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		<title>Students: Beware of classifieds rental scams</title>
		<link>http://blogs.inetgiant.com/2009/09/03/students-beware-of-classifieds-rental-scams/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2009 15:56:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Vlad Yushvah</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Classifieds Safety]]></category>
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iNetGiant online classifieds community would like to warn post-secondary students about rental scams while looking for a place to live for the new school semester.
The scam typically involves online classifieds sites like iNetGiant where numerous listings show fully furnished condos and apartments in prime central locations with incredible prices.
After sending an e-mail to express interest in the rental, [...]]]></description>
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<p>iNetGiant online classifieds community would like to warn post-secondary students about rental scams while looking for a place to live for the new school semester.</p>
<p>The scam typically involves online classifieds sites like iNetGiant where numerous listings show fully furnished condos and apartments in prime central locations with incredible prices.</p>
<p>After sending an e-mail to express interest in the rental, consumers receive a strange reply that says the landlord is in Africa doing missionary work but the prospective renters could courier the keys if sent a security deposit.</p>
<p>This is a perfect time for this type of scam to flourish.  We all know that students are all busy trying to secure affordable housing and this scarcity carves out an opportunity for scammers. These online ads will often even have bogus pictures of the suite, which make it look legitimate. However, if a landlord says to wire or courier money offshore then the alarm bells should be going off.</p>
<p>iNetGiant online classifieds community offers the following advice to would-be renters:</p>
<p>• Meet the person and visit the property first. Do not send money to a person you have never met to reserve a place you have never seen. Go to the rental suite and visit it in-person.</p>
<p>• Use listings that provide real landlord contact information. There are websites like viewit.ca or gottarent.com that record a landlord&#8217;s address and bank information. This can provide more assurances of avoiding this scam.</p>
<p>• If it is a scam, report it to us and contact police or Phonebusters.com (RCMP phone line) so they can keep track of cases.</p></div>
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		<title>InetGiant: Tips for Effective Apartment Rental Classifieds</title>
		<link>http://blogs.inetgiant.com/2009/06/25/inetgiant-tips-for-effective-apartment-rental-classifieds/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2009 23:46:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Vlad Yushvah</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[When you post your ad trying to find a renter for your apartment there are a few things you should know if you want to find a renter fast. The most important thing you can do to help your ad is to include pictures. Every classified ad benefits form including pictures and when you post your apartment for rent take a few shots of the interior and highlight its best features. ]]></description>
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<p>When you <a title="post ads" href="http://www.inetgiant.com" target="_blank">post your ad</a> trying to find a renter for your apartment there are a few things you should know if you want to <a title="for rent classifieds" href="http://www.inetgiant.com/home/For-Rent" target="_blank"><strong>find a renter</strong></a> fast. The most important thing you can do to help your ad is to include pictures. Every classified ad benefits form including pictures and when you <a href="http://www.inetgiant.com/home/For-Rent" target="_blank">post your apartment for rent</a> take a few shots of the interior and highlight its best features.</p>
<p>Even if you use pictures you still have to give as many details as you can. Potential renters want to know about the square footage, how much storage space there is, what type of and how old appliances are, and other details. The more information you give the more likely a potential renter will be to want to see your apartment.</p>
<p>It is also important to give information about the neighborhood. Many people base their housing decisions on things like what stores, schools, and other businesses are near the home. Give potential renters an idea of what types of businesses, parks, and other places are near your apartment.</p>
<p>Make sure your ad is polished and you use language that makes your apartment sound more enticing. Always try to use positive language and make sure your grammar and spelling are correct. Avoid using abbreviations that not everyone will understand.</p>
<p>Choose the price to <a href="http://www.inetgiant.com/home/For-Rent" target="_blank"><strong>list your apartment</strong></a> for. It is always a good idea to do some research about the other apartments in your area and what they are going for. If you price your apartment too high you will have a hard time finding a renter so price it competitively.</p>
<p>Make it easy for potential renters to contact you. Most people prefer calling to get more information so it is a good idea to include your phone number where you can be reached. Also include your email address for people who would rather contact you that way. The easier it is for people to contact you the more interest you will get in your apartment.</p>
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