******** People Money for unavailable properties

******** People Money for the properties that are not available. I spoke to an agent early this month and then she said I must come and view the property I did n I liked the place then she said I must deposit R285 for credit check which I did coz I knew this is a legit agency... Took her about 3 days she called me and say unfortunately the owner is not renting out the place. When I then ask for my money back she said she can't give my money back but she did not help me with anything and now the story is changing to "You did not Qualify.