Mesa and Phoenix, Arizona Tenants - Be Very Careful!

7. August 2008 by Teri Ellis.

Just last evening, I heard of another scam artist taking money from a “renter.”  Problem is, the home didn’t belong to the scammer, and they advertised the property on Craig’s List. Somehow they - the scammer - got a key to the house which was vacant, and rented it to an unsuspecting tenant who paid a $1,500 security/rental deposit. Unbeknownst to them, the real owner shows up surprised that someone is moving in.

In Maricopa County, you can check on the Maricopa County Recorder’s website to find the REAL owner. So many people out there waiting to grab unearned income by scamming.

Be careful, and check to make sure that the home you are renting is (1) owned by the real owner, and (2) check to see if there are any foreclosures pending on a potential rental. There are many people collecting rent for a home they are not making payments to their lender, and thus, it goes into foreclosure. Be very wary!!!

Thinking about relocating to Mesa, Arizona or the Phoenix Valley? Call me at: 480.216-3334 for information on purchasing or selling a home in Mesa, Arizona or surrounding towns. OR email me: Teri@TeriEllis.com. OR visit one of my websites: HomesAzRE.com, MoveToMesaAz.com or MoveToSunnyAz.com.

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