Spartanburg Craigs List Scams
by Rob on August 26, 2009
in Boiling Springs Scams
Here is further information about the scams on Craigslist…
The MLS is still receiving reports of local properties appearing on Craigslist.org in apparent scams. Two versions of the scam has been reported involving offering fraudulent leases of For Sale properties that are in the MLS and also attempts to steal personal credit data from unsuspecting consumers using similar tactics. Please be AWARE that this is occurring. If you have rental property advertised on this site you can check for this activity on by going to www.craigslist.org and searching under the South Carolina/Greenville/housing section.
If you find yourself a victim of this scam, please report it to the following locations that are posted on Craigslist.
Who should I notify about fraud or scam attempts?
FTC toll free hotline: 877-FTC-HELP (877-382-4357)
FTC online complaint form
Canadian PhoneBusters hotline: 888-495-8501
Competition Bureau Canada: 800-348-5358
Internet Fraud Complaint Center
Software Piracy (http://www.siia.net/piracy/report.asp)
Non-emergency number for your local police department.
If you suspect that an item posted for sale on craigslist may be part of a scam, please email the details to “abuse@craigslist.org”. Be sure to include the URL (or 10-digit post ID number) in your message.
By everyone following through and reporting this type of fraud will make it much harder for the scam artisits engaging in this activity. Let’s not let them take a great FREE tool and ruin it! Of course, if your looking for a rental, owner finance, or purchase, I can help.
