Dossier
Metro Nashville Police Fraud Unit
Coverage of Metro Nashville Police Fraud Unit in the Nexus archive.
- ‘A devastating crime’: Metro Nashville Police warn of scammers using fake housing listings to defraud victims
Metro Nashville Police report that around 200 people have been scammed through fake housing listings on platforms like Facebook Marketplace and Craigslist. Scammers use real property photos and descriptions, alter contact details, and collect payments via Zelle or CashApp, leading to financial losses and confusion when victims are confronted by actual property owners.