REAL ESTATE RENTAL WARNING!

Please be aware - if you know ANYONE looking to rent, tell them to be VERY CAREFUL doing it over Craig's List. There is a scam going on!

I have a listing in Blossomwood area in Huntsville, AL; a for sale - not a rental. I do not post my listings on Craig's List anymore. HOWEVER, an agent called me as her client saw my listing on Craig's List for rent. I told her it was a "for sale" and I didn't post on Craig's List - must have been an error. She sent me the listing - it was MY LISTING.

After talking to my Broker, I learned this scam has been going on for awhile! These scammers will "copy" listing information and pictures from various MLS sites and post as rentals on Craig's list. Then, when contacted via email, they will email back what appears to be a "form letter" asking you to fill out the attached application if you are interested in the property! Then, if approved, they will show you the property! What better way to get your personal information and use it!!

I emailed the "real estate" person with the rental information and told her I wanted to know how she got my listing and who was she. The reason I knew it was a form letter was because she didn't ackowledge anything in my email - just thanked me for the interest in the property and asking me to fill out the application. I also emailed Craig's List - and to date, have gotten no response.