Talk of The Villages Florida - View Single Post - Rental scam
Thread: Rental scam
View Single Post
 
Old 03-07-2013, 06:57 PM
KennyC's Avatar
KennyC KennyC is offline
Member
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Michigan
Posts: 58
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Default Beware

Quote:
Originally Posted by kellyjam View Post
Never give your Bank a/c # out. Any scammer could clean it out. If you must use an a/c for deposits I would never leave more than $50-$100 in it.
Great advice Kelly.....a separate account just for receiving the rent income.
Have it automatically transferred each month to a different account..

just an FYI....be VERY careful of ANYONE saying that "their agent" will make arrangements, and that YOU need to send ANY money to ANYONE. These are all SCAMS.....

They say that they will "pay full price"....but have already had a "bank check" made for a certain amount...they will send you "bank check for over the amount...and ask for you to send THEM the difference...

Obviously...the bank checks are forgeries....by the time you figure out that the "bank check" bounced...YOUR check has already been cashed!

These SCAMS are VERY popular on Craigslist, and have been for years, yet...unfortunately, MANY still bite the hook!

Always ask for their info, so that you may return a call, address, etc...

Most of the "overseas" inquiries ARE SCAMS!
__________________
Freeport, NY
Rio Rancho, NM
Chesterfield, MI
Chandler, AZ
Battle Creek, MI