Rental Scam TipOff Reports for Craigslist (craiglist.com)| Scam Reporter | Scam Tips Received | |
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  | Mike133u Englewood, CO, United States 2018-08-28 07:25:17 Rental Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) |   Steals your labor, deposit and anything else Scammer Information Randy does it again, I rented 3 days ago from this loser that prays on people. I did some electrical work for him and now he doesn't want to pay and even better he wants me out! I gave home 850 3 days ago and did prolly 1000 in work and I even asked if he'd cove the parts and the work is free , he made a lame excuse saying he fired me and it's my problem, dont want to get into it Cruz it makes me sick, this guys a real scumbag and I wish I had googled him before I rented, i… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Harrison, NE, United States 2017-04-04 17:01:54 Rental Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Fantastic remodeled 2Br home with remodeled kitchen Scammer Information
George Akers
11:08 AM (56 minutes ago)
to me
Hello This is never a scam and why will i want to scam you...I am not brought up that way and i have enough to feed my family and also give out to the needy .So please get that out of your mind.
On Tuesday, April 4, 2017 6:00 AM, Nicole Anthony wrote:
GEORGE STOP TRYING TO PREY ON PEOPLE WHO ARE POOR, I AM DISGUSTED AT THE EFFORT YOUR PUTTING IN TO TRY AND DEFRAUD SOMEONE
On Tue, Apr 4,… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Rincon, GA, United States 2016-08-03 17:26:47 Rental Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) |  House rental Scammer Information Ad for rental when asked to see property only can see outside and then you get rental application before you can see.
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| No Name Erie, PA, United States 2016-07-20 12:48:43 Rental Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +4 Property rental scam Scammer Information On Sat, Jul 16, 2016 at 3:53 PM, Ty Vb wrote:
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
occupyand maintain the house now that we are not around.Myself and my wife just traveled to ( Williamston SC ) for a program called SERVING IN MISSION (SIM), you can view the link for more info: (http://www.sim.org/index.php/content/our-pu… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2016-07-07 17:06:32 Rental Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | studio apartment rental Scammer Information Claims to live in Utah and trying to rent a studio apartment in Campbell, Ca. The apartment complex is leased by a company with leasing office onsite.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Jenny Windham Lexington, NC, United States 2016-05-25 15:07:21 Rental Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Scam rent to own Scammer Information I found a home that said rent to own on craigslist. i was inches away from wanting to buy home. When I clicked on the link I had for the home I realized it was no longer on the site. But I was still receiving emails. So I typed in the address 1226 Brookwood Dr,
Winston Salem, NC 27106 and found it on zillow. I contacted the real estate agent, and he informed me that this guy is a scam artist. People pay him for the couple of months rent and never get to even go in the home. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Los Angeles, CA, United States 2016-02-28 00:26:19 Rental Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Darren Collins (excellenthomerentals.com) posting false rentals Scammer Information This person is posing as a leasing agent trying to rent furnished apartments in Seattle, WA. He could very well be posting other ads in other cities via craigslist. I inquired and he sent me a rental application form which I filled and submitted and afterwards he gave me the account information of Kevin Rosenbaum who's bank account (5698162) I would need to place a holding deposit in summing around 4,000$. Here I became hesitant and started doing more research finally asking … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Barberton, OH, United States 2015-12-10 00:13:04 Rental Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +2 House rental Scammer Information The post says that he's renting out a house, 3 bedroom 2 bath. When I emailed him he responded with that he had a two bedroom 2 two bathroom house for rent. Wanted to lease to own, but rent for right now. He said he was a counselor working for the United States aid for international development in Tampa, Fl… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2015-11-05 00:23:36 Rental Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | rantal home craigs list Scammer Information Posting rentals on craigslist an claiming to be the owner of property asking to go in contract and to receive monies… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Kernersville, NC, United States 2015-11-02 22:36:10 Rental Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | A house on pebbles drive in Greensboro nc Scammer Information
On Oct 29, 2015, at 7:45 AM, Lynn Ellison wrote:
Thank you for your interest in my house,I had to leave,Greensboro, NC,in a hurry due to my recent promotion. We intend selling the house if we find a tenant that would be ready for a lease to own after a year in the house, if not, then we will continue with normal rentals. We have made the monthly rent significantly low and affordable as good faith for my happiness for my recent promotion. I am… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Lakeland, FL, United States 2015-10-24 21:49:06 Rental Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | rental house scam Scammer Information advertising himself as out of town owner renting a house for half of it's rental value in Largo, Florida. Also using texting from 757-744-3642. Beware.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Lakeland, FL, United States 2015-10-24 21:49:06 Rental Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | rental house scam Scammer Information advertising himself as out of town owner renting a house for half of it's rental value in Largo, Florida. Also using texting from 757-744-3642. Beware.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Savannah, GA, United States 2015-10-15 15:30:01 Rental Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Craiglist Rental SCAM Scammer Information Offering a 2 bed 2 bath home in savannah for rent. A pretty nice looking home at a "to-good-to-be-true" deal. I just wanted to see if I would even receive a reply since the ad on craigslist provided no real details. I suspected it was a scam, and confirmed as such after receiving the email in response to my request for more information.
Too many people fall for these and I just wanted to share the information so others can become more aware about what to look for. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Ashly Independence, MO, United States 2015-09-14 03:15:39 Rental Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Craigslist Rent Scam Scammer Information I am actually a secondary victim of this scammer.
My husband and I rented a house through a reputable company at the beginning of September. We have not been able to move our stuff in due to the fact that our moving company has been woefully behind. We have been visiting the property off and on over the weeks since obtaining the property. The last time we visited the property was Tuesday. We go to visit the property Sunday. We walk in and there is another family there! Us… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | shay Somewhere in United States 2015-09-07 15:07:42 Rental Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | General Mobotu Scammer Information He is looking for a place because he is going to be assassinated. He is looking for a two million dollar home in my city. When asked which city, he is all, any city.
So, was I hopeful to sell a home to General Mobotu, heck yes. Was it him, clearly not after
looking up his phone number. Thank you to ScamDex for saving me from myself. LOL… Read Full Report ⇒ |
  | Anonymous Paris, Paris, France 2015-08-31 14:31:50 Rental Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Housing Scammer Information Hi (Name of Sucker here)
Pleased to read from you and thanks for your interest. Its available for both long term and short term duration. A little more about the apartment, its located inside a 17th century residence with trees and calm. I can honestly say that its among the safest and calmest area in Marais. The surface is 580 sq. feet / 55 m2 and much suitable for a maximum of 4 adults. Its on the first french floor of the building, it has an elevator as well. its fully… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Mesa, AZ, United States 2015-07-07 02:24:47 Rental Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | House for rent Scammer Information Dewayne advertized house at 5443 W Molly, Phoenix for $600 per month plus $600 deposit. Utilities included
Said he had to move in a hurry for a promotion.
I checked the property closer and Dewayne is not the owner of this home.
This property it for rent, for about $1600 thru a local area realty.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Providence, RI, United States 2015-07-06 00:03:40 Rental Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Beware of "Adorable 3 Bebroom" in Atl Craigslist posting Scammer Information After responding to a great deal through craigslist
http://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/apa/5100883741.html this is the email you receive:
Thank you for your interest in my house,I had to leave Atlanta, GA in a hurry due to my recent promotion. My family and I just moved from Atlanta, GA . We intend selling the house if we find a tenant that would be ready for a lease to own after a year in the house, if not, then we will continue with normal rentals. We have made the mo… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Hesperia, CA, United States 2015-06-22 18:44:03 Rental Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) |  Craigslist Scammer Information . A little more about the apartment, its located inside a 17th century residence with trees and calm. I can honestly say that its among the safest and calmest area in Marais. The surface is 580 sq. feet / 55 m2 and much suitable for a maximum of 4 adults. Its on the first french floor of the building, it has an elevator as well. its fully furnished as you can see in the pictures and comes with bed linens, towels but if you wish to bring yours, no problem. Its 880 EUR per mon… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Philip Clark Rueil-Malmaison, Hauts-de-Seine, France 2015-05-28 07:31:03 Rental Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Lovely 1 br apartment in Marais (Le Marais) Scammer Information See: http://www.scamdex.com/ScamTipReports/18801
This is the same scam, with different email address and phone number.
… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Naples, FL, United States 2015-05-07 15:37:52 Rental Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Untitled Rental Scam on Craigslist (craiglist.com), ref:23073 Scammer Information Sunny apt in le Marais, Paris 75004. One bedroom 880 Euro. 22, rue Saint Paul… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2014-12-21 00:17:28 Rental Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +2 Apartments for rent in Houston Scammer Information Both individuals emailed me the same response. Here it is:
Hello,
I hope everything is good on your end. The apartment you want is still available. We thought we had the place leased to a couple that we gave a tour to today, but now it seems that they are no longer relocating for their job, so we need to lease it as soon as possible. You were the 2nd one to respond regarding it.
I bet you want the exact address of the property, but my husband doesn't want me to advertise th… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Somewhere in United States 2014-12-18 20:18:33 Rental Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | (504) 419-8762 Scammer Information I received an email after inquiring about an posting on craigslist for a "Charming 2 bedroom Home" for rent. I received the response below. When I went to see the house it was a completely different home that was for sale. I tried following up with the Nadia to confirm the address but never heard back. I could see in one of the pictures of the home the house number was completely different from what they had stated. I reported the scam to the listing agent of the home for sal… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Warner Robins, GA, United States 2014-11-07 15:26:02 Rental Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 Fake Renter Email Scammer Information After posting an ad for my sublease on craigslist, I was emailed by a person pretending to be interested in the room. I am a graduate student that has thankfully taken fraud courses, so I understood that it was a scam, but want to spread the email out so that others will know.
The email claimed that the girl would love the room, but that she needed all of my personal information so that her boss could send me the rent payment. But that the rent payment would include her mone… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Warner Robins, GA, United States 2014-11-07 15:25:56 Rental Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Fake Renter Email Scammer Information After posting an ad for my sublease on craigslist, I was emailed by a person pretending to be interested in the room. I am a graduate student that has thankfully taken fraud courses, so I understood that it was a scam, but want to spread the email out so that others will know.
The email claimed that the girl would love the room, but that she needed all of my personal information so that her boss could send me the rent payment. But that the rent payment would include her mone… Read Full Report ⇒ |