigslist can be useful, but

unless you can

--meet the owners at the property

--vette the ownership document with the local 'deeds office'

then yer in for a scam.

scams suck.

If you actually 'vette' the ownership info, might be a great idea to tell the owner that something's up, and contact the local FBI office AND the police office, file a report with both. I know I'd want someone to report any 'found scam' on my properties, you betcha.

Edited October 24, 2010 by Darnell

[PurpleSky 19]

Yep honey something very similar almost happened to my aunt. I looked it up for her and found that it was a scam. I'm sorry.

[Matt and Evieve 1]

Wow, thank you, thank you so much for all your replies. I was really enlightened. Thank you so much!

[Fandango 1,440]

As everyone said...total scam. However, in future, for anyone reading this...if you are going to rent privately, check the county property tax records. If the 'landlord' is telling you that he built the house 10 years ago, and his name is John Doe, verify it with what's on the county records. Most counties have the search online.

Google 'X county property tax appraiser' or similar search terms to find the site.

Fuquing scammers! When I hear things like this, I always think back to the p-p-p-powerbook revenge scam. Brilliant.

http://www.zug.com/pranks/powerbook/

An oldie but a goodie, lol

[finallyfree 2]

Last week, we saw a post in craigslist about this house that perfectly fits us, and everything was just what we wanted! And just a while ago, I received an email that they have chosen us to get the house. However, I have concerns, they are now in Africa and before they can send the package which includes the Entrance and the rooms Keys, Paper/Permanent house form, and The house documetary file, we need to send via money transfer or wire transfer the amount expected from us: $600 for the first month and $400 for the deposit. From our emails, everything was neat. She even mentioned about God. However, we also want to be careful. VJers, what are ways to confirm that this is true as we know a lot of scams are going on right now. But btw, they gave us the address of the house.

Everyone, please shoot any suggestions.

God bless!

SCAM!

Stay away. Far, far away! It's always a dead giveaway when you are asked to wire money. Always meet in person. I've bought some things off craig's list but i have to meet them in person, in public places. HTH!

[웃 910]

However, I have concerns, they are now in Africa (...) and we need to send via money transfer or wire transfer the amount expected from us: $600 for the first month and $400 for the deposit.

$600 per month. Let me guess. 1500+ square feet with more than 1 bathroom, 3 rooms, finished basement, newly renovated, 2 car attached garage, nice neighborhood...

[Dakine 26]

$600 per month. Let me guess. 1500+ square feet with more than 1 bathroom, 3 rooms, finished basement, newly renovated, 2 car attached garage, nice neighborhood...

If it's TO GOOD TO BE TRUE and on Craigs list. SIMPLE! IT IS to good to be true.!!!

[luckytxn 2,265]

Old scam.

[Flames9_RN 359]

Some of these house scammers go to great length--meeting you at the place and then make excuses why they can't go inside--house is undergoing maintenance, lost the key, etc etc!!!

[PurpleSky 19]

Some of these house scammers go to great length--meeting you at the place and then make excuses why they can't go inside--house is undergoing maintenance, lost the key, etc etc!!!

Uggh it's horrible how they try to get over on people.