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.....I Almost Got Scammed, Dudes.... HOME SCAM

.....I Almost Got Scammed, Dudes.... HOME SCAM

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by: herron1345 Active Indicator LED Icon 16 OP 
~ 7 years ago   Nov 27, '16 7:44pm  
So, here's the unfortunate dealio details, dudes....We sold our casa (close on 12/5) and since both Contracts for possible new prospective homes fell thru, we've been lookin' like mad for a Rental....Basically all weekend long was a No-Go, especially due to my perfect big boy's size (English Mastiff).... We ran into No Pets Policy, Breed and Size Restrictions, and well, dudes, it was just a bummer, man....  Well, last night I noticed a home for rent, still in the Atascocita area, listed on Craigslist, and basically took the bait....(******, herron....  You gullible dude, you....) The dude said that he was in the Ukraine on a Contract Work Visa, and I admit, dudes, it sounded sketchy... And I said so to him....To put us at ease, he e-mailed us a copy of his Passport with Photo ID, Texas ID, etc etc...  And I mean, the dude sent his flippen' Photo ID's, so I figured this was too-legit-to-not-be-legit......And so then I felt at ease thinkin' this was an answered prayer - a legit blessing...    Anywho, we filled out Lease Agreement, e-mailed him our ID's, etc etc...Well, then he hit us up and said that our Deposit and First Month's Rent ($1,500) needed to be paid via MoneyGram to some chic in the Ukraine....  Not him...........Back to sounding sketchy........So, my hubbs and I decided to drive back over to the residence being mentioned....  There was a neighbor out, so I waved and flagged him down and told him the whole scenario....COMPLETE SCAM...This home was just recently listed for Sale.....The Owners just retired to their Ranch in the Hill Country, and so listed this residence....I've since contacted and left a message for the Listing Agent of the property, Flagged and contacted Craigslist (nothing has been done as of yet), and the neighbor that we spoke with was going to contact the actual homeowner....But wow - to have this dude's Passport ID, Texas ID - with an actual photos, and to know this man's personal information, just wow....  I had no idea some people worked so hard to be so wicked....P.S.- No worries about your home-dude here being homeless, we're just gonna drop it like it's hot at mia madres til we find the right new digs...  .....And my mom is over the moon excited to have her nest full, especially here at the Holidays....   Thank God for mammas....      
 
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jax Active Indicator LED Icon 16
~ 7 years ago   Nov 27, '16 7:55pm  
******, Herron, you should've just sent the $$$. I really need that money, dudette.
 
I'm mad at you now. Let's go to Tita's and talk it through. I'll be there in December
 
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Jeff1928 Active Indicator LED Icon 2
~ 7 years ago   Nov 27, '16 7:59pm  
If they want you to send a money gram or western union for anything it's most likely a scam. 4951
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friday1 Active Indicator LED Icon 9
~ 7 years ago   Nov 27, '16 8:00pm  
Hate to say a realtor is your best bet. I'll rent you a room for a doobie :-) 4951
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~ 7 years ago   Nov 27, '16 8:01pm  
There are a few houses in elm grove available. 4951
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herron1345 Active Indicator LED Icon 16 OP 
~ 7 years ago   Nov 27, '16 8:05pm  
@friday1....Dude, I'm in....
 
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~ 7 years ago   Nov 27, '16 8:12pm  
Pulled up 5 homes lease on har.com $1200 and lower search 77339. Sorry you cant rent a house for less than $1000 a month now days. Glad I bought 20 years ago. 4951
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Burnsway Active Indicator LED Icon 13
~ 7 years ago   Nov 27, '16 8:20pm  
Been rent house hunting for 6 months...anything under 1300 that allows dogs is crap or an apartment. And now I gotta watch for this *** trying to scam me....lol
 
Thanks for the heads up.
 
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Burnsway Active Indicator LED Icon 13
~ 7 years ago   Nov 27, '16 8:25pm  
Pulled up 5 homes lease on har.com $1200 and lower search 77339. Sorry you cant rent a house for less than $1000 a month now days. Glad I bought 20 years ago.
 
@friday1:
 
HAR and all those sites suck....I have wasted my time calling 65 prospects....only 3 have returned calls to tell me the homes are occupied or rented and listing not removed.
 
95% dont allow dogs over 30 pounds. I have rented for 16 years and have never ever found it so dang hard to just get someone on the phone and get me a dang house....lol 4951
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~ 7 years ago   Nov 27, '16 8:26pm  
Removed By Request 4951
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~ 7 years ago   Nov 27, '16 8:33pm  
The passport and picture ID are probably somone else's.Beware. Scammers are successful because they SOUND and may LOOK legit. Ukraine, Moneygram, etc all were red flags. I'm glad you didn't send any money.  4951
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~ 7 years ago   Nov 27, '16 8:35pm  

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>> Pulled up 5 homes lease on har.com $1200 and lower search 77339. Sorry you cant rent a house for less than $1000 a month now days. Glad I bought 20 years ago.
 
@friday1:
 
HAR and all those sites suck....I have wasted my time calling 65 prospects....only 3 have returned calls to tell me the homes are occupied or rented and listing not removed.
 
95% dont allow dogs over 30 pounds. I have rented for 16 years and have never ever found it so dang hard to just get someone on the phone and get me a dang house....lol
 
@Burnsway: Drive around the neighborhood.There are signs up and it is the holidays so patience. Maybe someone owns property on the forum and can help. I would take less to know the property was being kept up.
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herron1345 Active Indicator LED Icon 16 OP 
~ 7 years ago   Nov 27, '16 8:51pm  
@SwaggyGDude, I'm hoping the Agent representing the property contacts the Homeowner, which I'm sure he will....  And then, of course, I will most gladly turn over all of the Text Messages, E-Mails, correspondences, etc etc, in hopes of possibly getting the Authorities involved and catching these scamming bastards....@notfromhereDude, his neighbors, who have been neighbors for over 20 years, confirmed that the photos shown on the Passport and Texas ID's were/are in-fact the actual Homeowner........I'm assuming that his ID has been jacked, and not certain if he realizes it or not....That's why I mentioned not knowing about some people working so hard to be so wicked.... 4951
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~ 7 years ago   Nov 27, '16 8:56pm  

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>> Pulled up 5 homes lease on har.com $1200 and lower search 77339. Sorry you cant rent a house for less than $1000 a month now days. Glad I bought 20 years ago.
 
@friday1:
 
HAR and all those sites suck....I have wasted my time calling 65 prospects....only 3 have returned calls to tell me the homes are occupied or rented and listing not removed.
 
95% dont allow dogs over 30 pounds. I have rented for 16 years and have never ever found it so dang hard to just get someone on the phone and get me a dang house....lol
 
@Burnsway: Drive around the neighborhood.There are signs up and it is the holidays so patience. Maybe someone owns property on the forum and can help. I would take less to know the property was being kept up.
 
@friday1:
 
This has been over the past 6 months. Wasnt holidays then...😂 4951
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~ 7 years ago   Nov 27, '16 8:59pm  

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>> Pulled up 5 homes lease on har.com $1200 and lower search 77339. Sorry you cant rent a house for less than $1000 a month now days. Glad I bought 20 years ago.
 
@friday1:
 
HAR and all those sites suck....I have wasted my time calling 65 prospects....only 3 have returned calls to tell me the homes are occupied or rented and listing not removed.
 
95% dont allow dogs over 30 pounds. I have rented for 16 years and have never ever found it so dang hard to just get someone on the phone and get me a dang house....lol
 
@Burnsway: Drive around the neighborhood.There are signs up and it is the holidays so patience. Maybe someone owns property on the forum and can help. I would take less to know the property was being kept up.
 
@friday1:
 
This has been over 6 months. Wasnt holidays then...😂
 
@Burnsway: That's apples and oranges. Home sales and and rentals always are harder in summer months. People want to settle in so the kiddos can go to school.
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Burnsway Active Indicator LED Icon 13
~ 7 years ago   Nov 27, '16 9:02pm  
 
@Burnsway: That's apples and oranges. Home sales and and rentals always are harder in summer months. People want to settle in so the kiddos can go to school.
 
@friday1: dude I been looking 6 months straight...lol. Guess there will always be some reason they dont wanna call back. Told hubs Im gonna just move into one....bet they call back then....lol
 
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