Be Careful of Real Estate Scams

Willco88 on 20/08/2021 - 19:39

So I really hope I can help people looking for a home to rent.

I know the market is crazy right now and people are being forced to take risks.

I've been looking on Gumtree recently for a home and I've been emailed by people offering a property and expecting me to send them money over the internet before they even meet or view the house.

I'm warning people to be safe and to be careful with these scams of people offering what seems like a good deal and trying to force you to send them rent money online.

Sad times when people try to take advantage of those who are desperate.

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Comments

  • bobbified on 20/08/2021 - 19:44
    +4

    This scam has been around for years, mainly targetting international students who they know can't view the property in person.

  • iChaseYou on 20/08/2021 - 19:57
    +2

    Also, don't send your ID to someone without having met them first to ascertain trustworthiness. Some use this to 'steal' your identity and apply for loans/bank accounts etc.

  • Peter Enis on 20/08/2021 - 20:37
    +2

    Gumtree = face to face cash only.

    • Craicdealer on 20/08/2021 - 20:51

      Absolutely!!!

    • iDroid on 20/08/2021 - 21:09

      And usually best to meet in a mutually neutral place (car park at shopping center etc)

    • FireRunner on 20/08/2021 - 21:13
      +2

      Lol, you have to bring a briefcase full of cash to be buying real estate on gumtree

  • ranap on 20/08/2021 - 22:49
    +7

    I've been looking on Gumtree recently for a home
    I tried looking for a used bicycle on realestate.com.au the other day and was sent the same scam message.
    Have heard carsales.com.au is safer to buy property.

    • Willco88 on 20/08/2021 - 22:59
      -2

      Be careful

    • pharkurnell on 20/08/2021 - 23:15
      +1

      applause

      • SF3 on 20/08/2021 - 23:48
        +1

        mind blowing tbh.

        • pharkurnell on 21/08/2021 - 00:00
          +1

          this place is such an education….

          • SF3 on 21/08/2021 - 01:04

            @pharkurnell: Society is up the creek if it is a reflection IRL… just too close for comfort.

  • randomusername2017 on 21/08/2021 - 00:56
    +1

    Pre-emptive..

    "Rented house on gumtree.. no k3y under rock and block was empty when removalists turned up… how do I get my deposit back…"

  • ShannonN on 21/08/2021 - 11:35
    -1

    I've been looking on Gumtree recently for a home; there's your problem straight up

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