We can speak by phone if it will help you.

The scammer either:Claims they work for us and our systems are down forcing them to use their cell phone or claims they are the property owner and have terminated us because we couldn't find a tenant for them.They ask for either half a month or a full month of rent upfront, via Venmo, to schedule a MoveIn, but don't really ask for any documentation.These prospects aren't even in our software systems yet and all the correspondence is via text.

@Jack B.They won't give you quotes over the phone bc that might not be the issue.

Anyone wanting to speak to me personally I’m an open book feel free to reach out to me personally at 1-503-740-6029 thats my personal cell phone. 

HMM never heard of that regarding criminals  https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/32/20...Using CA as an example:- not allowed to place a blanket ban based on criminal record- are not allowed to access certain forms of criminal records (arrests, post-trial diversions, sealed expunged records)- you are technically allowed to access conviction data and use it, but your interpretation of that data must comport perfectly with how CA wants you to interpret it (must have direct bearing, must have been recent enough etc)- even if you follow all of this perfectly, accessing the criminal records must not "have a discriminatory effect" so if certain special people are impacted you are still looking at liability.As a result of this legal minefield many just decide to forget looking at criminal or to find some other criteria.

The rep on the phone says their landlord policy doesn't require a landlord to screen tenants.

If you would like, we can talk about it more over the phone, shoot me a message if you are interested!

I believe his wife runs the phones and does the paperwork.   

I rarely used postcards, just finding their phone number and keep calling.

That someone you hire is your biggest risk and it is essential you find someone reliable.Research as many people in your local market that do the work you need and talk to them on the phone.