<prompt> Human: Hi rpersonalfinance . I need your help. I found a perfect small home for my boyfriend and I online and we were accepted! Well, the owner apparently lives out of state and is asking for the deposit to be wired through money gram. My boyfriend said it looks like there are still tenants there and suggests we knock on the home tomorrow before we make any decisions. Ive asked for pictures and proof of ownership in an email. How can I make sure this is legit without losing this deposit? Any and all advice is welcome, TYIA!  <response>: 99 sure its a scam. Always do these things in person. 