I recently listed a single family home and about 3 days into the listing I received a surprising number of calls from individuals who wanted to know if the property is for rent. After informing each caller that it is not, they proceeded to tell me that they answered an ad suggesting it was for rent and at a really low price.
The fictitious owners were living out of state and told the prospective renter that they could move in right away if they sent $1,500. One woman actually called me after she had sent the $1,500 to the scammer.
At least 7 people called me and many had driven by the property and saw there were people living there.
Hard to believe there are so many scams out there. Even harder to believe someone would actually send money out of state on a phone promise.
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