Renters Beware- Craigs List Scam

CBR issues warning about Craigslist scams

Central Ohio REALTORS® have reported that scammers have been using their home sale listings to create fraudulent posts on Craigslist. These con artists pull information from listings of homes for sale and create Craigslist postings offering the home for rent. Then interested respondents are asked to send them large sums of money for a deposit. “While CBR has no jurisdiction over Craigslist, we want the public to be aware of – and cautious about – these sorts of scams,” said CBR President Sue Lusk-Gleich. “They can only operate if no one knows about them.” Warning signs include properties that are listed at incredibly low rents or ones that need to be rented quickly. International phone numbers, requirements that money be sent to a P.O. box or requests that personal information be provided online could also be red flags. Renters Beware!!

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