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Tips to dodge property rental scams
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Skip the trap: these calls fit the classic Craigslist rental scam playbook. Scammers pose as landlords, flaunt fake names, and pressure victims to wire security deposits or rent via untraceable services before ever seeing a property. Never send money without a face‑to‑face meeting, a signed lease, and verified ownership through county records. Verify the listing on the official site, demand a video walkthrough, and use a trusted real‑estate agent when possible. If a caller refuses in‑person contact or insists on electronic transfers, hang up and report the number to the FTC and local law‑enforcement. Protect your cash and stay skeptical of too‑good‑to‑be‑true deals.
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This person claim's to be Paul Clements and is advertising a property in Tacoma, WA.
Steven Hall is atleast the name this person is using, responded to a Craigslist ad and got a lengthy mesage about renting a 3 bedroom house
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The scam operates by advertising a rental property, often at a below-market rate. The supposed owner claims to be unavailable due to various reasons, such as being deployed or having limited phone access, and communicates solely through text or email, likely to conceal their foreign accent and lack of education. They may ask random questions and then express interest in leasing the property, requesting a security deposit and first month's rent via untraceable means. However, the property may not exist or be uninhabitable, resulting in financial loss for the victim. It is crucial to only deal with local, reputable individuals or real estate agents who can provide proof of property ownership.
Given the frequent change in names associated with these calls, it might be more effective to investigate property ownership through county tax records to identify the actual owner.
A concern arises regarding potential scamming after a girlfriend's interaction with the caller, who provided a name that needs verification.
17077023380
Scam
A scammer is targeting the Sisters, Oregon area, impersonating a homeowner, claiming to have fired their property management company, and asking for money to be sent, nearly resulting in a $5000 loss.
Fortunately, my step mom was cautious when this individual tried to scam her, and upon reviewing the details, it was clear that it was a scam.
It's surprising that you would send sensitive information without first verifying the property or the recipient's identity.
I was scamned by a person claiming to be Mark Haughwout, who I met on Craigslist, I sent him money for a house rental and never recieved the keys, I've since filed reports with the police and Federal Trade Commission.
This number is asociated with a Craigslist rental property scam
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