04/05/2023
If it sounds too good to be true, protect yourself and look for these signs that it may potentially be a scam ⚠️
PSA
We have all seen those rental posts that sound too good to be true! Please read the following:
Scammers often advertise rentals that don’t exist or aren’t available to trick people into sending money before they find out the truth.
Being savvy when you’re in search of a rental is well worth the effort. Here are some signs you may be dealing with a scam:
1. They tell you to wire money.
2. They want a security deposit or first month’s rent before you’ve met or signed a lease.
3. They say they’re out of the country.
How to Report Scams:
If you find yourself the target of a rental scam, report it to your local law enforcement agency and to the FTC. Contact the website where the ad was posted, too.
