rental scam

A realtor warns about a TikTok rental scam deceiving renters, leading to financial losses. The scam exploits online platforms to trick individuals into costly rental deals.

Eden Prairie police reported a rental scam where scammers impersonated landlords, deceiving four victims into paying over $4,000 for fraudulent leases tied to two local homes. Authorities are collaborating with a real estate company that owns the homes, which were falsely advertised for rent despite being listed for sale.

A real estate rental scam on TikTok involves fake condo and house listings in specific cities, using Zillow photos and fake 'real estate agents' to appear legitimate. The scammer requested deposits via Chime and an $800 down payment before application, prompting the victim to report fraud after realizing the scam.

The Simpson County Sheriff’s Office in Kentucky warns residents about fraudulent rental listings on TikTok using photos of legitimate properties in Franklin and Simpson County. Scammers direct interested parties to a shared phone number, and investigators have identified some posts as illegitimate. The sheriff’s office advises verifying listings, meeting property owners in person, and avoiding non-traditional payment methods to avoid scams.

A Greensboro college student, Zymeer Reyes-Siler, alleges he was scammed after renting an apartment through a Facebook Marketplace listing, only to find his belongings on the street. He signed what he believed was a legitimate lease and moved in before discovering the fraud.

A user is concerned about a potential rental scam after finding a low-price listing on Marketplace. The landlord hasn't requested a credit check and agreed to an immediate showing, but the user is hesitant to share personal information without verifying the property. They seek reassurance about avoiding fraud and wasting time.

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.

A man was jailed for scamming over 30 London renters out of £77,000 by falsely advertising a property he did not own on Facebook. Frederic Priestley, 34, from Southwark, defrauded victims between April and September last year.