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....     Â
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