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Updated about 4 years ago,
Take action? Fraudulent CL post using my property
Hi all -- I recently rented a property I own, and a tenant I denied (including denial letter) asked me if they could still see the property. I was a bit puzzled, and it turns out that someone took my post and re-posted (at a cheaper rate) on Craigslist. They have my property address listed, took every picture and description I had up, and created their own post.
My guess is they're trying to scam people by having them provide a "hold" for the property without seeing it, but I'm honestly not sure. I tried flagging on Craigslist but that didn't do anything. What I'm worried about is two-fold -- someone coming after me for a scam they're running using my property address (likely), or physically going to my property that is tenant occupied (perhaps less likely).
Part of me wants to take it to the police, but I don't think much can happen with them. Any ideas?