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housing scam

Coverage of housing scam in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jun 16 · 16:46 UTCMost recent: Jul 21 · 21:31 UTC
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  • CRIMEJul 21 · 21:31 UTCR/SCAMS
    [US] Give us your personal information for pricing info

    A college student seeking a roommate posted on their school's social media app and met a local individual who offered an apartment through a distant aunt. The offer lacks contact details for the property, no application process is required, and the individual requested the student's full name and date of birth before sharing pricing information, raising concerns about a potential scam.

  • CRIMEJun 16 · 16:46 UTCWSMV4 NASHVILLE
    Nashville police warning of scam involving housing, renting deposits that’s already affected about 200 residents

    The Metro Nashville Police Department warns of an ongoing housing scam affecting about 200 residents, where criminals use Facebook Marketplace and similar sites to collect rental deposits for properties that are never available. Police will hold a press conference to explain the scam and provide prevention tips.