Beware Of Real Estate Rental Scams: Tips To Protect Yourself Online
You know the saying, if it sounds too good to be true.....
then it probably is! This is how most scams start. I know that you are diligently searching for a great deal and might be a little desperate and need a break, but this isn't it.
This house is listed as a "rent to own."
Here's what the listing looked like:
Rent To Own
$550Month
3-bedrooms, 2-Bath rooms, Recently painted house with new appliances and upgrades! ready for a new owner.
-Located near shopping center
-Parking Space Available!
-All Pets allowed
For more information kindly visit >>>>
https://bit.ly/3WIOmCT
and fill in the application to set an appointment!
First off, don't click on links! Look them up online first. Secondly, IF (and that is a BIG IF) there was this great of a deal for a house, it would most likely be offered to friends and family and not be put on a yard sale facebook page.
Then look for inconsistencies in the text. Odd punctuation and spacing, Capitalization in the middle of a sentence, and uncommon phrases. If commenting is turned off, that is a BIG hint that it is a bogus post. If the original poster has a new social media account with no posts available, IT'S A SCAM!
If you are looking at any house that has just been upgraded, it better be reflected in the price, or there will be some hidden surprise waiting for you.
Any house that is $550 per month in rent, does not look like this. And do not expect upgrades....this looks pristine and the going rate for a rental is more than 3 times that price.
This economy is rough but be safe out there! If you see a post like this, please report it to admins. This will likely catch many people in a scam, totally unaware. So share this post with anyone that keeps forwarding scam posts, or someone you love that you want to keep safe online.
