I agree with Kimberly Miller's viewpoint written in the SunSentinal. (Please read the article referenced.) Unprincipled people know how sizzling the leasing promotions are today and they are ruthless on the unsuspecting public. They know this is just another place for them to make money.
Dishonest schemers often claim to be a religious group member who are stationed out of the country and need to rent their home. Or they claim to be living in another state and cannot afford the second home anymore. These scammers will post a home's photos on Craigslist with a price and then send interested renters a written agreement, with requests for Social Security numbers and other personal information.
Dishonest schemers often claim to be a religious group member who are stationed out of the country and need to rent their home. Or they claim to be living in another state and cannot afford the second home anymore. These scammers will post a home's photos on Craigslist with a price and then send interested renters a written agreement, with requests for Social Security numbers and other personal information.
As a real estate professional, I do my best to talk about this type of news to clients, friends and family. Word of mouth travels fast and spreading useful news is always good. It is rewarding to feel great about what I do for a living. When my knowledge and experience can help others, especially during these difficult times where many families are going through financial hardship for the first time in their lives, it is a pleasurable feeling.
Miller, K. (2010). Craigslist scheme preying on unsuspecting south florida renters. SunSentinal, Retrieved from http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2010-07-21/business/fl-craigslist-scammers-real-estate-20100721_1_craigslist-rental-market-preying
