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- Salisbury, NC, USA • Apr 07, 2026
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I was trying to rent a vehicle from this website. I text the person who contacted me about a vehicle I inquired about and was met with an individual who was rude. His name is Don Sthubert phone number 704-862-9500. When I asked him about the amount needed for the vehicle, he stated that i would need $425 to put down due at pick up for the vehicle. However when i got to the website, it states on the website that there's no down payment needed. When I text this individual about that topic, he simply texted me "Bru what" and then said to me "never mind". I knew right then and there that this was a scam. You do not engage with customers in that type of manner unless you are hiding something. This company is a complete scam and needs to be taking down.

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- Herndon, VA, USA • Nov 28, 2025
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A lady oriental decent did a background check on me but took to long decided to cancel. Company did not refund money after signing agreement it has passed the waiting period. Looking online the page doesn’t exist only a Facebook page and can’t find much info on company.

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- Lanoka Harbor, NJ, USA • Oct 21, 2025
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Person pretend to be the person renting out the house and wants the credit score and wants us to call a different number to schedule a tour.

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- Rocky Hill, NJ, USA • Aug 29, 2025
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Okay so going back 2 weeks at least

I looked to affordable housing online

Connected to a Facebook business chat

The Facebook business chat ( Low income house apartment)

Been talking to a Thomas Roach and he keeps asking me for money for a property I do not have

Endless emails/ texts / I am trying to get my money back and he is withholding my money

Please look into this

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- Saint Albans, WV, USA • Aug 23, 2025
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Was trying to rent a house in dunbar have signed lease paid the money ..

Never got keys an cant get ahold of the person... need help to get my money back

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- Louisville, KY, USA • Apr 27, 2025
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I was trying to rent a home I was referred to the scammer by this one woman on Facebook to text her boss and when I started to consult with him I texted her and asked about him and she told me she stop working for him a month ago (around the time I texted her about the home) and when I finally paid my deposit and he was supposed to meet me with the keys and never did and when I said something to her it over from that.

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- Colorado Springs, CO, USA • Apr 18, 2025
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I found a Zillow listing and I reached out to them. We viewed the property and then paid a security deposit. After that I saw it was listed somewhere else and followed up. Turns out it was a scam. They didn’t respond once I found out it was a scam.

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- York, PA, USA • Apr 09, 2025
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I gave this woman named Samantha Jean $612 as a down payment to rent a room in her house. Then I paid her another $612 the next month, so that’s $1,224 total. But now, she doesn’t want to let me stay in the house anymore, and she’s refusing to give me my money back.

I feel like that’s really unfair. I paid her to stay there, and now she’s keeping the money for nothing. I didn’t even get to stay in the place I paid for.

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- Stillwater, OK, USA
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This rental company advertised one house’s photos under another property’s address. They told us we couldn’t tour the property until we submitted an application for a background check which cost $50 per person. After driving to the property, I found the house in the Zillow photos, but the property specialist said it was the house down the street. The house down the street was the address listed on Zillow but was not the house in the pictures. They refunded our application fees but have not changed their listing on Zillow and are still trying to bait and switch people and scam them into paying for a background screening before being able to tour.

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- Arlington Heights, IL, USA
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Emily told me she had rental properties that are discounted as she has relationships with the owner. I tried to call her and the number could not be connected. She told me she was on a Caribbean Cruise and her phone was not working. She sent me a phony contract with no address or name of owner on it. She told me to send money to a bank account that she said was the owner’s Viktor Zima. I did not . I did contact the agent who was representing the owner listed as a host in vRBO # 617040. She told me it was a scam.

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- Shepherdsville, KY, USA
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Trying to rent a house in Shepherdsville ky they asked for an initial fee of $850 then fees were added which brought it to about $1500 and all this time we weren't allowed to gain access to the house. Then they wanted more money for another months since we didn't get access to the house because the realtor said the owner wanted it. Then we had to pay a delivery fee to get the paperwork and keys . And of course the delivery person crashed and now they want us to pay for a second delivery person. I know im a fool ,but me and my wife are having to live in 2 separate locations and we were desperate

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- Geneva, IL, USA
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I found multiple listings through the realtor app and contacted them through the app form. This person responded to all of the contacts, and essentially tried to rent me a house that they did not own. When I did a property record search and confronted them that they did not own it, they did not respond. A day later they tried to rent me a separate house using the same phone number. At that point I knew it was a scam and when I googled their identifiable information namely the email [email protected], I found that other people had gone through this as well. This person uses the name Michael Muñiz, and will tell you that they have a job that they are moving to in Florida with their wife Glenn. It appears they target homes that are owned by large corporations such as invitation homes. They will tell you one rental price and then a separate price if you want to rent to own. When I set up a time to view the property, they told me there was an issue with the Smart Lock and that I would need to come back the next day. There is no doubt in my mind that this person is a scammer, and if you Google that email address you will see years of them trying to scam people.

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- Chicago, IL, USA
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This is a report of a fraudulent management company that rents out an apartment. The company charged me a 1000.00 move in fee and the apartment was filthy, has no back door lock, there was no lock on the main door to the building. The heat does not stay in the unit, the brick wall in my living room is crumbling and there are large gaps in it. They will not provide me with any information regarding their licensure, other buildings they manage, and I can’t find anything about the company online.

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This company is a scam no results only money spent and no explanation. They claim to be helping those who need a second chance but it's all a marketing scheme.

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- Philadelphia, PA, USA
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Pretend to be the landlord/owner. Rent out a house offered at $800. Month, with an option to buy at $1,350 a month. I didn’t want to buy, but rent sounded great at $800. A month was prefect He wanted $2,400. For 3 months rent one month security deposit. I paid $20. for an application fee, with my credit card. Reach out via email, then asked for me to text him after that communication was through text alone. He linked me to the code of a smart lock walked me through the steps as well as send me links for the application and emailed me what looks like a certified lease. I just looked up the number thank GOD the signature wouldn’t go through on the lease it wouldn’t sign he has all my information plus pictures of my identification, 4 last numbers of my social security number. He got $20. From me now I have to report it in case he tries to steal my identity which I believe he will.

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- Pueblo, CO, USA
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She was going to rent us her house and we paid her and never received the keys. Haven’t been able to get in contact with her.

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- Newport News, VA, USA
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Hello,

Thanks for your interest and inquiries about my house. Yes the house is still available for rent and we are looking for a responsible person/family to occupy and maintain the house now that we are not around. Myself and my wife just traveled for a program called World Vision International (WVI), you can view the link for more info:

We will be away for 5 years or more. I spent less time in the state so I could not get a hold on any Realtor to handle this rent issue. More so, I just bought the house in case you found the house sold online, I am telling you this in case you find the house on another website, but I still have to make sure it is rented out to someone who can take good care of it.. The utilities included are Dryer, Washer, Internet, cables, Trash, Heat, Water, Electric, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove/ Oven, Microwave and more.

GENERAL HOUSE FEATURES:

House Address...909 74th St, Newport News, VA 23605

Rent Per Month: $1370

Security Deposit: $1370 (Refundable)

Large 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom

Pets are fully Welcome.

There is also high speed wireless internet access.

RENT QUESTIONNAIRE FORM

Name (First name/ Middle name/Surname ) : __________?

Phone numbers (home, cell and office line ) # :__________?

Marital Status:__________?

How many proposed occupants :__________?

List all in addition to yourself including approx. age :__________?

Present Address :__________?

Will you have pets :__________?

Please describe Breed, size :__________?

Personality of pet :__________?

When do you plan to move in, please write the exact date?

Intended length of lease:__________?

Do you agree to pay the payment before you move in:__________?

If you are asked to make a down payment to secure the house today and take it off the market, How much will you be able to pay:__________?

Length of previous tenancy :__________?

Present occupation :__________?

Are you a section 8 applicant

Do you work late night :__________?

Do you smoke :__________?

Do you drink :__________?

I ___________________, Certify that answers given herein are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I authorize investigation of all statements contained in this application for tenant screening as may be necessary in arriving at a tenant decision. I understand that the landlord may terminate any rental agreement entered into for any misrepresentation made above.

Looking forward to hearing from you with all these details so that I can have it in my file in case of issuing the receipt and contacting you. Await your reply so we can discuss how to get the document and the key to you.

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- Lynchburg, VA, USA
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I searched Craigslist for rentals in my local area. I came across an add and followed up. The scammer wanted me to fill out an application which turned out to be a credit score check that would enroll me in a mo they fee of $29.95 + $825 for monthly rent. He said it is his property but also was/is using very incorrect grammar. I addressed him about the payments and he just keeps asking me to fill it out. I said no thanks. And he still is reaching out to me.

He also asked me if I was an adult and if 2 adults were renting… I thought that was odd. But I told him it was an adult and a child. He has been really persistent since then. So trafficking may be worth looking into.

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- Fletcher, NC, USA
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being dumb I found a place to live on Market Place on Facebook and was told application fee was 95 dollars I paid it with the Cash App and after going all the way to see the place the person stopped messaging and I lost my money. I just want to make sure this doesn’t happen to anyone else. I have reported it to Facebook and Cash App

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- Omaha, NE, USA
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They asked me for $50 for application fee. And then before me even sing the house, they was trying to get 1500 from me. And now they're not answering the phones or responding to my text messages or emails about the money that I sent them, which was the fifty dollars for the rental application fee

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