09/03/2024
Home rental scams on Cash App
Home rental scammers use sites like Zillow and Apartments.com to advertise fake rental properties. They offer apartments at prices lower than the market rate, and then ask for a deposit using Cash App (or similar) to “secure” the property.
These scams usually happen online only. But there have been situations in which scammers “show” a home in person and even collect deposits for homes that aren’t actually for rent.
How to spot a fake home rental scam:
Do your due diligence before sending anyone a deposit for a home or apartment. Make sure you view the property in person, and ask lots of questions about the owner or property management company.
Never give out your SSN or banking information until you can verify that the property is legitimate.
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