Man loses thousands in Atlanta rental scam
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- Опубликовано: 27 сен 2024
- Raphael Webster found what he thought was a perfect home in Decatur, but he was actually put in the crosshairs of a scammer.
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May God give this man a double blessing for this trouble.
I doubt it.god seen everything transpiring and let it go down.smmfh.
Amen
@@vegasnights777 god has no hands in the free will of earth. God speaks . No one listens . Take 10 mins to meditate . He answer he’s within you.
Amen
No God.
I'll bet the scammers had a few days of collecting application fees too.
it's one of a few legal scams brought to you by voters who wanted it
@ 🤣🤣🤣
Deal in person , cant believe people would rent this way
Yeah he said it happened twice this month and it happened before
@ what’s your government name?
That's really good that the owner is letting him stay there until he finds a new place. 😎
Yea that was nice of him to do that
Find a new place find another deposit man people used to don't just have 4K sitting around cuz he's going to need to double that what he spent to get another deposit for another place
Good man!
If the owner is letting him stay there and I'm wondering why he didn't let him just leased the house out like he planned on doing unless that tenant has bad credit or the rental amount the tenant agreed to pay is way too low.😳 I am so putting super lockbox on my listings as a realtor no more combo locks.
@@relaxdrinkeatandlaughwithc5274 right
using pandemic excuse to avoid speaking in person, such a genius move but so ruthless 💀
Sorta like not voting in person
Felonies, wow
@@warchild5885 that's prohibited to help the Trump supporters
Scammers has been successful at this scam for years. I first heard of this scam back in 2009 when I was searching for an apartment on Craigslist.
atlanta has become so expensive it’s crazy and to take advantage of ppl like this is just sad
Exactly, I moved there in 2012 and both my old apts in Cobb was 600$, now them same apts is over $1000. Thank God that I left because it’s more expensive and crowded.
@@amannamesolo Way too many people are leaving expensive states and move to cheaper states making cheaper states not so cheap. Supply and demand. That's the way it goes anywhere and anytime.
You know why Atlanta is so expensive now? Because #1 northeast folks & Midwesterners are moving there in drove increasing the demand on real estate and #2 the new transplants are bringing their voting habits & voting blue across the board which is turning Ga. into a blue state. Democrats love their tax revenue so of course you're now paying higher property taxes which gets passed on to the renters. You want to keep Ga. reasonably priced you keep it red.
@@DB-115 right, unfortunately more people are moving here....GA definitely has to pay more to keep up or a lot of people are going to be displaced
@@jobmail14 my father has lived in Ga. for about 20 years. My wife wants to move there because it's affordable in comparison to where we live (Conn.) I did a Redfin search on my father's property showing her the tax increases in the past 4 years & all of sudden it didn't look so affordable to her at the rate it's headed. Same thing is happening in the Phoenix/Tempe AZ area where I was contemplating a move to as well.
I feel so bad for him💔. Can’t trust nobody these days even in the middle of this pandemic. Raphael seems like a nice guy.
Evil men shall wax Worse and worse...
Be very careful, I lost out and was so scared to spend anymore money I slept in my car until I found a legitimate apt! Smh
LMAO
So you don't have any common sense, either? How do so many people have NO common sense?!
People don't do anything but scam spend more time scamming then trying to find legit ways to make money and help yourself...I hope they burn!
They are burning some Sucker's money for sure never trust the internet for business deal's.💰💰💰
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Karma is a cold B, don't worry, when it comes we all be thinking about wtf we did to get there.
Seems to be the American way and not with just renting houses.
#FACTS
The coolest thing about this story is the landlord. Giving him time to find a new place.
He had to give him time. It is not easy to evict someone even if it was a scam. Itbtakes time and money, so the landlord did what is best for him
By law he has to give the guy a 30-day notice to move. If then the guy doesn't comply then he can file an unlawful detainer (eviction), but you must first give a 30-day.
God bless that landlord.
Those were my thoughts exactly. I'm glad he had compassion for him given that he was a victim of fraud. God bless both men.
@@cali2468 also it’s easy choice if he doesn’t have anyone lined up to keep getting rent
That's messed up, he seems like a good dude too SMH
Sorry for your loss. At least you smiling about it and shows life goes on.
I bet the scammer lives overseas.
They could be working right there in the office, how would they know the code numbers ? and what to do after you put the numbers in.? I think something fishy is going on .!
Probably in the US where he sent the money 🤣
The realtor is the scammer. He's in on it.
@@coffeechocolate7749 You must be new to the Internet because a lot of scams come from Nigeria. And it sounds like the payment went there.
@@newmexicoballer3867 NO I"AM NOT NEW TO THE INTERNET ! most of the scams that come out of NIGERIA are on dating SITES !
1400.00 dollars for THAT !!! That ridiculous !!! Too overpriced where people can't afford it in this day and age.
Prices are so high in Atlanta it is so easy to take advantage.
Dont forget Dekalb County
Good lords yes, it's crazy. I could only imagine what would've happened if Amazon had moved their 2nd headquarters here.
I had some guy cold call and ask what I was willing to sell my house for (tax value is $250k). I said 500k (as I am not interested in selling) and he said no problem. No hesitation at all. Asked when I would be willing to look over the paperwork.
I hung up.
Extremely high!
@@anthonywilliams3822 : No wonder folks are on the streets in ATL.
High prices compared to what?
Praying he ok and god blesses him with his money back
This almost happened to me in cocoa beach FL. The manager refused to meet with me. I googled the address n found a different owner. It's a horrible crime.
This has been going on for over a decade. I thought maybe scammers had stopped doing this.
I’m glad the realtor is allowing him time to find a place.
No it has gotten worse never let your guard down when looking to rent or own ppl will scam you on anything always look up who owns the property find out who the actual management company is
The reporter expected someone to know they were scammed, when the owner didn't know WOW! SMH
dont give up, and thanks for reporting this so others will be aware.
DUDE NEEDS TO LET HIM LEASE NOT GIVE HIM "TIME"
FFS
$1400 a month rent for that house? Cheaper to buy
I stopped my brother from a scammer. I watch too much stuff and have had identity theft to know when someone is trying to get over on me. I consider myself a professional on rentals now lol
I felt so bad for him
THAT MAN LYIN HE WAS IN ON THIS. HOW IS THAT OTHERS HAVE THE LOCK BOX CODE?? AND WHY WOULD U DO THAT AT A TIME LIKE THIS??? U HAVE TO GIVE THEM THE CODE!!! SO HOW DID SCAMMERS GIVE THE CODE?
I JUST SAID THE SAME THING!!!!!!
YOU RIGHT!!
At least somebody knows what's going on. That realtor is setting up the plays. He's the scammer.
The code stays the same dude. If I'm a scammer. I could go see the property or send someone to view the property. They get the code and now I have the code. It stays the same until it is changed.
😂😂🥺
I’m so over people”🤦🏽♀️
I feel bad for bro. This is why it's good to be book smart and street smart. Damn fam
Had a realtor cold call me about my house in a moderately good area of ATL. It's tax value is about 250k. I pretty much told him flat out that I wouldn't consider anything lower than 500k. I have no intention of selling.
He said not a problem, with zero hesitation, and asked when I'd be willing to see the paperwork. I laughed and hung up, but was gobsmacked.
Seems like it's time for that individual to sue the company that's managing those scam boxes.
Same scam almost got me. Found ad online, was instructed to view the home alone with one of those lockbox with the key inside, then the red flag was never meeting. I thought it was strange to allow a stranger to live in your house without meeting them. I held on to my money and Google the house and found the real realtors and called them. Then they tried renting it to me 😆
They tell you they're outta state right now but are willing to do everything via text and emails, first thing you should do is either ask for FaceTime/ Skype or ask to speak on the phone, it's rarely an English speaking person.
How did the scammers know the lock box code??? And, if the random people, who are touring the home, are given lock box codes, then the code should be changed after each tour. However, if it was my property, I would make sure I showed the property myself.
Always check the tax assessor's office to see who owns the property or call a reputable broker or real estate agent, they will tell you who owns the property.
This is so sad,this young man working hard to do things right,so sorry to hear this.just evil how people take advantage of others.pray things work for him.God bless
Some management companies do the same in Palm Beach County. They take one property, charge $ 65 for a fake background check on over 80 people, for said property. Some did not submit SS#, but was told they were denied. They then tell the owners of properties that the applicants had unsavory renting history. New scams everyday.
Report them online and to local police
@@NicholasLittlejohnonline where? What will that do exactly? Like police care. Report to Real Estate board.
Feel bad for the young man glad the owner was a nice guy about it
I was looking for a 1/1 near the coast and found a great apartment right off the water. 1200 a month first and last got you moved in. They said wire the money and they'd meet me with a key. When I said I wasn't going to give them any money until I saw the place they said they were too busy to waist time if I wasn't serious. I was like " well this is a scam for sure" so I went to the address and it was a little one story shack that did paddleboard rentals not a 30 story apartment building... idk who this could work on ? I guess maybe people moving from another country or so far away that they just go with it?
Dude lived in another city that’s who they’re going to target Decatur=/= Atlanta
That's so true .....I squatted in a 3 million dollar home for 4 years I just had the lights turned on ran an electric skillet cooked and heated the water so no hot water bottle was needed and we did a lot of grilling and bar b queuing and all for free I'm telling you my Friend Squatting is the way to go ......livefree
Right now some people went on vacation I guess I've been here now for three days eating all the groceries n wen they pull up I'll jus run out da back.
@@OLDHEADfromdaSOUF fire plan. You could pull and scrap the copper...
@@OLDHEADfromdaSOUF me and my buddy used to run squats. I'm too pus to hook up the electric but I'd turn the water on
The self touring locks don’t seem like a good idea.
The guy should put a go fund me. And maybe some people can donate to help him replace the money. Praying for the family 🙏
The biggest scam out there. Someone trying to sell you property but cannot meet up with you. SMH
They won't have any good blessings behind that.
Yeah, I was warned about this before moving to Atlanta. I came across this issue plenty of times especially on Facebook marketplace. One thing you need to report on is these apartment complexes who are charging an arm and a leg just to do an application to rent. Only to drag you along for weeks with no answer and refusing to give a refund.
Damn
That's where I almost got scammed too
LADIES AS HOMEOWNERS TRYING TO SELL......HOW DO WE GET THOSE FAKE LISTINGS REMOVED??
It’s big in Orlando one of my roommates was done the same way with $2000. And never even got to move in smh!
application fees are the worst legal scam. i saw a house standing empty for 6 months while the owner collected application fees of $25 from hundreds of people.
That's so bad. I hope you can get replace into another qualify home with your family. Stay safely.
I was scammed recently by someone with India accent Calling saying they were from apple hacked my entire phone and got my money from my account had to close accounts and all type of stuff this world is messed up‼️
That's too bad. Also, if you shop at Amazon, you receive a call that says "Amazon Customer Service", and someone says: "there's someone in 'Ohio' or wherever that's trying to use your card, they need you to download an app so they can stop that person from using your card", don't do it; it's a scam. Once you'd downloaded the app, they would be able to use your card. The REAL Amazon Customer Service would never call you and ask you to download an app on your phone.
@@loriepaul4174 😩smh thx for the heads up
@@misskey7380, you're very welcome 😀.
I'm letting my friends & family know about this scams. Spread the word.
Lol. Good luck with that.....lmao
People please be careful.
this poor guy, I feel for him especially that he has a new born, they should set up and go fund me campaign for him
Poor guy! Hope the thieves are caught and lock up!
Yup happened to me and I went to see the place and came very close to getting suckered by that sucker. Thank God my son was with me and realized he was a scammer. Then the man had a nerve to curse me out cause I questioned him. Crazy crazy people.
They tried to get me out here in Seattle when I first moved here but I was on it. They were able to let me in house and everything. But I called number on sign and I found out it was a scam.
Those sites should start with an warning because I came across one. Scammers are so annoying
You could likely civilly sue them
From California Your work in fighting scams is invaluable. I was scammed twice last year, totaling losses over $120,000. It was a lengthy process involving federal intervention to get her money back. We need more people like *Prophecytrace* taking a stand against these criminals. Much love and support from California.
People are wicked fml 🤦🏻♂️
Atlanta has always been a City of confidence games but nothing like many other stuff player cities.
I’m from Columbia South Carolina Went to Atlanta Georgia trying to rent property same thing happened to him almost happened to me but I kept wanting a copy of a contract After my tour of the house three minutes after the conversation I got the scammer to expose his hand
If its too good to be true then it is... Feel sorry for fam but you gotta do your research and dont get too excited about a situation that u ignore the red flags!!
This almost happened to me in 2016 in Dallas, this is an old scam.
So so messed up! Damn
Isn't it common sense to verify WHO your paying money to? Can look online to verify owner/management company.
Somebody tried to do that to me ! She was a Nurse moving to Texas for a better job opportunity! The house was gorgeous! That’s what the RedFlag for me to wire them the money!
Wow, hope he gets help from someone. I hope those thieves get their just due. We can’t keep up with all these evil people in this world.
One thousand a month… I’m sad he didn’t know better.
Whats sad is they are no places that are that affordable
He needs a go fund me. Poor GOOD man.
That’s Atlanta for you
There are so many evil people out there who are finding clever ways to steal from you.
i got did tat way in 2012 by some fake rental scam people. they need to be charged for scamming good working folks just trying to find a home.
1000 a month and 1700 down payment hell nah that’s a scam fa sho
When I moved to Georgia and made sure that I rented from a corporation
This is why I stopped looking for apartments last year in Atlanta
Wishing all Blessings to him for this hateful situation happening to his family
His story saved me from a recent scam
Dude if you have not moved out already DONT!!!
? Why? Because someone get screwed, you pass the screwing along?
Nah that would be squatting and taking advantage.
He's not a tenant/renter so he can't do that
Which the owner didn't say ANYTHING !!!about giving him his money back, or helping him find a new place.
@@coffeechocolate7749 why would the owner of the property do that? He didnt con the guy. He doesn't owe him anything. The renter admitted there were warning signs, but he was too happy with a good deal, he let himself get had. Why would the owner pay a dime?
His demeanor does not warrant those face tattoos, seems like a good dude.
Shows your ignorance thinking tattoos makes ppl bad ppl.
I hate to see hard working Americans suffer.
I love it! 💖
This is scary because I'm ISO a home now and I've found a realtor who has a ton of homes with this system of "show yourself" open house.
Let me know how it works for you I’m looking as well
Happened to me in 1981. Scam artist was Larry Gennata. Cops would do nothing in Sacramento County.
THIS IS NOT RACIST IT'S GREAT BUSINESS PRACTICE.
Realtor is the scammer 🤯
Don't fall for the too good to be true!
DANG get your money back 🔙
Wow that's terrible that happened to him and his new baby. Sending prayers.
This been going on forever like 8 9 years back
NO ONE should enter a new property without being personally handed the key. This realtor should be held accountable for his shady tactics!
What tactics?
I really hope GOD 🙏 bless him and his family with a new place to live. Atlanta is so expensive and living off Wesley Chapel and Snapfinger ain't no different. I found a house for rent a while back for$600 a month and thought it was a deal of a lifetime, until I called and he said he was in California so I went to go look at the house on the address and it was in Stockbridge and it was in foreclosure. So when I called the people back, couldn't even get them on the phone the next day 🤨. If it's too good to be true, it is 😞
Wow I’m trying to currently move there me and my daughter and this really blows my mind 😫. Guess I gotta do my research
@@beauty4ashes571 please do!, Atlanta is full of endless opportunities for you and your family. I really you get to move here. Everybody who lives in the A is 🚫 from the A. It's full of predators and vultures too. But overall it's an amazing city 🌆 to live and play too. That's just depends on you 🤷. Where are you coming from??? I really hope you and your family make it and remember just keep GOD 1st and your good 👌😉
Why do people continue to look at homes on Craigslist.
Poor guy. Lesson learned. One trick to do is put a large pic inside on the front door glass of all the info for the property so they know exactly what’s going on.
Alarm systems and cameras
You do have to be careful but I feel bad for him, he’s a good guy just trying to find housing for his family.
Do your homework BEFORE Renting a home folks.
My boy really gave someone $2000 over the phone 📱📞☎️ and thought he was renting a house like bruh did you even get a lease lol 😂
🤣😂🤣we shouldn’t be laughing but that’s why it’s important to be street smart and book smart
This almost happened to me but I found the real landlord of the apartment I stay in and told her what happened. It was people she had working for her doing a scam she fired them
They hacked my Zillow account and put another house over my house that we had for sale. And use a lower price. I had folks coming up to my house for rental. It was an African accent man on the phone when I finally call him.
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These scammers getting crafty
Damn. I have a 2 bedroom in the hood for $1600. Freakin NJ.🤦🏿♂️
Wow thats so sad and evil to do someone like this. He is trying to take care of his family and this happens.
Fred Sanford...Yoooou Big Dummy!
God bless him and his move
I really hate to see this happening to good honest people.
Someone just did this to me last week 🙁😢