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I don't think hotpads.com is the actual scammer, but it's where the scam occured and may still be occureing. My daughter found a rental home at hotpads.com. "Rebecca Wilson" wrote to my daughter that she transferred to London for 3 years and as soon as she received a $1000 deposit by Western Union (I know), the house keys would be sent via overnight mail. I sent 1/3 of the deposit, my daughter's share. I noticed Rebecca's venacular was not quite right... Then after I asked why we couldn't use the safe, secure paypal and all around easier for all parties, and was flatly told "no, " I became more suspicious and asked for the $334 back. Of course, we haven't heard from them.

My daughter found another apartment at hotpads.com and when she wrote the lessor, she got the same message: person was in London on 3 year transfer, etc.

Wanted to warn people of this scam, but it's surprisingly difficult to find any resources or contact information to do so.

Company: HotPads.com
Country: USA
State: California
City: San Francisco
ZIP: 94103
Address: 475 Valencia Street, Floor 2
Phone: 5632897368
Site: hotpads.com

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