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CraigsList Scam
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Craigslist Scam – Please be cautious. This has happened here in Slidell and I would like you to be aware of this scam. Please use a Realtor and be safe. Many listings are being scraped from public REALTOR websites and posted on Craigslist by scammers. If you feel that a listing you see is used in this way report it immediately to Craigslist so that they can take them down and report any incidents to the local police as well as the Louisiana Attorney General's Office at CriminalInfo@ag.state.la.us or phone 1-225-326-6200.
Below is a reminder of a press release previously posted by the FBI-Columbia Division.
Craigslist Rental Scam Being Run From Nigeria? by Tom Royce on Aug 6, 2009 The FBI has released a statement that a new Craigslist Rental Scam is being run out of Nigeria. Famous for the Advance Fee Scam, or 419 fraud, the Nigerian con artists are now targeting renters in America to try to collect rental deposits on homes they do not own. Here is the FBI report of what is occurring. If you are using Craigslist to find rental property, please make sure that you are in contact with a real person in real life. If a deal seems to good to be true and the person only stays in contact on the internet, odds are that you and your money could be in peril.
Homeowners list their homes for sale with real estate agents, who will list the homes for sale in the Multiple Listing Service and also with public search websites, which allow individuals to query homes for sale via the Internet. Nigerian scammers find homes listed for sale on these public search sites, copy the pictures and listings verbatim, and then post the information onto Craigslist under available housing rentals, without the consent or knowledge of Craigslist, who has been notified. After the posting is listed, unsuspecting individuals contact the poster, who is Nigerian, for more information on the "rental." The Nigerian scammer will state that they had to leave the country very quickly to do missionary or contract work in Africa and were unable to rent their house before leaving, therefore they have to take care of this remotely. The "homeowner" sends the prospective renter an application and tells them to send them first and last month's rent to the Nigerian scammer via Western Union. The prospective renter is further told If they "qualify," they will send them the keys for their house. Once the money is wired to the scammer, they show up at the house, see the home is actually for sale, are unable to access the property, and their money is gone. Federal Bureau of Investigation - The Columbia Division: Press Release.
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At Your Service Every Step of the Way!
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Michelle T. Cook, Realtor & Professional Home Stager
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IT'S A GREAT TIME TO BUY A HOME!!!!!!!!!! Interest Rates are the lowest they have ever been and home prices are unbeatable. Call me, Michelle Cook at 985-960-0347 Your Northshore Realtor At Your Service Every Step of The Way Whether you are buying or selling a home, hire someone like me who wants to earn your business. I've been a Full Time, Top Producing Realtor for 16 years and will give you the individual attention that you deserve in addition to my experience, enthusiasm and above all honesty. I invite you to contact me as I'd be happy to assist you with this important transaction. I can always be reached on my cell at 985-960-0347 or by e-mail at michellecook@charter.net. Feel free to search any home on the market by clicking on "Search Homes for Sale". Also click on my "Featured Listings" as these are my personal listings listed at great prices. Click the virtual tour to view the entire inside of each home. If you would like to have homes e-mailed to you the minute they come on the market click on "Home Search" fill out what you are looking for in a home and they will be e-mailed to you immediately. I'm won't bombard you with phone calls, but know I'm here if you need my assistance. Remember, the seller pays the listing agent and my (your Realtor) commission so I am no charge to you. I am here for you every step of the way. Please call and let's work together on your next purchase or sale of your home. I welcome the opportunity to be of service to you. Have a Blessed Day. Michelle T. Cook Realtor & Professional Home Stager Top Agent Realty, Inc. 245 Pontchartrain Drive, Suite B7 Slidell, Louisiana 70458 USA 985-960-0347 cell 985-201-8438 fax 985-960-1907 office michellecook@charter.net www.slidell-livin.com Each office is independently owned & operated Broker and Agent are licensed in the State of Louisiana | |
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Feel free to search all homes for sale at your leisure. If you see a home or homes you like, please call me at 985-960-0347 or e-mail me at michellecook@charter.net so we can schedule a private showing of homes you are interested in. Remember, the seller pays the commission to the listing agent that represents the seller and the buyer's agent that represents you so I am no cost to you. I welcome the opportunity to work as your Realtor. Thanks for visiting and feel free to visit often. Have a blessed day. Michelle T. Cook Realtor & Professional Home Stager Top Agent Realty, Inc. 245 Pontchartrain Dr., Suite B7 Slidell, Louisiana 70458 USA 985-960-0347 cell 985-201-8438 fax 985-960-1907 office michellecook@charter.net www.slidell-livin.com Each office is independently owned & operated Broker & Agent are licensed in the State of Louisiana
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Feel free to search every home for sale in St. Tammany Parish. See a home you like, please call at 985-960-0347 or e-mail me at michellecook@charter.net so we can schedule an appointment for you to view the homes of your choice. I welcome the opportunity to be of service to you. Have a blessed day. Michelle Cook
Realtor and Professional Home Stager Top Agent Realty, Inc. 245 Pontchartrain Dr., Suite B7 Slidell, LA 70458 USA 985-960-0347 cell 985-960-1907 office Each office is independently owned & operated. Realtor and Broker are licensed in the State of Louisiana
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