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I noticed that the complaints on this site re: roomster.com are old. But everything that is said about it is true. This site is a scam. I signed up for a 3 day trial for $5 but was charged $5 and $29s for the monthly renewal which i never ordered. It is unethical to charge someone's credit card for a subscription they never asked for. Plus, all the apartments i inquired seem sketchy: on two occasions, i was exchanging emails with the "roomsters" who had a share. When i responded, expressed my interest and asked for a time to meet i received no answer back. Their introduction emails all sound the same and all had expressed interest in renting out the apartment to me. Are the folks at roomster.com sending these emails with bogus shares? So far, it seems to be the case. Shame on you.

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Jonny Applehat
Boulder, US
Jun 15, 2015 6:27 pm EDT

This website is such a scam. They have the same canned responses saying that they are looking for "clean and responsible person".

They are spamming Craigslist with FAKE postings and i have contacted 5 different postings (not knowing they were all from roomster.com or subletavaiable.com or other shady websites) and not a single one of them has responded saying anything other that "please sign up with your credit card" for any information. NO ONE gets back to me about the places and I don't think they exist at all as there is no unique or identifying information.

This is extremely dishonest to be clogging up real room search sites with their fake postings to just try to make subscriptions.

in short, roomster.com and subletavaiable.com ARE A SCAM WEBSITE!

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bilmane
, US
Mar 19, 2012 3:52 am EDT

Have to pay if you want to even read an email from another member. So I paid 3 days, just to find out that the "messages" I had received were of absolutely no information. I ended up being charged more after 3 days and I should not have had to pay the 3 days as it was. Will never go onto the site again. I recommend staying away.

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Planit
, US
Apr 19, 2011 7:03 pm EDT

I didn't realize they would charge me a 2nd time, of which I will get nothing from. They dupe you into buying shorter term access only to charge you for longer term when that expires. Definitely not up front about what is in the agreement.

Words that describe this company: dishonest, thieves, ripoff, shady, crooked.. yeah, that about sums it up.
I hope this company folds.

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Linda A. Dean
New York, US
Nov 04, 2014 11:22 am EST
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Roomster there has lots of listing of rooms and the filters really helped me narrow down the options to find a room that worked for me.

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Jilh41
New York, US
Oct 18, 2014 4:49 am EDT
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Roomster was extremely helpful when my roommates and I needed to find a person to live in our third bedroom, we created a listing and were able to screen applicants fairly easily and happy to say we ended up with a great roommate!

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Elizabeth551
New York, US
Oct 18, 2014 4:42 am EDT
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If anyone you know is looking to rent a room tell them about Roomster, their rates are fairly reasonable compared to what a brokers fee might cost and they have a ton of great listings in so many areas. Very happy with the service.

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Harold M. King
Fresno, US
Oct 12, 2014 1:53 pm EDT
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I know about Roomster.com. Because 3 months ago I required a furnished room then I found roomster.com for searched. I saw many rooms and renting one as I liked. And I still lived this room. So I can say that Roomster is best. I recommend this all time.

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Jared S. Cain
Haleyville, US
Oct 11, 2014 4:46 am EDT
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Suddenly my roommates left my room.So emergency I required a roommate.For this I went to search Roomster.com.I found my roommate and I totally wonder that here are many rooms and roommates. So no doubt that Roomster is best.

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Gladys B. Speidel
New York, US
Oct 09, 2014 8:09 am EDT
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Had a friend coming from out of town to visit, used Roomster to set them up in a room while they were here (my place is wayyyy too small) Website was easy to use and affordable, overall positive experience.

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Rudolph T. Bagby
New York, US
Oct 09, 2014 7:01 am EDT
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Really happy with my experience with Roomster. After trying to use Craigslist to rent out an extra room with no success I created a Roomster listing and had much better results, found someone down to earth and responsible to rent to and have since recommended to family and friends looking for roommate matching.

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Jennifer14
New York, US
Oct 09, 2014 4:36 am EDT
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My Roomster experience was rather pleasant. I was able to find a great share for my two bedroom with a nice girl similar in age to me and we get along smashingly!

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Zulman.warren
New Jersey, US
Oct 07, 2014 2:44 am EDT
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I found a roommate in 6 day in New Jersey which is pretty awesome. I did pay $14.95 and canceled no problem. I will use Roomster.com again and will recommend Roomster to my friends. Wish the service worked better on future.

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Kelly C. Miller
New York, US
Oct 06, 2014 4:48 am EDT
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I used to live with my family. For educational purpose I shifted to Los Angeles. There I was in dire need of a room. One of my classmate gave me the address of Roomster website. In that website I got a suitable room for me.

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Gloria T. Shields
Pompano Beach, US
Oct 05, 2014 6:45 am EDT
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I am an actor. In my house, I wanted renting one room and went many sites but I didn’t. At last I take help from Roomster.com and within couple of weeks I was able renting my room.What a fantastic website this is! Thanks Roomster. Its service qualities is best

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Robert K. Watkins
Elizabeth, US
Oct 05, 2014 5:00 am EDT
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I am 30 years old and I live with a man who is 60 and he is not friendly. So I required a new room which I need a man who is friendly. I found a suitable room only for $450.00/month in the site which name was Roomster.com. This site is really awesome and helpful site. Roomster’s service is best.

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Kenneth S. Conley
Chicoutimi, CA
Oct 05, 2014 12:23 am EDT
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Many people are always hesitated to room renting.But I can say them that they should use Roomster without any hesitation. Because its works are very nice. And I always use this site.I found the site to be easy to use and straight forward. If you need Rooms you can go without any hesitation. I recommend this all time.

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Terrell D. Eddings
New York, US
Oct 04, 2014 7:58 am EDT

In Roomster there are many rooms in EAST ELMHURST, NEW YORK.I take help from Roomster.com every time because its room’s qualities are best and peaceful also cheap rates per month.I found the site to be easy to use and straight forward.I recommend this all time. So i think Roomster.com is a helpful site.

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Joseph D. Chandler
TUCKER, GEORGIA, US
Oct 03, 2014 11:26 pm EDT
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I know about Roomster in few months ago.3 months ago I required a furnished room.But when I searched I saw many rooms and get one as I liked. And I still lived this room. So I can say that Roomster is best.Rooster’s service & quality is awesome.Its customer service was great.

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Williams1228
, US
Oct 03, 2014 8:45 am EDT
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Roomster.com is the best site for room renting because I rent my choiceable room with in 7 days only.For this reason I love Roomster.com.So I can say now to everyone that Roomster.com is a helpful site. Roomster’s service & quality is awesome.Its customer service was great. Thanks roomster.

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smith221
, US
Oct 02, 2014 11:42 am EDT

I am so happy now cause, I got into my new room yesterday by searching within only 9 days. And I got this room only for Roomster. I went to search Roomster.com and typed in the search box budget and location then I got my room within 9 days only.
Great service of ROOMSTER!

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Carlos S. Miller
CALIFORNIA, US
Oct 02, 2014 6:55 am EDT
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When I first went to Texas then I required a furnished room.I sign up Roomster.com and search and I saw many rooms .In those rooms I took my favourite room.So I can give 5 start to roomster.com.. I found the site to be easy to use and straight forward. If you need Rooms you can go without any hesitation.

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Kevind4
, US
Sep 29, 2014 11:27 pm EDT
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I signed up on Roomster to find a Room near New York. Within 20 days I found a nice looking Room that I aspect. Roomster charged my credit card $29.95 but, I'm so happy with their service and I found a beautiful Room near New York that I want. Thanks Roomster.

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Paul W. Falgoust
Clearville, US
Sep 28, 2014 1:53 pm EDT
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I required a room in emergency then i visited Roomster.com and found a nice room. I rented this room easily. I found the site to be easy to use and straight forward. If you need Rooms you can go without any hesitation. I recommend this all time. So i think Roomster.com is a helpful site.

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Earle D. Anderson
Texas City, US
Sep 28, 2014 1:45 pm EDT
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In the last week I posted an ad in Roomster.com for renting my room. In yesterday someone rented this room. Rooster’s service & quality is awesome. What a fantastic website this is! So i think Roomster.com is best. Its customer service was great. Thanks roomster.com

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Marie C. Willson
, NL
Sep 28, 2014 10:35 am EDT
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I appreciate the services of ROOMSTER. I have just found a Room from many of beautiful rooms on there. The customer representatives are very helpful of Roomster. It works for me, for all of this I want to give 5 Stars to Roomster.

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floryangel
Santa Fe, US
Sep 27, 2014 11:01 am EDT
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Roomster is FANTASTIC!
I found a roommate from this. My roommate is very responsible. I like her so much. Thank you so much ROOMSTER.

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sherry36985
, NL
Sep 26, 2014 10:55 am EDT

What a nice website this is! I just found a Room only for $450.00/month. It's really a beautiful room as I want. Roomster's service & quality is awesome. I am on there just a couple of days and I found a nice room so quickly. I appreciate the services of ROOMSTER.

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Avcope
, US
Jan 14, 2013 9:36 am EST

I signed up for this website mistakenly, they charged more for their service than advertised, their database was defective and refused to update my location, there are dozens of ghost profiles, and their customer service is even worse than their program.

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Fulluze
, US
Sep 19, 2012 12:22 pm EDT

THIS SITE IS A SCAM! I've reported them to my CC company, Pay Pal, BBB. Even contacted some of the unsuspecting folks out there.

How do we get them out of business?

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Airune
, US
Sep 18, 2012 6:29 am EDT

Like everyone else they ripped me off, I plan to harass them tirelessly until I feel they've earned the 60 dollars they stole from me.

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Pianenko
, US
Aug 27, 2012 7:24 am EDT

I know a lot of people already said this but I'll say it just one more time, Stay away form this site, unless you want to be ripped off. If you already been a victim make sure you cancel your card so they can't take anymore money from u!

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Boole
, US
May 06, 2012 8:07 pm EDT

I think the site is gone now. I signed up for free version and hopefully I won't be charged for anything :(

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Forrge
, US
Mar 16, 2012 4:01 am EDT

AVOID this site! I signed up fo a $14.95 one time use and they turned it tnto a recurring supscription of $29.95 per month. I did not catch it untl the second $29.95 charge.

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cvise
Orlando, US
Feb 22, 2012 3:47 pm EST

They took money out of my account for services NOT RENDERED...I think they CALL THAT STEALING! My account is now overdrawn and I have no recourse to this problem. I have to cancel my card because they could continue to steal dor services NOT RENDERED! I will not quit exposing their theft until I get my money back!

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Ormer
, US
Nov 17, 2011 4:58 pm EST

This company is awful and deceiving. They say once you agree to their terms and conditions you are billed automatically every month. However when you sign up, they don't make you aware of this. Their are much better websites to use for finding a roommate. STAY AWAY FROM ROOMSTER!

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Brokle
, US
Nov 09, 2011 4:49 pm EST

I also was scammed by this company. I just noticed that they charged my account and I also only signed up for the 3-day trial. I have informed them that I want my money back and I will go to every media outlet to do so and inform people of their shady ways!

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roomster sux
Altenburg, US
Aug 09, 2011 9:56 pm EDT

This a site for finding roommates, but no response from any until after my account expired. I'm not signing up again. there are free sites. I'm afraid that I'll be charge more $ so I keeping the verification numbers handy. I'll call visa next.

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DCOBB
Atlanta, US
Feb 17, 2015 9:53 am EST

The one really negative fact that I do know is that I totally canceled my 3 day subscription in the right amount of time and YES, they went ahead and charged me 29.95 anyway.. But, with that being said, I've found three roommates from the site on three different occasions. I do believe they send fake responses, I do believe they have fake profiles but I have been successful using the site... Unfortunately none of them worked out.. In my opinion, Roomster is just as much of a gamble as CL but, Craigslist won't charge you.

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jobayer shohag
Alabaster, US
Sep 25, 2014 1:30 pm EDT

Dear all brother roomster.com is not a spam. Because if roomster would become a spam then roomster.com never refund the customers money. But many of the customer got his money back. Roomster want to business in market.I love roomster.com.So I tell everyone roomster is great.
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Larry Dickman
Hartford, US
Mar 15, 2013 7:18 pm EDT

I'm looking for a room and actually just tripped over this site. I'll have to learn more about it; I didn't know that payment was involved and assume it's only for those offering a space that pays. Anyway, I sent off a few emails to likely candidates and recieved no responses. It also appears to be the same ads all the time; nothing new since early February (when I found the site). Not much of a business model...