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Warning: Rental Scams

antiscammerantiscammer North RydePosts: 2Member
edited November 2016 in General
Hi all,

I've tried contacting some people here who posted ads about accommodations. There seems to be some signs of scam with the way some people talked to me thru email. So I thought I should post some warning here. By the way, I am not saying that all of the ads here are scams.

Some signs that the person you are contacting is a scammer:
1. Weird name in their email account.
2. The rent price is too cheap.
3. The owner is abroad and you can't view the property personally.
4. The owner is asking you to send him/her money in advance.
5. I googled the name of the owner, email, etc. They have no social media accounts. Also, someone post so many accommodation ads of DIFFERENT PROPERTIES in other informal website.
6. The content of the email and application form is VERY SIMILAR to other email from another suspected scammer.

DO's & DONT's
1. Do some background check on the owner.
2. Don't give too much personal information, most especially IDs and passports. They can use your identity to do their scamming activities.

More tips can be found in this website:
http://www.realestate.com.au/advice/how-to-protect-yourself-from-rental-scams/

I hope the scamming activities would stop in pinoyau.

Comments

  • champ17champ17 Adelaide
    Posts: 5Member
    Joined: Oct 24, 2016
    edited November 2016
    that is just utterly distasteful when a pinoy tries to scam a fellow pinoy overseas!!
  • antiscammerantiscammer North Ryde
    Posts: 2Member
    Joined: Nov 06, 2016
    @champ17 Honestly. I'm not really sure if all of them are Filipinos. I googled 1 email address they used to contact me and I saw accommodation ads of different properties in Chinese websites.
  • therealaidstherealaids Singapore
    Posts: 118Member
    Joined: Jan 17, 2011
    Send a pm to admin.
  • AdminAdmin Singapore
    Posts: 1,770Administrator
    Joined: Dec 29, 2010
    Hi @antiscammer thanks for sharing your experience. I believe this is happening too kahit sa mga popular rental site like domain.com.au or flatmates, probably the best way to keep our forum safe from scammers is by reporting scammers directly to me or flagging the post. I will deal with them. If you have any transaction with them, I advise Do it via private message here in the forum. Bec everything is kept tracked. So incase investigation is needed you can have proof and we can ban the scammer right away.

    2010-06 : Lurker at philippines.com.au (previously the #1 Pinoy Australian Forum)
    2010-06 : Started researching on Visa 175 - Target 120pts
    2011-08 : Started prev employer document gathering for ACS skill assessment (0/4)
    2010-12 : Philippines.com.au went offline and created www.pinoyau.info
    2011-03 : 1st child born - AU dream halted
    2014-03 : ACS document - 1/5 emp ref completed
    2015-01: Promoted at work - AU dream halted
    2015-11: ACS document - 1/6 emp ref completed
    2016-09: 2nd child born - AU dream halted
    2018-09: ACS document - 6/8 emp ref completed
    2018-09: Revised all employment references and affidavit from scratch
    2019-03: Completed Revised 8/8 emp ref
    2019-03: PTE Exam - L59,R75,S62,W64 (no preparation)
    2019-07: Favorable Skills Assessment result for Software Eng
    2019-11: PTE Exam - L70,R68,S79,W68 (competent only)
    2020-02: PTE Exam - L79,R79,S86,W76 (grr lack 3pts on Writing)
    2020-03: PTE Exam - L85,R75,S87,W86 (Mar 4 - grr nag increase L, S and W but bumaba 4pts si R!!!!!)
    2020-03 PTE Exam - L81 R79 S90 W81 (Mar 9 - Salamat Lord!!!!)

  • therealaidstherealaids Singapore
    Posts: 118Member
    Joined: Jan 17, 2011
    @Admin please post an announcement regarding this issue para maeducate ang iba.
  • AdminAdmin Singapore
    Posts: 1,770Administrator
    Joined: Dec 29, 2010
    salamat @therealaids will definitely do that.

    2010-06 : Lurker at philippines.com.au (previously the #1 Pinoy Australian Forum)
    2010-06 : Started researching on Visa 175 - Target 120pts
    2011-08 : Started prev employer document gathering for ACS skill assessment (0/4)
    2010-12 : Philippines.com.au went offline and created www.pinoyau.info
    2011-03 : 1st child born - AU dream halted
    2014-03 : ACS document - 1/5 emp ref completed
    2015-01: Promoted at work - AU dream halted
    2015-11: ACS document - 1/6 emp ref completed
    2016-09: 2nd child born - AU dream halted
    2018-09: ACS document - 6/8 emp ref completed
    2018-09: Revised all employment references and affidavit from scratch
    2019-03: Completed Revised 8/8 emp ref
    2019-03: PTE Exam - L59,R75,S62,W64 (no preparation)
    2019-07: Favorable Skills Assessment result for Software Eng
    2019-11: PTE Exam - L70,R68,S79,W68 (competent only)
    2020-02: PTE Exam - L79,R79,S86,W76 (grr lack 3pts on Writing)
    2020-03: PTE Exam - L85,R75,S87,W86 (Mar 4 - grr nag increase L, S and W but bumaba 4pts si R!!!!!)
    2020-03 PTE Exam - L81 R79 S90 W81 (Mar 9 - Salamat Lord!!!!)

  • AdminAdmin Singapore
    Posts: 1,770Administrator
    Joined: Dec 29, 2010
    btw just a note I have posted a warning about rental scam last March. Please exercise extra care when dealing with rental

    http://pinoyau.info/discussion/6267/becareful-when-looking-for-accomodation

    2010-06 : Lurker at philippines.com.au (previously the #1 Pinoy Australian Forum)
    2010-06 : Started researching on Visa 175 - Target 120pts
    2011-08 : Started prev employer document gathering for ACS skill assessment (0/4)
    2010-12 : Philippines.com.au went offline and created www.pinoyau.info
    2011-03 : 1st child born - AU dream halted
    2014-03 : ACS document - 1/5 emp ref completed
    2015-01: Promoted at work - AU dream halted
    2015-11: ACS document - 1/6 emp ref completed
    2016-09: 2nd child born - AU dream halted
    2018-09: ACS document - 6/8 emp ref completed
    2018-09: Revised all employment references and affidavit from scratch
    2019-03: Completed Revised 8/8 emp ref
    2019-03: PTE Exam - L59,R75,S62,W64 (no preparation)
    2019-07: Favorable Skills Assessment result for Software Eng
    2019-11: PTE Exam - L70,R68,S79,W68 (competent only)
    2020-02: PTE Exam - L79,R79,S86,W76 (grr lack 3pts on Writing)
    2020-03: PTE Exam - L85,R75,S87,W86 (Mar 4 - grr nag increase L, S and W but bumaba 4pts si R!!!!!)
    2020-03 PTE Exam - L81 R79 S90 W81 (Mar 9 - Salamat Lord!!!!)

  • kittykatekittykate Sydney
    Posts: 50Member
    Joined: Feb 08, 2016
    naku may nangyayari pala po na ganyan dito sa pinoyau? nagpost pa naman ako na naghahanap ng magrerent sa room dito sa bahay. pati matino maaapektuhan hay. sana matigil na yung ganyan. Be vigilant nalang mga kabayan.
  • AdminAdmin Singapore
    Posts: 1,770Administrator
    Joined: Dec 29, 2010
    @kittykate unfortunately yes kahit pa facebook na rooms or saan man. Kahit kilalang housing site maraming manloloko. Please extra careful kahit san site may mga scammers. But in pinoyau mas mabilis ang action sa mga scammers :)

    2010-06 : Lurker at philippines.com.au (previously the #1 Pinoy Australian Forum)
    2010-06 : Started researching on Visa 175 - Target 120pts
    2011-08 : Started prev employer document gathering for ACS skill assessment (0/4)
    2010-12 : Philippines.com.au went offline and created www.pinoyau.info
    2011-03 : 1st child born - AU dream halted
    2014-03 : ACS document - 1/5 emp ref completed
    2015-01: Promoted at work - AU dream halted
    2015-11: ACS document - 1/6 emp ref completed
    2016-09: 2nd child born - AU dream halted
    2018-09: ACS document - 6/8 emp ref completed
    2018-09: Revised all employment references and affidavit from scratch
    2019-03: Completed Revised 8/8 emp ref
    2019-03: PTE Exam - L59,R75,S62,W64 (no preparation)
    2019-07: Favorable Skills Assessment result for Software Eng
    2019-11: PTE Exam - L70,R68,S79,W68 (competent only)
    2020-02: PTE Exam - L79,R79,S86,W76 (grr lack 3pts on Writing)
    2020-03: PTE Exam - L85,R75,S87,W86 (Mar 4 - grr nag increase L, S and W but bumaba 4pts si R!!!!!)
    2020-03 PTE Exam - L81 R79 S90 W81 (Mar 9 - Salamat Lord!!!!)

  • bait0211bait0211 Melbourne
    Posts: 550Member
    Joined: Apr 16, 2013
    @Admin: I've read this scam about rental. I just want to share din about a scam regarding job offering. Maybe we could warn others as well. I received an email in my email address which I'm using for applying for work. He is offering a great deal and using a travel agency from Philippines. I tried to search the company and they are legit and they are advising there na mag-open daw sila ng branch dito sa Australia, they are just polishing the papers as well as the email address is the same from that company however when they have requested for personal information na without even interview and so on. I started to doubt na. I tried to forward the email to the company's email address that I've found in the net however wayang reply. SO the company itself maybe a bogus even though you can find their website online. They have even send me their business permit and address in Manila. Well to make the short story short hindi na ako nag reply sa email and no personal details has been provided. Buti na lang hindi ako kumagat agad. So be cautious land din tayo mga kapatid. God bless!

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    09.30.2014 - sent CDR to EA through Singpost
    10.03.2014 - EA received the documents
    12.29.2014 - IDP Singapore IELTS (R- 6.5; W-6.5; L- 8.5; S - 6.5)
    2.12.2015 - received mail from EA dated 2.5.2015 (positive outcome)
    2.13.2015 - submitted EOI (Visa 190 NSW)
    6.3.2015 - PTE Academic exam (failed)
    7.6.2015 - revised EOI (Visa 190 SA)
    7.14.2015 - PTE Academic (passed - thank u LORD!)
    7.17.2015 - PTE (L 83, R 71, S 65, W 79) - submitted new EOI for Visa 189 (65 points)
    8.3.2015 - Received invite to lodge Skilled - Independent (Subclass 189) (Permanent) visa application
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  • marybwillisonmarybwillison Delhi
    Posts: 8Member
    Joined: Nov 14, 2016
    oh.. thanks for sharing the information... i will remember that..
  • AdminAdmin Singapore
    Posts: 1,770Administrator
    Joined: Dec 29, 2010
    @bait0211 Thanks the info. I will post that as well. Tough days lately. Quite a lot of scammers around, even on other social media. take extra precaution when dealing with Buy and Sell, Rental, or job Offers.

    2010-06 : Lurker at philippines.com.au (previously the #1 Pinoy Australian Forum)
    2010-06 : Started researching on Visa 175 - Target 120pts
    2011-08 : Started prev employer document gathering for ACS skill assessment (0/4)
    2010-12 : Philippines.com.au went offline and created www.pinoyau.info
    2011-03 : 1st child born - AU dream halted
    2014-03 : ACS document - 1/5 emp ref completed
    2015-01: Promoted at work - AU dream halted
    2015-11: ACS document - 1/6 emp ref completed
    2016-09: 2nd child born - AU dream halted
    2018-09: ACS document - 6/8 emp ref completed
    2018-09: Revised all employment references and affidavit from scratch
    2019-03: Completed Revised 8/8 emp ref
    2019-03: PTE Exam - L59,R75,S62,W64 (no preparation)
    2019-07: Favorable Skills Assessment result for Software Eng
    2019-11: PTE Exam - L70,R68,S79,W68 (competent only)
    2020-02: PTE Exam - L79,R79,S86,W76 (grr lack 3pts on Writing)
    2020-03: PTE Exam - L85,R75,S87,W86 (Mar 4 - grr nag increase L, S and W but bumaba 4pts si R!!!!!)
    2020-03 PTE Exam - L81 R79 S90 W81 (Mar 9 - Salamat Lord!!!!)

  • inhinyero_sginhinyero_sg Takatsu Ward
    Posts: 85Member
    Joined: Nov 08, 2015
    question lang po guys. Pag nakahanap ka na ng palce to stay, do you have to pay immediately for deposit even if you're still outside Australia? What's the common practice po if you are hunting for temporary accommodation when you're still outside Au? TIA :)
  • kaussielkaussiel Dubai
    Posts: 14Member
    Joined: Nov 04, 2014
    inhinyero_sg said:

    question lang po guys. Pag nakahanap ka na ng palce to stay, do you have to pay immediately for deposit even if you're still outside Australia? What's the common practice po if you are hunting for temporary accommodation when you're still outside Au? TIA :)

    Same question here as well, please advice sa mga may experience na po dyan sa Australia. Salamat kabayans!

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    March 23, 2016: PTE-A results (L70, R77,S73,W76)
    March 25, 2016: Lodged EOI/189(60), 489(70)

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