WARNINH!!! Beware of vacation rental scams!! - Page 2 - YorkieTalk.com Forums

yorkieusa · 07-07-2012, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by ladyjane

I don't ever look on CL for anything. Too many nutcases out there and I just don't feel like wading through the muck.

I agree. There are murderers and burglars placing ads on there. It's a scarey place.

I hope your search through other channels works out well.

Lil Sis · 07-07-2012, 12:18 PM

thanksI am so lucky that I saw what was happening before I lost money!
I haven't used cl in a couple of years.. I just did not realize how bad it is now. I remember when I though we were going to have to move before I bought this house I was looking for a place to rent. About 30% of the adds I saw or replied to were possible scams.. but this time I would say it is 100%

I just feel so bummed about that..how many people do get scammed?

I did report to paypal and found an internet fraud site to report it too.

I think I found a place throug the a legit vaction rental site..

Lil Sis · 07-07-2012, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Jacksmom052709

I agree with ladyjane - I would go through a rental agency (real estate agency). Good luck! Or hey, the Hyatt may work too.

my youngest dd works for the man who owns a percent of the hyatt chain so she gets a nice discount.. so it would be about the same price to rent two rooms at the hyatt and to rent a vacation rental that has two bedrooms... either would be great! And at the hyatt I would know I wasn't being scamed lol

BabyGirl Rosie · 07-07-2012, 12:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lil Sis

thanksI am so lucky that I saw what was happening before I lost money!
I haven't used cl in a couple of years.. I just did not realize how bad it is now. I remember when I though we were going to have to move before I bought this house I was looking for a place to rent. About 30% of the adds I saw or replied to were possible scams.. but this time I would say it is 100%

I just feel so bummed about that..how many people do get scammed?

I did report to paypal and found an internet fraud site to report it too.

I think I found a place throug the a legit vaction rental site..

Did you report to the FCC?

sugarmamma · 07-07-2012, 12:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lil Sis

my youngest dd works for the man who owns a percent of the hyatt chain so she gets a nice discount.. so it would be about the same price to rent two rooms at the hyatt and to rent a vacation rental that has two bedrooms... either would be great! And at the hyatt I would know I wasn't being scamed lol

Is the Hyatt pet friendly?

yorkieusa · 07-07-2012, 12:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lil Sis

thanksI am so lucky that I saw what was happening before I lost money!
I haven't used cl in a couple of years.. I just did not realize how bad it is now. I remember when I though we were going to have to move before I bought this house I was looking for a place to rent. About 30% of the adds I saw or replied to were possible scams.. but this time I would say it is 100%

I just feel so bummed about that..how many people do get scammed?

I did report to paypal and found an internet fraud site to report it too.

I think I found a place throug the a legit vaction rental site..

Good news! I hope it works out perfectly.

CouversMom · 07-07-2012, 12:56 PM

Wow, I can't believe her response! Amazing...

arnolda30 · 07-07-2012, 01:09 PM

I'd suggest VRBO - we've had luck through that before and you can often find pet friendly places. Also, look for local realty companies, then, check them out through the BBB.
Good luck and congrats for not getting scammed. Think about how many innocent, hard working people lose $ to this kind of stuff all the time.

chachi · 07-07-2012, 01:14 PM

Wow craigslist is scary. I just told my DH about this thread because he was going to go there for a performance bike

YorkieGuru · 07-07-2012, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by chachi

Wow craigslist is scary. I just told my DH about this thread because he was going to go there for a performance bike

just remember this quote:::
If it seems to good to be true it is...

Thats usually how you can spot a scam on there.

SophieKatesMom · 07-08-2012, 04:39 AM

Craigslist is very scary, I have sold a few things on Craigslist but I am always very specific for local sales only, cash only, will meet in a puplic place and make the transactions.

I have also used VRBO.com and have had GREAT results. I rented a place in Destin for a few days and honestly the pictures did not do the house justice.

Have fun and enjoy your vacation.

lexi43 · 07-08-2012, 08:42 AM

I know the scams on the internet well. I got taken in a puppy scam from some add on ebay. From now on I stay far away from the internet for any deals on anything. I lost about $3700.

Maximo · 07-08-2012, 10:14 AM

I'm glad you did your research. Very scary. I hope you can find a nice place.

dmandrsn · 07-08-2012, 05:43 PM

In may we wanted to go to key west fo a few days. Tried to reserve from craigslist and ran into same problem! Had to research the home in Truman annex wasn't even hers. When I googled address found more folks scanned. She was reluctant to provide address and wanted 500 up front. We scrapped our plans and went elsewhere. What a shame this is going on.

07-07-2012, 12:18 PM	#17
Lil Sis Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 8,008	thanksI am so lucky that I saw what was happening before I lost money! I haven't used cl in a couple of years.. I just did not realize how bad it is now. I remember when I though we were going to have to move before I bought this house I was looking for a place to rent. About 30% of the adds I saw or replied to were possible scams.. but this time I would say it is 100% I just feel so bummed about that..how many people do get scammed? I did report to paypal and found an internet fraud site to report it too. I think I found a place throug the a legit vaction rental site.. __________________ Shinja mom to Remy lil Sis to Bailey and Sammy

07-07-2012, 12:56 PM	#22
CouversMom and Khloe Mae's too! Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Eastern Washington Posts: 14,732	Wow, I can't believe her response! Amazing... __________________ Michelle- mommy to Couver and Khloe Mae! http://yorkiehavenrescue.com/

07-07-2012, 01:14 PM	#24
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	Wow craigslist is scary. I just told my DH about this thread because he was going to go there for a performance bike __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

07-08-2012, 04:39 AM	#26
SophieKatesMom Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Canton, GA Posts: 3,242	Craigslist is very scary, I have sold a few things on Craigslist but I am always very specific for local sales only, cash only, will meet in a puplic place and make the transactions. I have also used VRBO.com and have had GREAT results. I rented a place in Destin for a few days and honestly the pictures did not do the house justice. Have fun and enjoy your vacation. __________________ Cheryl,Mom to SophieKate

07-08-2012, 10:14 AM	#28
Maximo ♥ Maximo and Teddy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 25,047	I'm glad you did your research. Very scary. I hope you can find a nice place. __________________ Kristin, Max and Teddy

07-07-2012, 01:09 PM	#23
arnolda30 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio U.S.A. Posts: 67	I'd suggest VRBO - we've had luck through that before and you can often find pet friendly places. Also, look for local realty companies, then, check them out through the BBB. Good luck and congrats for not getting scammed. Think about how many innocent, hard working people lose $ to this kind of stuff all the time.

07-08-2012, 08:42 AM	#27
lexi43 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Deer Park New York Posts: 1,586	I know the scams on the internet well. I got taken in a puppy scam from some add on ebay. From now on I stay far away from the internet for any deals on anything. I lost about $3700.

07-08-2012, 05:43 PM	#29
dmandrsn Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2010 Location: Fort Myers, FL Posts: 19	We got scammed also in key west!! In may we wanted to go to key west fo a few days. Tried to reserve from craigslist and ran into same problem! Had to research the home in Truman annex wasn't even hers. When I googled address found more folks scanned. She was reluctant to provide address and wanted 500 up front. We scrapped our plans and went elsewhere. What a shame this is going on.