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Rental Scam Reports & Reviews (57)

• Dec 18, 2024
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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 • Dec 08, 2024
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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 • Sep 28, 2024
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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 • Jul 17, 2024
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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 • Jul 09, 2024
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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 • Jul 06, 2024
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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 • Jun 27, 2024
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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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- Suwanee, GA, USA • Jun 20, 2024
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This scammertold me rent was $1490 and has a sign in the front yard posted for rent with AH4R.com sign with phone number. I contacted the company and its listed for over $2000 and the representative even told me that i was being scammed . Luckily i did not pay the application fee or give information about myself.

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- Washington, DC, USA • May 29, 2024
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This website copies old home and apartment listings from a reputable site like Zillow and reuses them as below market average rentals on Craigslist. The listed realtors pictures do not match their names. With a reverse google image search the pictures appear to be stolen from reputable real estate agent sites from around the country. The scammer contacted me and with poor English stated the property was available from my requested dates. When I asked for a viewing, they said the viewing will be arranged but they needed to conduct a preliminary background investigation first. They asked for personally identifiable information, specifically:

"What is your previous history with your landlord? Can he/she vouch for you? Also, what do you do for a living? Do you have any criminal record that we should be aware of? What is your credit score? Do provide all this information and any other relevant information that you feel would better sell you to us as the ideal tenant."

At this point, I felt uncomfortable and further investigated the website and realtor. Both appear fake.

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• Apr 22, 2024
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Purchased a "apartment package" from my understanding is a credit repair that helps get second chance on apartment approvals..I purchased in Jan and still was not provided a chance to find a home I've been homeless for 5months with limited answers and refusal to return my money for the package or money used to apply for apartment homes that was never used to do so

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- Riverdale, GA, USA • Apr 18, 2024
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The scammer listed a house for rent on Facebook marketplace, Then I was sent a fake application to apply for the house. The application fee was 70 dollars. I applied for me and my fiancé. So That totals to 140 dollars. I was then sent a fake approval letter via email. It was then I was asked to send a security deposit of 750 dollars. I didn’t send it because I realized that I was indeed being scammed. I have screen recordings and screenshots from our conversations. I have screenshots of the listing, the fake approval letter, and application.

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- Accokeek, MD, USA • Apr 15, 2024
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Applying for a home rental in Waldorf Maryland sent an initial email and received a text message from the scammer

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- York, PA, USA • Apr 15, 2024
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We fact checked the Dr's credentials and he does not exist.

Thank you for the interest you have towards my house for rent. My wife and I are looking for a responsible tenant that will take proper care of the property while we are away, I will be relocating with my family. Since I just got transferred from my job, I have to rent out this property. I'll be away for some time. I work as a Pediatrician in an organization at the Christian care health system (christianacare.org). The property available for rent is in a convenient neighborhood that is peaceful and safe, It's 3 Bedroom and 2 Bath with 1,905 sq ft house located at (3832 Old Joseph Rd, York, PA 17408) You can easily take a drive down there to take a look at the exterior of the Property. The rent is $1,500 per month while the Deposit is $1,500 and the rent includes utilities such as heat, water, gas, and electricity. You also have fully equipped kitchen, Refrigerator, Microwave, Gas Range, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, washing machine, trash disposal, air-condition, Internet, Cable, large living room with appliances including in-suite washer and dryer, electric heating, Wall Furnaces to enjoy. Pets are also acceptable. I will appreciate, if you can get back to me with your renting experience and how you can keep the place clean. whatever you think we should know. Also, I had to take the listing off the website immediately. I had enough applicants. Because I don't want a bunch of people emailing and I won't have time to respond. I look forward to hearing from you, I have attached the rental application to this email.

Warm Regards.

Brian & Linda Henderson.

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- Fairfield, AL, USA • Apr 05, 2024
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Solicited from facebook cincerning rental property. Shelly Pearson claim to own 3517 Ellis Ave. SW Bham-AL35221. She imposed that I send payements 1025 deposit 1st month rent, $535/monthly to Julian.R Dibrango in 50 Puncrest Rd. Whitesboro, NewYork 13492. Julian R. Dibrango is supposed lawyer, I reasrched his biography and found he is on federal government watch for terrorist activity?

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• Jun 14, 2024
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They did me the same way..once I told them about this they hurried up and took the house down from Facebook..this was in Canton, Ohio..once she sent me her driver's license picture and didn't cover up the numbers I knew it was a scam.. nobody shows there whole license to someone they don't know..then on the app it asked for my full ss#..that was another red flag..I'm not doing that..so beware of this person.i hope the don't scam an elderly person who don't know any better..

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• May 25, 2024
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Have you heard anything else back on this situation? I am currently talking with her at this very moment about a property in Kansas City MO. Said she is a retired vet. Sent me pics of her VA ID & Drivers License as well. Stated I wont have to send her any money at all after viewing the property and making final arrangements or decisions. But rather will take money orders in person? Application is google docs due to her stating she is a private owner of this property.

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- Covington, GA, USA • Apr 02, 2024
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Pretending to be a landlord private

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• Mar 29, 2024
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Scammer took my money for first months rent and deposit and never gave me the keys to the rental and cut all communication with me. Then contacted me and told me if I wanted a refund I needed to send them more money in order for them to return the 2000 they already took from me

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- Elyria, OH, USA • Mar 29, 2024
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The scammer was posing as a rental agency on Facebook. I saw this house for rent on the Facebook market so I messaged them because I was interested in seeing that house. After getting their number he told me to see the house I would have to fill out an application and be approved which I did and had to pay 70 dollars for it. After that I demanded to see the house before I made any other payment towards this person. He kept telling me no and that I would need to send a deposit before anything which was very suspicious. I stopped replying and they tried send me some hacker thing

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- Manzanola, CO, USA • Mar 04, 2024
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Rent a house she told me she had a house for rent told me I could drive by the house but couldn’t look inside bc there were ppl still living there and pressured me to pay deposit bc something be else was interested and I don’t want to loss the house. I payed the deposit and first month rent. Then she told me I could have the key when the other ppl moved out. Then she blocked me and kept my money

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- Akron, OH, USA • Mar 03, 2024
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The scammer listed my rental on facebook marketplace for $850 and I have it listed for $1400 under the name of Kyra Fluhart with a number of 614-817-8940 and then responded with text 347-751-9642 for more information.

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- Williamsburg, VA, USA • Feb 26, 2024
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This number is most likely an overseas scam operation trying to sell properties. The identity of Ed*** and Laura N****** has been stolen and the property at **** ****** ***** North Myrtle Beach is trying to be sold by a fraud operation with locations unknown.

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