Craigslist Rental Scams in Bend, Oregon? - Bend Relocation Services
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by Melissa | Blogs | 1 commentIt’s no secret that Bend, Oregon is on the map as one of the best cities in the US to live. People are moving from all over the country to call Bend their home but beware, the scammers on Craigslist are one step ahead! There are now more Craigslist rental scams in Bend than ever before.I am getting more and more emails from people looking to relocate to Bend, Oregon with a nightmare story of how they were scammed by someone advertising a rental on Craigslist. The frenetic rental market in Bend has resulted in such desperation that people are jumping at any opportunity to secure a rental from afar. Of course, not all Craigslist ads are scams but without a keen eye, knowledge of the city and the rental market, it’s hard to tell what’s real and what’s a scam. Here are some tips to know what’s legitimate and some tell-tale signs to pick out Craigslist rental scams.Look for a phone number listed as a contact rather than just an email. Scammers don’t want to tal...