If you are using Craig’s List to find a relet or purchase items please read this article! We have attached the highlights below: The Over-anxious Renter Rental scams don’t just target renters. They target landlords too. The most common is the typical Nigerian scam where a person will agree to rent a house or apartment and then send the landlord a check or money order for the deposits, rent, and fees. 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. They ask that the excess be wired to them right away. What the landlord may not realize, however, is that the check or money order is no good. Whatever money they wire the scammer will be their own money, never to be seen again. Don’t allow anyone to overpay you. If they do, don’t release any funds until their check or money order has cleared your account. Some thieves can produce fake checks and money orders so believable that they’ll even fool banks until the check is finally bounced back weeks later. If this happens, you’ll be responsible for any money you’ve used against the funds and, in some instances, you may even be held criminally responsible. They will likely pressure you to wire money beforehand to “pay them back,” but don’t give in unless you’re sure there’s no chance of the original check bouncing. moneycrashers/types-common-craigslist-scams/ Boost Post Post re using Craigs List pleaese be aware of scammers! We have attached an article for you to review. We highlighted the area below:
Posted on: Tue, 29 Apr 2014 22:37:59 +0000
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