The scammers are hard at work again.

 

As I stopped by 6115 Dunleer Court to hang my sign rider a woman was looking at the sign and writing the telephone number.

After she inquired as to the monthly rent, she informed me that we “need to advertise it better online,” since she saw it listed for $1,400.

 

I looked up the address and found  the scammer’s post. They are advertising a property that they have no right to advertise and listing it for $900.

 

I do not know if there is anything we can do to catch these crooks, but I know that posting this helps individuals who do not know the area and it might prevent them from getting ripped off.

 

Please be aware that 6115 Dunleer Court in Bethesda, Maryland is on the market for $2,999.  Only Simone Bercu has the control over this property.

 

Here is the scam post on Craigslist, I inserted the picture:   

 

$900 / 3br - 1154ft² - 3bedrooms 2baths single family home. (Bethesda MD)

 

Date: 2012-05-03, 10:12AM EDT
Reply to: xm5xp-2993630706@hous.craigslist.org[Errors when replying to ads?]

 

Adorable,renovated 1992-2002.Immaculate & in excel. condition. Most appliances replaced in the last 2-3 years. Hardwood floors on main level, newer w/w carpet in lower level. 2nd Kitchen avail. in the in-law suite. Wonderful sun room off dining room w/glass,& screens from top to bottom & ceramic flrs. Large deck overlooks perenial gardens w/ edible berries,kiwis, figs & herbs. Great location!

6115 Dunleer Court, Bethesda MD 20817.

 


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10 Comments on WATCH OUT FOR ANOTHER SCAM ON CRAIGSLIST!!!

MAY
03
2012
108,186 Points Outside Blog
Unbelievable
 
Brandon Cohan
Keller Williams Northeast Realty
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5:53pm • #1
337,175 Points 4 Featured Posts Outside Blog Hit Router Called Shot Master

Thanks Simone it is so frustrating isn't it?  If you see a post that is clearly wrong, you can open up the post and to the right you can click on the spam over post button.  I believe it will take more than one person clicking this, but you maybe the click that signals to craigslist to delete the post.
5:55pm • #2
639,546 Points 7 Featured Posts Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

You should let the local authorities know and red-flag it on crag's list
5:56pm • #3
490,124 Points 15 Featured Posts Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

Definitely report the scammer to the folks at Craig's List.  They'll take of them right away.  No way to stop them you just have to catch and report them.

 
7:21pm • #4
170,482 Points 1 Featured Post Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Hi Simone,

This happened to me a couple years ago...one of my commercial listings showed up on craigslist. My pictures and narrative from the MLS listing were used. I immediately called the MLS Director at our Board and reported it to him then I notified craigslist.

I sent them an email that I was the listing agent and explained the above. To their credit, they removed the post immediately. Here's the link. 

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/cgi-bin/emailForm.cgi

 

 
7:35pm • #5
MAY
04
2012
208,121 Points

There's a old well know adage "If it sounds to good to be true, it probable is."
5:08am • #6
106,481 Points 3 Featured Posts Attended Rain Camp

Brandon Jean and Ralph, I agree.

Kathy, you are right.  Lots of people need to click on it.  I imagine consumer might do that. I should click on the spam button, too.

 Hannah.  I looked up the process to report online issues and gave up.  It seemed too time consuming.  I did click on the "prohibited" button.

Alan, that is true, but if you do not know the area, you might not know that it is too good to be true?

 

 
6:35am • #7
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Diana, I am going to use your link to report it, too.  Thanks. 
6:46am • #8

I had a similar thing happen with one of my properties as well. Definetly red flag it!
10:24am • #9
MAY
07
2012
106,481 Points 3 Featured Posts Attended Rain Camp

Thanks for sharing Joanne.  Looks like they have gotten more "creative".  They used to just get any properties advertised on Craigs List, but now, they get our MLS listings from the Internet even if we do not advertise on Craigs List.
5:39am • #10

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