Don't Be Afraid Of Scams

Many people trying to locate new housing opportunities online are finding themselves in a maze of ads that seem too good to be true. As the economy slowly begins to recover, more people are hoping to find their own place again. As these people begin searching for possible lease to own situations, they are stumbling on rent to own scam reports by the dozens.

Many of these reports tell the same story, usually a would-be buyer attempting to find a home on a free-to-use website that is available to everyone. The would-be buyer finds the perfect rental property, complete with every amenity that could be hoped for, at a price that is so low as to be unbelievable. Anxiously, the buyer inquires as to how they could go about getting the keys to the property.

The answer usually comes in the form of a poorly constructed story. The would-be buyer is informed, in somewhat less than perfect English, that the owner can't come to meet and interview them in person for some reason. The supposed owner then goes on to tell the would-be buyer that the information needed to check the buyer's credit will suffice instead of meeting face to face, given the circumstances. These reports all end the same way: the would-be buyer's identity is stolen.

Many people are allowing these reports to frighten them away from even trying to locate a new home through the online market. Rent to own scam reports often center around free sites that anyone can use. These situations can be avoided by using rent to own and lease to own sites that are members only. Sites of this nature can control what is posted, and block access to violators. This creates an environment in which it's safe to shop for new homes, even rent to own homes. Use a safe, members only alternative to those free sites, and enjoy a safer buying experience for short sale and foreclosure homes today.