Scam Prevention Guide - $3580.0 Lost

A reddit report about a impersonation scam that cost someone $3580.0. Learn how to avoid falling victim.

I was contacted Akbar on Zillow, and there was an issue because I don’t have a job right now. I told him I could definitely afford it, so he asked for three months rent upfront on top of the security deposit and last month’s rent. I said OK. He sent me a lease agreement through dropbox sign. I told him I needed to move in earlier than the 20th because the house I am currently in is being sold, and there wasn’t enough time. I also had a couple of other questions about considering my part-time daughter in occupant. There was no response, but I signed it before the day was out because it was dated. The next day texted Akbar through Zillow again and he was non-responsive. This morning, I see that the lease was also signed on the other end by a. I did notice that it had just undergone renovations and had maybe one tenant there This cost me $3580..

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