Craigslist Rental Scams - Whatcom County Real Estate for Sale

Craigslist Rental Scams are not a new thing. This has been going on for a while. It has not been a common thing here in Whatcom County, WA, until now. This past week it has been happening more in Whatcom County, WA.

Homes that are listed for sale in Whatcom County, WA have been showing up on Craigslist as rentals. They are copying and pasting the pictures and attaching false contact information!

Please, if you are looking for rental Homes on Craigslist, Be Careful! Do not send any Personal information or money to anyone you can not meet in person! If it sounds to good to be true it is. Many people have sent hundreds of dollars in deposit and rent money. You should never rent any home without seeing it first. Sometimes the home has been rented to several people and it was never for rent in the first place. These people are then angry with no where to go!

You must be very careful. You do not know who you are contacting on Craigslist. You also have no idea if they are, who they say they are. Please, Everyone help to spread the word!

Real Estate agents check Craigslist and flag all listing of yours that get posted and report to the local police depatment.

Those renters that have been victims can do the same!

If you are a victim of this Scam in Whatcom County, WA. Please call the Bellingham Poice department at 360-778-8800 There has bee a report filed. Case # 09B42322 filed 11/11/09. Protect yourself!

You can also report it to the Internet Crime Complaint Center at www.ic3.gov

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6 Comments on Craigs List Rental Scams - Whatcom County Real Estate for Sale

NOV
13
300,158 Points 12 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Outside Blog

Hi Judy,

You're so right about these scams, we've had some experience here with it ourselves. While attending a rebarcamp (a few months ago) my phone lit up like Christmas...my post had been scammed. It happens all the time, and it's good for you and others to get the word out.

Thanks.
12:03am • #1
Localism Sponsor

Beware there is a scam out there where the buyers are trying to gain access pre-close.  I would give more details but there is still and investigation ongoing.
12:05am • #2

Lynda and Dan,

Thank You Both! It is happening more than people think!

Judy
12:13am • #3
Outside Blog

Hi Judy, I had it happen to a listing of mine in Issaquah.  They had my sellers name and created a fictitious email account like johndoe8833@xyz.com and were offering to rent it real cheap, just fill out the application with enough info to steal an identity and of course send them some money.  Fortunately someone who had seen my for sale posts on Craigslist recognized it and called me.  We flagged it and no damage was done. 

Renters beware.
12:17am • #4
118,179 Points 3 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor

Judy, It is amazing what scum exists out there! I hope they get caught! Another scam is directed to people selling office furniture, file cabinets, etc. They send a check over the amount ask that you cash it and send back the 'excess amount' to them!
1:38pm • #5
NOV
15
234,225 Points 1 Featured Post

Judy great posts ... what I love is mortgage fraud ones that they pose themselves as loan officer obtain all your info. bam toast that person. ! have a wonderful week
10:09pm • #6

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