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…
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.
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.
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.
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.
Thanks so much for responding.
Yep, total scam. Just hit the delete.
Thanks for asking about/responding to this…when i recently posted an apartment i received several of these emails and couldn’t figure out how it was a scam. I’m glad I never followed up beyond a reply email to any of them.
Common Scam. They will send bogus cashiers checks in excess of the amount and ask you to refund the difference. A few weeks later, your the bank will notify you of counterfeit check and you will be out whatever you refunded.