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(@C_Ray6)
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I would say the below listed craigslist ad is probably a scam. Typhoon shutters? $750 in St. John? Dogs ok? Cats ok? weekly trash pick up? Just a few clues here.

$750 / 1br - AWESOME NEAT AND FURNISHED APT IN GOOD LOCATION (Peter Bay 00830 St. John)
1BR / 1Ba available now

cats are OK - purrr
dogs are OK - wooof
furnished
no smoking
apartment

Amenities include: Refrigerator, Stove, Water Heater, Central A/C, Washer/Dryer hookups, Ceiling Fans in bedrooms and dining area, Typhoon Shutters, and Front/Rear Balconies. Weekly trash pickup service included in rent.


 
Posted : October 29, 2015 7:56 pm
(@alana33)
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Ya think!
Central A/C as well.

I like the ones that say they have heated parking!
Must mean outside in the sun.


 
Posted : October 29, 2015 8:22 pm
(@daveb722)
Posts: 798
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offered as 1 BR, but in the comments it states 'bedrooms'. Red flag!


 
Posted : October 29, 2015 8:29 pm
(@Scubadoo)
Posts: 2438
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Central A/C in 1 BR/ 1 BA = wall unit in the center of the wall.


 
Posted : October 29, 2015 11:12 pm

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