THIS COLORADO SPRINGS LENDER thought he had seen it all. That is until he was talking to a Realtor today who had uncovered a new and albeit creative scam.Nigerian warning

This particular Realtor had been driving by one of his listings when he noticed a family out looking through the windows as if interested in the property. Sensing an opportunity to meet a new customer he stopped to chat. From here things take a turn for the worse.

The wife explained that they had seen this home listed for rent on Craig's list for the unbelievably low sum of $800.00. They had responded to the e-mail address in the ad, sent in an application,(thank God they didn't give any social security numbers), and were waiting to see where they needed to send their deposit and first months rent. The ad, to make things more interesting, had the seller's names listedby the seller's maiden name which is how she took title prior to getting married.

The Realtor, let the folks know that the home was for sale and not for rent. The husband reminded his wife he had told her this was too good to be true. Upon further questioning the Realtor discovered that the e-mail had originated from Nigeria. Where have we seen this before? Apparently, now that all the millions of dollars of inheritance money has been safely moved out of Nigeria (yeah right lol) to safe havens in the U.S., the new tactic is to track new listings and offer them for great rental rates to the unsuspecting.

Fortunately for the couple in our scenario, they had not sent any money or done anything else to compromise their money or identity.

This COLORADO SPRINGS LENDER reiterates the maxim, "if it is too good to be true" it probably is not.

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Posted by Guy Thomas on 03/07/2010 11:17 PM   Comments (4)   Rent Scams in the Regional Channel   rent scam, colorado springs lender  
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4 Comments on COLORADO SPRINGS LENDER-GUY THOMAS-WHAT A SCAM

MAR
07
2010
111,041 Points Called Shot Master

Wow, the crooks are so creative and one step ahead of the game. People need to be aware of any possibility of scam. You are right: if it sounds too good to be true, it's more likely not. Thank you very much for bringing this in.
11:24pm • #1
MAR
08
2010

Just imagine if all these crooks were to actually spend their time on a honest day's work. The world would be so much better, and they might even get rich legitimately.

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09
2010
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Guy what a sad world, these days you have to be ever so cautious.  The moral of the story if it seem too good to be true it is. Did I get that saying right? :)
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2010
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Oh I have heard of these scams especially in areas where there is a high amount of foreclosures!
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