Victim LocationNC 27313, USA Total money lost$50 Type of a scamRental
After being approved by a background check, individuals are added a pool of "potential" applicants for an individual property and have no guarantee of actually being approved for the property. They continue this for each property for months before selecting a single individual to be approved. They are attempting to profit off of application fees under the guise of "finding the right tenant" for the property, even though several dozens of applicants have been approved. Additionally, they fail to communicate this before the application. Not only is this morally wrong to do during a national housing crisis, this is a form of discrimination. An applicant which passes all screening criteria shouldn't have to be conditionally approved based on demographic, race, other nonsensical standards of the "ideal tenant".
This is the response to the accusations on their reviews, which is copied and pasted as a response to every complaint:
"I am sorry that you feel that way. Unfortunately, once we do the initial review, and have received multiple applications, the owner will also review those applications and make a final decision. We inform applicants that were not accepted by the owner, to look for another property as their application is active for a 90 day period. This is the same information we gave to you during our phone conversation. If you do look and see another property, we would be happy to submit your application for final approval."
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Scammer's addressCA, USA Victim LocationCA 95628, USA Type of a scamRental
The link in the attached photo was sent by email from [email protected]
for a credit check on me on a house rental application. I was applying to be a co-signer and guarantor for a friend of mine. The site asked for my online banking ID and my password! Of course I didn’t provide it, but worry that someone more vulnerable might.
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Scammer's phone+1 (904) 690-7488,+1 (904) 618-7280 Scammer's addressFL, USA Scammer's email[email protected] Victim LocationMS 39042, USA Total money lost$735 Type of a scamRental
This guy is portraying to be a realtor. Is only use Trulia and Zillow and some homes no body will answer but they will send you a text to whom you need to speak with. That is why I didn’t think to hard on it. I found a home I liked and called the number I seen in the window. He reached out through text that he could show me the rental home and get my paperwork done. I paid him through cashapp and there is no way to get my money back. Overall I was scammed of $735. Which $50 was the initial application fee and the other was for the security deposit. After paying the $735 I was expecting to get my keys and move in since I had a voucher at the time I could use to cover the rent. This has hurt and disappointed me so bad. After I asked for a refund he kept giving me the run around wit getting it back. After 3 attempts to meet and he never would meet me it hit me that I have been scammed. He told me he didn’t force me to send the money and yet he didn’t he lied about helping me rent a home from him. I hope law enforcement cracks down on these types of scams because it been a dead end street wit law enforcement tracking him down.
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Scammer's website calgary.rentspot.com Scammer's address912 6 Ave sw, AB, CAN Scammer's email[email protected] Victim LocationAB T3J 4W1, CAN Type of a scamRental
I responded to a rental ad on rent spot.com. The person responded to my email saying that I was approved for the rental before even meeting me and sent me a rental agreement. I said that I needed to see the apartment before I sign the agreement or send any money. I was told that they lived in Kelowna and that if I sent the deposit and first months rent then they would give me the keys to the apartment. I did not send the money.! I want to make people aware of this because this ad is still up and I don’t want anyone to get scammed.
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Victim Location48204 Total money lost$331 Type of a scamOther
I call to have money returned to my debit card from Budget rental they were not Budget rental they asked me to download an app called any desk my woman helped me out to assist me in getting my money back they took the money off her card on cash app . $331.00
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Scammer's address5904 W. Bermuda Dr, Boise, ID 83709, USA Scammer's email[email protected] Victim LocationID 83709, USA Type of a scamRental
I inquired about a listing on Craigslist. It was a house for rent, they emailed me this:
Thanks for your interest in renting my home below is my house details, the application form, the utilities are already included in the month rent.
Address: 5904 W Bermuda Dr, Boise, ID 83709
Bedroom: 2
Bathroom: 1
Monthly rent: $525
Security Deposit: $525
APPLICATION FORM:
Are you married_______________________ _____
How many people will be living in the house_________________________ ___
Do you have a pet___________________________ _
Do you have a car___________________________ _
Your Exact move in date__________________________ __
Date that you will make the deposit payment_______________________ _
When do you want to receive the keys of the house________________________
Rental Application
Applicant Information
Name:
Date of birth:
Cell:
Phone:
Current address:
City:
State:
ZIP Code:
Own( ) Rent (x)
Monthly payment or rent:
How long?
Previous address:
City:
State:
ZIP Code:
Owned Rented (Please circle)
Monthly payment or rent:
How long?
Provide atleast 2 references along with the application form.
Thanks
Note: I spoke with relator and the house isn't for rent, and the owners live in meridian idaho. The scammer claimed they now live in california and are there living with family for health reasons. They also said they couldn't be available to show the place. I contacted the relator of the home and made her aware of the scam.
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Total money lost $50
Type of a scam Rental
This is the response to the accusations on their reviews, which is copied and pasted as a response to every complaint:
"I am sorry that you feel that way. Unfortunately, once we do the initial review, and have received multiple applications, the owner will also review those applications and make a final decision. We inform applicants that were not accepted by the owner, to look for another property as their application is active for a 90 day period. This is the same information we gave to you during our phone conversation. If you do look and see another property, we would be happy to submit your application for final approval."
Victim Location CA 95628, USA
Type of a scam Rental
for a credit check on me on a house rental application. I was applying to be a co-signer and guarantor for a friend of mine. The site asked for my online banking ID and my password! Of course I didn’t provide it, but worry that someone more vulnerable might.
Scammer's address FL, USA
Scammer's email [email protected]
Victim Location MS 39042, USA
Total money lost $735
Type of a scam Rental
Scammer's address 912 6 Ave sw, AB, CAN
Scammer's email [email protected]
Victim Location AB T3J 4W1, CAN
Type of a scam Rental
Total money lost $331
Type of a scam Other
Scammer's email [email protected]
Victim Location ID 83709, USA
Type of a scam Rental
Thanks for your interest in renting my home below is my house details, the application form, the utilities are already included in the month rent.
Address: 5904 W Bermuda Dr, Boise, ID 83709
Bedroom: 2
Bathroom: 1
Monthly rent: $525
Security Deposit: $525
APPLICATION FORM:
Are you married_______________________ _____
How many people will be living in the house_________________________ ___
Do you have a pet___________________________ _
Do you have a car___________________________ _
Your Exact move in date__________________________ __
Date that you will make the deposit payment_______________________ _
When do you want to receive the keys of the house________________________
Rental Application
Applicant Information
Name:
Date of birth:
Cell:
Phone:
Current address:
City:
State:
ZIP Code:
Own( ) Rent (x)
Monthly payment or rent:
How long?
Previous address:
City:
State:
ZIP Code:
Owned Rented (Please circle)
Monthly payment or rent:
How long?
Provide atleast 2 references along with the application form.
Thanks
Note: I spoke with relator and the house isn't for rent, and the owners live in meridian idaho. The scammer claimed they now live in california and are there living with family for health reasons. They also said they couldn't be available to show the place. I contacted the relator of the home and made her aware of the scam.