Nashville rental scam leaves man living in his car; police report nearly 200 victims this year
A Nashville man is living in his car after falling victim to a rental scam where a fraudster collected payments via Zelle and Cash App and vanished. Metro Police report nearly 200 similar cases this year, with scammers using fake listings and leases to exploit renters in the competitive housing market.
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