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Hello,
I`m new to advertising on the internet for my places for rent. Already I`ve had a number of people who sound just a little too...sweet...asking questions via the net and asking for the address.
I don`t give out the address until I`ve talked to them on the phone to determine they`re legit. I`ve heard of people getting the address and `renting out your house` as if they were the landlord, getting a deposit from a client and then heading for the hills, never to be seen again.
So what other things should we be vigilant about?
What are the ways to spot the bad guys?
What sort of information should we include, or not include, in our ads?
Has anyone out there come across a scam, or attempted scam that is worth sharing?
Thanks in advance for any input.
Keith
Here`s the ad, by the way.
http://www.rentfaster.ca/admin/edit_my_listings.php
I`m new to advertising on the internet for my places for rent. Already I`ve had a number of people who sound just a little too...sweet...asking questions via the net and asking for the address.
I don`t give out the address until I`ve talked to them on the phone to determine they`re legit. I`ve heard of people getting the address and `renting out your house` as if they were the landlord, getting a deposit from a client and then heading for the hills, never to be seen again.
So what other things should we be vigilant about?
What are the ways to spot the bad guys?
What sort of information should we include, or not include, in our ads?
Has anyone out there come across a scam, or attempted scam that is worth sharing?
Thanks in advance for any input.
Keith
Here`s the ad, by the way.
http://www.rentfaster.ca/admin/edit_my_listings.php