Rental scams

MassKev · 03-11-2024, 06:27 PM

Check Craigslist for the vacation rentals I found a property I know is not rented as shown on Craigslist. Confirmed by owner not renting on that site.

Biggd · 03-11-2024, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by MassKev

Check Craigslist for the vacation rentals I found a property I know is not rented as shown on Craigslist. Confirmed by owner not renting on that site.

Craigslist and Fakebook Marketplace are 90% scams, buyers and sellers beware!

TiltonBB · 03-11-2024, 07:53 PM

I have a Winnipesaukee rental and among other places it has been listed I have been using Craigslist for over 20 years. There have been a few renters that I had to confirm ownership for (especially during winter when I ask them to send the check to Florida) but it has been very successful overall.

Craigslist used to be the primary way to go for a lot of things like selling cars or boats. Facebook seems to have taken the lead.

bigdog · 03-11-2024, 10:27 PM

Sadly, and unfortunate, Seniors' are often targeted by scammers, because they are so trusting.

garysanfran · 03-11-2024, 10:46 PM

I wanted to rent a place for a month during the beginning of COVID. The "owner" would not show the place in person but gave me the address to ride by and e-mailed detailed photos of the interior.

I google-earthed the address and went around the block, from my living room, and found a sign that names the apartment community. I called the manager and determined it was a scam.

I've used CL & FB to post available rentals in both San Francisco and Meredith with no problems and great success. However, I agree it's mind-field.

tis · 03-12-2024, 05:27 AM

It's sad for honest people that we have all these scammers. I feel sorry if anybody really does things like clean HVACs,

03-11-2024, 06:27 PM	#1
MassKev Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2022 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Rental scams Check Craigslist for the vacation rentals I found a property I know is not rented as shown on Craigslist. Confirmed by owner not renting on that site.

03-11-2024, 10:46 PM	#5
garysanfran Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Francisco/Meredith Posts: 1,581 Thanks: 679 Thanked 684 Times in 350 Posts	I wanted to rent a place for a month during the beginning of COVID. The "owner" would not show the place in person but gave me the address to ride by and e-mailed detailed photos of the interior. I google-earthed the address and went around the block, from my living room, and found a sign that names the apartment community. I called the manager and determined it was a scam. I've used CL & FB to post available rentals in both San Francisco and Meredith with no problems and great success. However, I agree it's mind-field. __________________ Gary ~~~~_/) ~~~ ~~~~~~~~

03-11-2024, 07:53 PM	#3
TiltonBB Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Gilford, NH and Florida Posts: 3,037 Thanks: 715 Thanked 2,212 Times in 943 Posts	I have a Winnipesaukee rental and among other places it has been listed I have been using Craigslist for over 20 years. There have been a few renters that I had to confirm ownership for (especially during winter when I ask them to send the check to Florida) but it has been very successful overall. Craigslist used to be the primary way to go for a lot of things like selling cars or boats. Facebook seems to have taken the lead.

03-11-2024, 10:27 PM	#4
bigdog Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Central MA-Gilford Posts: 1,452 Thanks: 347 Thanked 124 Times in 98 Posts	Sadly, and unfortunate, Seniors' are often targeted by scammers, because they are so trusting.

03-12-2024, 05:27 AM	#6
tis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,810 Thanks: 759 Thanked 1,469 Times in 1,025 Posts	It's sad for honest people that we have all these scammers. I feel sorry if anybody really does things like clean HVACs,