Here’s a story and a warning from a fellow Fraser Valley member.
One of her listings in Surrey Fleetwood was being advertised on Craigslist and Kijiji as a rental property. The ad said the keys to the property would be handed over as soon as funds were transferred. The member and their client did not know the individual who posted the ad and found people appearing at the property looking through the windows and calling about renting the property. Another Realtor notified the member about the ads and the property owner contacted the Surrey RCMP.
Does this sound familiar?
While it’s impossible to scan Craigslist or any of the other marketing sites for your listings on a day-to-day basis, it’s important to be vigilant and exercise your best judgment at all times. Trust your instincts; if something seems suspicious, it probably is.
If you notice something suspicious happening to a listing, please call the Surrey RCMP (604-599-0502) or the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (the Fraud division of the RCMP) at 1-888-495-8501 and/or the associated Realtor.