Consumer Alert - Renters Scam

In this consumer alert by the FBI, they look at what we refer to as Roommate or Renter Scams.



We have been reporting stories of Roommate/Renter Scams since 2005. Many victims are sent cashier's checks as a deposit on a room/space they are renting, and it will either be for more than the agreed upon amount, or the renter will later back out of the deal completely and ask for the money to be wired back to them.

Remember, it takes an average of 7 to 10 business days for the bank to find out that the check is counterfeit, and in some cases we have seen it take months. No matter how long it takes, once it comes back as counterfeit the bank will hold you liable for the entire amount of the check, even if they had already told you that it was "clear" or "verified". Never wire money to someone that sent you a cashier's check or money order. That is a clear sign of a scam.



http://www.fbi.gov/page2/july09/housingscam_072909.html






Shawn Mosch

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