Dec 13th 2012 1:00PM
The housing market has been slowly recovering for most of the year, but the fact remains that millions of Americans are still underwater when it comes to what they owe on their mortgage versus the value of their home. As such, many may be looking for some relief, and scammers are now preying on that need. In recent weeks,... Continue Reading »
Jul 3rd 2012 12:50PM
Is being a thief better than being a squatter? A homeless man allegedly stole $1,375 in cash by renting out a vacant home in Ormond Beach, Fla., so that he could afford a place to live, MyFoxOrlando.com reported. Eric Sisson, 27, (pictured at left) listed the foreclosed home on Craigslist, claiming that he recently... Continue Reading »
Jun 28th 2012 1:00PM
By Christopher Maag During the height of the mortgage boom, it seemed all you needed to get a mortgage was a pulse. Now that banks have tightened their lending rules considerably, many people find it impossible to get a traditional mortgage. One of those people is Amber, a Credit.com reader who wrote us recently. Her... Continue Reading »
May 27th 2010 3:30PM
Sure, we've already discussed how to avoid a Craiglist rental scam. But there are even less obvious ones to be concerned about. You know the ones -- they don't immediately send chills, but seem like a very tempting, rare opportunities. These are the "lure listings." They will bite you if you aren't careful! Here are five... Continue Reading »
Sep 21st 2009 12:00PM
We love Craigslist. It works because most people are trustworthy most of the time. Need to sell something? Find something? Move somewhere? Craigslist is there for you. However, there is a dark side of Craigslist, too, thanks to a few bad apples. Here's how to identify a Craigslist rental scam and tips to avoid potential... Continue Reading »
