Consumers need to be more and more alert because of the numerous frauds on the Internet. A future owner from Granby was able to see it, when the condo she was about to buy ended up on a dubious advertisement.
Maude Veilleux is having her first experience in the real estate market. After some research, the young woman fell in love with a condo in downtown Granby, on which she made an offer.
She was surprised, a few days later, when she found that this same condo was on the Marketplace platform.
It was for rent for $ 1,500 per month on the Marketplace platform, explained Maude Veilleux, while she was in the process of buying.
«[Le présumé vendeur] used the same photos that were displayed in the REMAX ad. […] Immediately, I said to myself that there was something fishy in all this.
The brokers involved in the file have been notified. According to Maude Veilleux, a statement to the police was made.
The Granby Police Department reminded people to be vigilant and indicated that this is a strategy that can be used across the province. Authorities urged citizens to do some background checks and not give a deposit to secure a home visit.
As for Maude, she hopes that her awareness message will prevent some people from falling into the trap.