Every week I read of new real estate scams. We have our share of Boise Real Estate scams. Short sale scams, refinance scams, foreclosure scams, false advertising, puffing credentials, etc. But I just read one on ActiveRain that takes the cake. It is on a members only blog and is not re-bloggable. But I have to tell you about it at least.
A real estate agent in another state, listed a property and shortly after started getting calls about it being for rent. It was NOT for rent. But apparently some third party scammer found the listing and was advertising it for rent. A fictitious owner was offering it for rent and immediate occupancy. Someone actually sent the scammer $1,500 to hold it for them! This woman called the agent AFTER she had sent the fictitious owner the money and then apparently found out the home was occupied.
Wow! Why would anyone send anyone rent money before looking at the house and meeting the landlord? Unbelieveable. People need to know there are all kinds of shady things going on in the housing market. Everywhere.
If you are renting call a legitimate property management company. If you are looking to buy don't fall for the foreclosure list ads. Go to www.BoiseMeridianRealEstate.com and search for free. Click on the bank owned property box and you can find all that are listed. Set up a search alert so you can get the new listings when they are newly listed.
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