craigslist 租房陷阱分享

最近因為找房子每天逛 craigslist 與 ustsu，在與房東或apartment manager email 聯絡時，發現不少租屋陷阱(scam)，在此與大家分享!

下面這封信是一個案例，大意是說來看房之前請先上某個網站申請free report，看似天經地義，實際上這是個 identity theft 的網站

等你輸入完資料後，就會有人跟你聯絡，這個人要求證明你有能力支付押金和租金等一連串爛問題

最後叫你用Western Union or MoneyGram匯錢給他local的家人，等錢匯出後他會將鑰匙寄給妳

這個故事告訴我們，看房之前，千萬不要亂付錢，最好有與屋主有電話連絡過，或是親自跑一趟上門去看看究竟

另外小結，這些scam都有共同處，就是沒有聯絡電話與地址

與 craigslist 比起來，ustsu 還是安全多了

Hello,
I apologize for not responding to you earlier, I have been extremely busy the last few days!

The good news is that the rental is still available! We had a tentative agreement from the first person we showed it to, but now it seems that they changed their mind, so we need to lease it as soon as possible. You were the second one to email me about it, so its only fair to give you the first shot.

We know you will want to do a walk through of the property, but my husband doesn't want me to advertise the address as a measure of safety. Last time we did that without verifying people, the empty property was broken into and vandalized. We don't want that to happen again! You will be responsible for cable, internet, and phone, if you decide to have these services. Just to confirm, we DO allow pets at this property.

The rental term is 12-month lease, but can be switched into a 6-month lease if preferred. We just ask that you give us fair notice if you are moving out.

If you would like to set up an appointment, go to the link below and request the free copy of your rental report. We use this site for all the properties we manage. Just fill out the form and indicate that you want the free report. The actual scores aren't important to us, it's more of a formality to have it on file, to make sure there are no previous proerty related issues.

Get your report here: FULL REPORT

Remember, we only need to see the page about the rental history. That will be all you will need to bring with you to the showing.

As far as getting together to see the property goes, I am available to show it any time from 10:00 am on, for the next few days. Let me know once you have it printed out, and we will set up a time to do your walk-through.

Thank you once again for your interest!

Stacy

真的! 我最近也是在找房子 每天都逛craigslist 慢慢有經驗後就知道哪些Post是騙人的了
真的要很小心 不然真的被騙了就來不及啦

回覆 2# cls5a35

原來是同道中人
不過這些招式與台灣的詐騙集團比起來，真是遜斃了

N年前粗糙卑劣的scam供大家參考:

Thanks for your email and interest in renting my house..I am the owner of the Home you are making inquiry of…Actually I resided in the Home with my family, my wife and my only daughter before and presently we have moved out  due to my transfer from my work now in Warsaw,Poland. Presently my house is still available for rent (rent already includes utilities).More so Now, i’m currently in the (West African)for an international Christian  follower’s crusade.Pls i want you to note that i spent a lot on my property that i want to give to you for rent,so i will solicit for your absolute maintenance of this house and want you to treat it as your own, It is not the money that is the main problem but i want you to keep it tidy all the time so that i will be glad to see it neat when i come for a check up.I also want you to let me have trust in you as i always stand on my word..


This is the address of the House  is : xxxxx xxxx, CA xxxxx


It has a dramatic entry foyer with ceramic floor. Extremely spacious rooms throughout with lots of big windows…nice and light! New neutral paint and some newer carpet.....Very quiet, low traffic area. New fridge I believe its absolutely a perfect home for you and your family.Utilities include Water,Trash,Sewer,Gas Etc....


SO IF YOU ARE REALLY INTERESTED I WILL WANT YOU TO FILL THE RENT APPLICATION FORM BELOW.


                     RENT APPLICATION FORM.
Name (First name/ Middle name/Surname ) : __________?
Phone # : __________?
E-mail : __________?
Best time to call : __________?
How many proposed occupants : __________?
List all in addition to yourself including approx age : __________?
Present Address : __________?
City/State : __________?
Will you have pets : __________?
Please describe Breed, size : __________?
Personality of pet : __________?
Preferred move in date : __________?
Intended length of lease: __________?
Earliest possible date of deposit payment: __________?
Length of previous tenancy : __________?
Present occupation : __________?
Monthly Incme: __________?
Are you a section 8 applicant : __________?
Do you run a business from home : __________?
If so what kind of business : __________?
Do you work late night : __________?
Do you smoke : __________?
Do you drink : __________?
Pictures of All Occupant If Available __________?
A Copy of your Driving license If Available __________?


Looking forward to hearing from you with all this details so that i can have it in my file in case of issuing the receipt for you and contacting you…Await your urgent reply so that we can discuss on how to get the document and the keys to you,please we are giving you all this based on trust and again i will want you to stick to your words,you know that we have not seen yet and only putting everything into Gods hands,so please do not let us down in this our property and God bless you more as you do this… The house is available for rent at the moment so you are free to move in as soon as you wish to…A Deposit of $1000 (which happens to be the security deposit) is required before moving in…Feel free to call my number is (+234-8028597527 OR 011+234- 8028597527).me for more information and arrangements on how to get the keys and other necessary documents delivered to you…Drive by first but please do not disturb the neigbhourhood.The house will be available for rent for a period of 4 years so you have a choice of deciding how long you intend sm/property.


Thanks And God Bless You

回覆 3# 台勞


    哈哈 真的~~ 手段太小兒科了XD 只是我一開始還真的有被唬到......LOL

回覆 4# downtown


    對! 就是這種! 還會有一大堆奇怪的問題要你回答

騙人家錢手法也不知翻新一下

我现在租住的房子就是ustsu找到的
还是这里放心

真的比起台灣真的是小兒科! 哈

哈,我只要遇到太搞剛的我就放棄
去年找房也遇到一對中國老夫妻
剛看房的瞬間就要填一大堆表格
細節到我爸媽在幹嘛的 年收入多少錢啥的
不填還不讓走... 我當然填了一堆看似非常好 但都不是真的資料

後來我打定主意 再也不介紹人去住那... 甚麼鬼!
公寓都沒這麼麻煩
我也是有所心得 不過是幫人找房找到有心得的...

很感謝在標題上直接指明出來唷!! 那些過路的新鮮人~你們要注意啦!