Craig’s list renter scams

[Cole VerBruggen]

Does anyone know about any renter scams on Craig’s list and how to detect them? If they are promising money and mailing a check what is their endgame? I’m looking for a roommate or 2 and I got 3 similar candidates that say similar stories. They say they want to finish their masters degree and that their dad is going to be paying the fees and rent. Any advice?

[Kelly N.]

My guess would be that the age old scam- they mail you a check for too much, and ask you to refund the difference.  They cash your good check, days later their bad check bounces.