Room for Rent and other rental scams
by Concreteseller Mon Mar 11, 2013 2:22 pm
Looking for a place to live, these people called me in response to a craigslist add, prices to good to be true, up front deposit, guaranteed placement. I have done some searching and though it sounds scammy, I can't prove it. Goes like this:

http://homelocators.us/


Thank you for considering Home Locator's for your next New Rental Home

We proudly place 96% of our tenants successfully within 7 days!




3BED 2BATH SANTA CRUZ AVE, SANTA CLARA $1400/MO

3BED 2BATH S FOOTHILL BLVD, CUPERTINO $1425/MO






OUR WINTER MOVE-IN SPECIAL IS ON NOW!






SECTION 8 ACCEPTED

NO CREDIT CHECKS

DEPOSIT GUARANTEES MOVE-IN

FIRST MONTHS RENT FREE

FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED




Any prospective tenant who does not agree with these terms will not be accepted for this housing program.





$200 DEPOSIT

PET FEE - $100




TENANT MUST UNDERSTAND AND AGREE TO ALL REQUIREMENTS BEFORE VIEWING






Minimum Lease of 6 Months






Maximum Lease of 12 Months






Tenant may renew or vacate any time after 6 months





Security Deposit is Due Prior To Viewing Due to Our NO CREDIT CHECK POLICY.

Appointments will NOT be set without full security deposit.

NO EXCEPTIONS





Pets are allowed subject to a $100 Pet Deposit PAYABLE PRIOR TO VIEWING





First 30 Days Rent FREE on selected properties*






All Properties are on a Strict First Come, First Served Basis and can only be reserved with full deposit






Tenant is responsible for Payment of any cable or internet services.






All other Utilities such as Water, Trash, Heat & Electric are Included in Rent




VIEWING STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT ONLY



Tenant agrees not to disturb current occupants or otherwise approach the homeowner until the appointment for viewing is made and confirmed with homeowner.



Tenant will complete an Account Generation Form when full payment is submitted



Security Deposit will reserve unit and guarantees move-in and is fully refundable if tenant does not sign a lease with one of our homeowners





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Landlords are eagerly seeking good tenants and allowing us to waive the first month AND utilities for you

We know moving is an expensive time so we keep rent low and deposits even lower!






Payment Instructions




We only accept MONEY-GRAM Transfers for Deposits which must be made payable to our Accounts Manager.

Payments can be made at the following retailers:




WALMART

CVS PHARMACY

7-ELEVEN






Payments will be made to our Accounts Manager

KAREN PINE


CITY: MAPLE SHADE, NEW JERSEY




ALL PAYMENTS MUST HAVE SECURITY QUESTION ADDED

EXAMPLE: FAVE COLOR (ANSWER - GREEN)






*100% refundable if we do not place you in a home

(Please see Refund Policy Attached)









Once payment has been processed we will contact to via email with confirmation of account generation







Home Locator's

831.244.0999
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by Mike Wilson Mon Mar 11, 2013 3:22 pm
This is a scam.

We are accepting MONEYGRAM Payments which must be paid in advance due to our "NO CREDIT CHECK" Policy as stated above.
NO EXCEPTIONS



The request for a payment in advance via Money Gram is a sure sign of a scam.

No legitimate rental agency would require a "deposit" before viewing the property.

If you have an email from this site please remove your personal information and post the email on the forum.

It is ALWAYS a scam
If the pet seller or shipper asks for money to be sent via Western Union, Money Gram, any brand of gift card. Walmart To Walmart , Zelle , PayPal friends and family option, or mentions Cameroon

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