Scam Type
Rental Scam
Business Name Used
Mark Winslade
Date Reported
Oct 20, 2022
Victim Postal Code
92121
Total Dollars Lost
0
Scam Description
There are multiple properties listed as rentals on Facebook. I sent message through Facebook messenger to inquire about their availability. For this one I got a phone number for “owner”. When I asked to see the property he asked that I fill an application to get the showing. The application fee of $75 fully refundable if not approved. Once paid through PayPal he kept asking me to make the security deposit. I asked to see the property but he kept asking to be trusted and that once I gave the deposit we could get the keys and the lease. Realing it was a scam I filed a dispute with PayPal as he misrepresented himself and the service had not been rendered.