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Online Home Rental Scams Are Stealing From Homeowners



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This is a short but very important post about some of the things we have been watching online. Along with the real estate industry’s increased presence on the Internet have come some very unfortunate instances of scammers trying to pose as homeowners renting out a property. In the process they are scamming people of money as if they owned or managed the property being advertised.

These scammers access photos, property information and even the listing agents’ information and then turn around and advertise the property as a rental unit with their information to be able to collect payments on these falsely advertised “rental units”.

We strongly suggest that you keep your eyes open for these types of scams and if something does not seem right, check and double check with us to be sure. Major websites including Craig’s List and other largely self-controlled online advertising forums constantly provide warnings against such fraudulent activity. To learn more, check out this blog that is dedicated to preventing online rental scams.

In sharing this with our friends and associates, we hope to spread awareness of the problem so that together we can obliterate or at least reduce this kind of thing from happening.

As always, if you have any real estate related queries, concerns or guidance needed – please do not hesitate to contact us. We look forward to serving you!