Recent data from the FTC shows renters have lost millions of dollars to schemes, with nearly 65,000 rental scams and $65 million in losses since 2020.
People ages 18 through 29 were three times more likely than other adults to report losing money to a rental scam, according ...
Scammers have been posing as property owners and asking for application fees or deposits before letting the victim see the ...
Rental hunters are being warned about a renewed wave of scams on Facebook Marketplace in which would-be landlords or property ...
A woman went viral after discovering someone listed the condo she owns for rent on TikTok, exposing a common real estate scam ...
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - On Your Side has warned you for years, and now the rent scam has a new twist. If you rent or know someone who does, ensure they’re aware of this before signing their next ...
A Troy man recently reported to police that he lost $2,200 for a deposit on a home that was supposedly for rent. The prospective tenant said he responded to a listing for a home for rent in Birmingham ...
Every year begins with fresh starts and for many people, that means finding a new place to rent. That search often starts online: scrolling, clicking, and comparing what’s available. But Consumer ...
The Office of the Attorney General and LCPD asked landlords and tenants to be especially diligent when transacting business ...
This rental scam is targeting homeowners ahead of a major event, and cybersecurity experts say it's more common than you ...