Denver Craigslist Rental Scams
Rental scams don t just target renters.
Denver craigslist rental scams. The scammer copies and pastes information from a. Below is an example of a craigslist rental scam. Deal often seems too good to be true price is too low or rent is below market etc. Scam bait items include apartments laptops tvs cell phones tickets other high value items.
But how to tell a craigslist rental scam is not as well known. Rental scam 1 the cloned listing. They target landlords too. This is one of the most popular craigslist rental scams perhaps because it s so cheap to execute.
After the check is sent however they realize they accidentally sent too much and tell the landlord it s put them in a financial bind. The fake rental ad was posted on craigslist and had the aurora home up for rent for only 400 a month. There have been many listings on denver s craigslist lately that are rental scams these ads will advertise a great looking home and usually resembles a great deal. The denver post highlighted the problem of online rental scams back in 2009 but authorities haven t found a way to stop them and enough people are falling victim that perpetrators continue the.
There are denver landlords leasing properties that are in. Someone requests wire service payment via western union or moneygram. I know you ve probably heard that before but no words could be truer especially when it comes to renting in new york. In that case the scammer went as far as to pose as a pennsylvania pastor to prey on people s.
These owners will break into vacant homes currently listed for sale meet you at the home sign a lease and take your rental deposit as well as the first month of rent. Scams often pretend to involve a 3rd party shipping agent business associate etc. How i fell for an awful craigslist rental scam and what i should have done differently. 03 11 2014 05 32 pm et updated may 11 2014 when something is too good to be true it probably is.
The scammer calls himself bob osell claims to be renting the house located at 2237 kay st. In reality the property at 2237 kay street is owned by. By now in 2018 most people know that rental scams on craigslist abound. In longmont colorado and to be reachable at 760 2378225.