Did I dispute that? yes, and I admited I was mistaken. So your point would be what exactly? That the untold thousands of complaints with the Office of the Inspector General (for the USPS) are all bogus? What did I miss this time?
I don’t see why you’re so argumentative about this. We’re discussing the OP situation, not thousands of 419 scams. When what actually happened was pointed out to you, you ask if that’s what I’m going to go with? Yes, I’m going with what actually happened, and the thread topic. You’re going with something completely different. I’m not going to argue with you anymore about this- go ahead, get the last word, you’re right and I’m wrong, whatever. :rolleyes:
The question was “this rental scam”. I assume the OP would be interested in nearly identical scams where the only significant difference was the presence or absence of a fraudster at the scene. In fact I think his/her friends would be relieved to know that they had at least fallen for something plausible by comparison.
You’re still avoiding the point about the threat of identification, but that’s cool. I don’t want you to see me as being argumentative by virtue of the fact that I respond to posts directed specifically at me.
Knowing what someone looks like does not identify them. Home invaders, bank robbers, and street muggers commit crimes all day long without masks or other disguises. I wish that fear of being identified prevented crime, but it doesn’t.
I was waiting for this retort. Please go back and read what I actually wrote. We’re not talking sketch artist here.
It’s not the subsequent months that are at issue.
General scenario: Let’s say I am in NY or NJ and give you a check for my security and first months rent. You hand me the keys. I am now your tenant and have legal possession of the apartment. I move in that night. 4 or 5 days later, you get an envelope in the mail from your bank letting you know my check bounced. You can’t throw me out. You have to take me to court for nonpayment. If you are a corporation and not an individual, you will need to pay a lawyer. Even if you don’t need a lawyer, I am still living there for free while the case goes to court.
You can pursue the bad check issue in municipal court, but it’s not going to get me evicted.
Here’s a quick example of “no personal checks accepted” http://www.royaltonrealty.com/index.cfm?page=rentalguide