How to Not Get Scammed on Craigslist l Storytime on How I Narrowly Avoided an Apartment Fraud

Literally Rule #1 about anything on Craigslist is if it’s too good to be true, it probably is. Here’s a storytime about how I moved forward with a leasing an apartment in spite of this gut feeling, and almost got scammed out of nearly $2,000 on Craigslist.
✰ LINKS ✰
How to Avoid Fraud on Craigslist: fraudguides.com/internet/craigslist/
How to File a Fraud Alert: www.consumer.f...
6 Ways to Apartment Hunt on Craigslist Without Getting Scammed: www.wisebread....
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[@natalief316]

I've literally been binge watching ALL your story time vids for the past 2 days and I CANNOT believe i'm just discovering you now. I also cannot believe your not at like a million subs...? I legit don't get it. Like you tell them so well and the quality of your videos are elite! Please keep doing your thing and I'lll keep watching aha!

[@JacyErin]

Thanks so much Natalie!! Definitely working towards it, so I appreciate kind comments like yours ❤

[@natalief316]

@@JacyErin aw of course! Keep it up girly!

[@mars7612]

The adjective for integrity is integrous!! It was driving me crazy too 😂

[@JacyErin]

Hahaha omg yes!!! Thank you, what a weird word lol

[@Mm.kay.]

Definitely sounded way too good to be true 😭. You’ve got such a beautifully unique look btw

[@elizabethmercado6766]

Great job Jacy!! Good detective work. thanks for sharing.

[@gonurseyourself__]

I’ve been binge watching your videos and they’re so entertaining & calming !! Love your energy 💜☺️

[@JessicahBMilien]

Hotpads app is great for finding apartments. I always recommend this when someone is looking for an apartment

[@torrace12]

Good storytelling, it cheered me up

[@welcometoeden24]

Thank you I just found a apt the same way today on Craigslist. Same email almost to the T. This video helped me so much I thank you!!!

[@JacyErin]

Yikes!!!! Stay safe out there ❤️❤️

[@mellowyellow403]

"We can interview you on the move in date" is like I'll meet you on our wedding date....maybe that's a bad example because some people do actually meet on their wedding day #marriedatfirstsight

[@JacyErin]

Riiight? It's like it can work out if you take the chance, but it's too sketchy for me 😅

[@pynkbymbo]

Someone tried to scam me on craigslist for an apartment too. When I asked to view the place the man said he was on a mission in Africa and that I could go to the place and look through the windows lmao

[@Di_777]

Wtf 🤣

[@QueenM3.]

Girl why I almost got scammed today on CL. He wanted to text all day asking questions until I saw the place and knew it was too good to be true and stopped texting back. He said he couldn't show it to me because he was on a mission trip. 🤣 he started blowing my phone up texting me asking if I'm still interested in the place. No sir, it's a scam.

[@TahTwinkletoes]

Yes! Same EXACT thing happened to me in 2010 😂 I was like who is falling for this?

[@geeese]

You're so cute! Love your personality. Ive been binge watching your videos today! New subbie!

[@JacyErin]

Thanks so much! Just having fun right now, so I appreciate the support 🤗

[@andrewlapp3188]

I was very hard trying to make that word document it was mY first time with Word Microsoft, can sen new application soon! How soon can you pay? Best Regards, Michael & Tabitha

[@JacyErin]

Can I mail you a check??

[@andrewlapp3188]

@@JacyErin Does your bank affiliate with Zelle? Best Regards, Tichael & Mabitha

[@turtleislandlac1490]

It's pretty obvious that english was not their first language and they used some kind of translator app based on their grammar and sentence structure.