What to Do About a Rental Scammer Online?

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Misty

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22 June 2014
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I have found someone who places ads for a rental apartment he claims he owns, and that asks for rent and bond upfront (to be sent to a Western Union account, of course). When I requested a Skype call, it was refused. When I requested some ID to prove they owned it, they sent me a passport that was Australian but has obviously been tampered with.

So without me having to spend hours on the phone or online, who/ where can I report this person to authorities? Is it worth it, as they are overseas so its unlikely they will get caught? I am most concerned that they will suck in, scam and rip off someone "less fortunate", and that they appear to be forging Australian passports.
 

Worldly1

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25 April 2014
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Hi Misty,
You can report a scam to the ACCC via their SCAMwatch website:
You can report a scam to SCAMwatch (the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission) via The SCAMwatch Report a Scam online form. Use this form to report a scam or suspected scam to the ACCC.
 

rey

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25 June 2014
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I also seen this same ads online, Hope this could stop before they could victimize someone