Living in the Lehigh Valley
Craig's List Scam
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BE ADVISED that there is a SCAM being perpetrated all over the country.
Listings are being scraped off the Internet, placed on Craigslist and listed for rent asking for deposit monies. Below you can see examples.
The Lehigh Valley Association of REALTORS® has been advised there have been quite a few instances cropping up in our area.
If this should happen to your property, please advise your seller or REALTOR®. Be aware that hiring a REALTOR® might help assist stopping this issue before someone is scammed out of any money. If this has happened to you, please do the following steps to help stop this abuse:
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Immediately contact Craigslist to flag that listing.
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Contact the Federal Trade Commission
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Contact the Attorney General's Office
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Please share all correspondence you may receive with law enforcement and your Association Office.
SCAM INFORMATION ON WFMZ 69
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