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January 7, 2008
International situation
I recently put an add in craigslist for the first time as a landlord. Received a few replies from intersted international applicants (UK). They seem a bit odd as they mention a financier in the states will send deposit payment.
Have you had this experience while renting before? I was consicering an applicant, but i'm a bit worry due to limitations on credit checks, etc. Any advise greatly appreciated.
December 17, 2007
Tenant Application Form and credit check
I'm looking for a standard Legal Tenant Application Form to download, buy, or get for free. I will use it to screen potential tenants for 1 apartment in my 2 family home. The form must have a credit check autorization area.
Any recomendations for the tenant application form will be much appreciated. Seeking also, Credit Check Websites recomendations for Landlords.
Thanks.
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Thanks so much for responding.
Posted by: ichiban at January 7, 2008 1:35 PM in response to International situation
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I ran an ad on craigslist for the same thing. Several emails from the
Uk with simiar stories.
It is an international scam being run by nigerians.
it is dangerous.
When you get an email look at the return address, just as you would on an envelope.
DON"T RESPOND.
Don't give out any banking or personal information.
I deal with international applicants all the time.
Most of them have U.S. credentials that can be verified.
Employer, bank, etc.
If they don't .......request advance payment in full for the duration of the lease in the form of a certifed check from a reputable United States bank.
Posted by: Ysabelle at January 7, 2008 2:29 PM in response to International situation
The give away to the scam is:.
They have to wait their turn to use a public computer in an internet cafe'
If you email them, it takes forever for them to respond. It takes money to use a public computer in an internet cafe' in Nigeria.
Posted by: Ysabelle at January 7, 2008 2:40 PM in response to International situation
Thanks All so much. I ran a search in Google and there's tons of info on the
scam. They seem to use the same email template. I'm glad to have posted here an do not have to waste additional time on these type emails.
Posted by: ichiban at January 7, 2008 3:08 PM in response to International situation
Thanks All so much. I ran a search in Google and there's tons of info on the
scam. They seem to use the same email template. I'm glad to have posted here an do not have to waste additional time on these type emails.
Posted by: ichiban at January 7, 2008 3:08 PM in response to International situation