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Old 12-19-2010, 03:48 PM
 
Location: Boynton Beach / Great Neck NY
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I was wondering if I try to do an apartment search without a broker what are some ways that I can avoid being scammed?

How will I know if the person I'm dealing with off the Internet or the newspaper actually owns the apartment I'll be thinking of leasing?

I will use bank checks, etc. and make sure I get a lease, etc. but not sure if there are other protections.

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Old 12-19-2010, 06:07 PM
 
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You can't know for sure, but common sense is a good protection. Despite all the scare stories, the percentage of outright scams is fairly small.

I think one good start is that when you're actually seeing the person's apartment, ask for a full name and a landline number; if he says he only has a cell, ask for his office number. You can also ask to speak to the super.
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