Alert! Scams being run on Killington condos
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Alert! Scams being run on Killington condos
I recently came across a scam for renting a condo at The Woods. The basics are:
The owner advertises in a classified on Craigslist, or vacation rental websites.
The owner types in a wording style similar to all the Nigerian Oil minister scams we've all seen.
He is overseas on business and cannot meet with you.
He will not tell you the unit number, as he has been the victim of scams before. (This one is precious)
You cannot inspect the condo without first placing a deposit.
To hold the condo, you are to wire him money via Western Union. (Are your red flags up yet?)
These scams are nothinig new, but they are now closer than ever to home in that they have photos of Killington condos both inside and out, and are representing they are owners. Alert your friends not to fall for this.
The owner advertises in a classified on Craigslist, or vacation rental websites.
The owner types in a wording style similar to all the Nigerian Oil minister scams we've all seen.
He is overseas on business and cannot meet with you.
He will not tell you the unit number, as he has been the victim of scams before. (This one is precious)
You cannot inspect the condo without first placing a deposit.
To hold the condo, you are to wire him money via Western Union. (Are your red flags up yet?)
These scams are nothinig new, but they are now closer than ever to home in that they have photos of Killington condos both inside and out, and are representing they are owners. Alert your friends not to fall for this.

Re: Alert! Scams being run on Killington condos
You can get those photos on line for most rental properties. Many I have looked at have the panoramic views so you can move around the entire area.
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Re: Alert! Scams being run on Killington condos
Were you able to book the week that you wanted?Dr. NO wrote:You can get those photos on line for most rental properties. Many I have looked at have the panoramic views so you can move around the entire area.
Re: Alert! Scams being run on Killington condos
I'm there!
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Re: Alert! Scams being run on Killington condos
Thats why I stay at the TurnofRiverlodge. Its cheap,friendly and theres no BS!
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Re: Alert! Scams being run on Killington condos
You can now book your room on line through the same site.SuzyQ wrote:Thats why I stay at the TurnofRiverlodge. Its cheap,friendly and theres no sh*t!
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Are you selling the building too?SkiDork wrote:I'm there!
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As a matter of fact, yes, but it was in STEAMBOAT through the rental agent that I looked up.Nevada West wrote:Were you able to book the week that you wanted?Dr. NO wrote:You can get those photos on line for most rental properties. Many I have looked at have the panoramic views so you can move around the entire area.
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Re: Alert! Scams being run on Killington condos
eSuzyQ wrote:Thats why I stay at the TurnofRiverlodge. Its cheap,friendly and theres no BS!
And you can sleep with the Disembowler there, too
Re: Alert! Scams being run on Killington condos
What, nobody at Kzone welcomes Pussy? It's worse than I thought. 
