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Old 06-29-2021, 06:50 AM   #28
garysanfran
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Default Law enforcement enforcing...

What I can't understand, is why law enforcement can't "follow the money" and catch these scammers? I believe the money is always transferred electronically...To where? Nigeria?

Always ask if you can view the place in person (even if you are unable to...Ask). There will always be an excuse as to why the "owner" can't meet and will insist on electronic money transfer. Last year it was COVID-19 excuses.

I was trying to rent an apartment for someone for the summer and got caught up in a scam. The "owner" said he couldn't show the condo in person but posted lots of photos. One photo had a shot out a window... in the distance was a sign with the name of the condo community on it and phone #. I called the manager, and was glad I did. I avoided the scam.

Does not a money transfer go from one identifiable account to another? Why can't the owner of these accounts be identified and accounts frozen? How do they stay ahead of the law?

I'm too stupid at ripping off others to be able to figure this out.
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