Craiglist Rental Scam Alert for the Northern Virginia Landlord & Tenants
I recently listed a
beautiful town home in Herndon 20171 for rent .
The home was active on the market for about couple of days. My current
tenants called me with a panic and confusion stating "Some strangers
about 3-4 group of people where ringing the door bell and wanted to
preview the home?" Speaking to one of them I found out that there was a
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advertisement of the same home with the property address listed for lot
more cheaper price. The advertisement claimed that they are the owners
and they live overseas. One of the person I spoke to was standing with
cashier's check and so called owner had emailed him a copy of lease.
If you are reading or looking for rental what you can do:
1. Don't send cashier's check to any P.O box address!!
2.
When in doubt use any of the search engines and look up the property.
If you find the same home listed by a Realtor® call them and confirm the
status.
3. Even if you drive by the home which sounds legal property address, ring the doorbell or ask the neighbors around.
4. When you see these kind of advertisement on sites like Craiglist please flag them!!!
5. If you are already part of the scam inform the local sheriff office.
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