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Rental Scams

Quick Tip: Rental scams

  • Feb 16

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  • Mar 9, 2024

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  • Apr 27, 2023

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  • Mar 11, 2023

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  • Nov 10, 2022

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  • Sep 29, 2022

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Aurora woman's home listed for rent on Zillow by scammer

  • Nov 10, 2022
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  • Oct 2, 2022
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Car rental scams surge as demand skyrockets

  • Jun 5, 2021
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Fake rental home ads popping up across Chicago area

  • May 21, 2021
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Tips to avoid being scammed on rentals

  • May 21, 2021
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Hunting for hidden cameras in your home share rental

  • May 24, 2019
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High-tech rental scam

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Additional charges filed in Craigslist rental scam

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Latest Stories

Rental scam: Lucky door knock saves couple thousands of dollars, headaches

Imagine someone knocking on your door and telling you that your home has been listed for rent without your knowledge.

  • Aug 10, 2022

Fake renter scams now taking advantage of Zelle to receive money from victims

One fake potential renter even took the time to forge a relationship with their victim -- before asking for their money back via Zelle, knowing the check they sent would bounce.

  • May 17, 2022

Car rental scams surge as demand skyrockets for summer road trips, vacations

Scams are surging as the demand for rental cars skyrockets this summer. Check out these tips to avoid being scammed when planning your road trip or vacation.

  • Jun 5, 2021

Fake rental home ads popping up across Chicago area as scammers prey on hot market

Here's what you can do to avoid losing money to fake rental listings online that include real pictures of homes which may really be for sale or for rent.

  • May 21, 2021

North Carolina mom loses hundreds in home rental scam

Angela Nunn, of Durham, North Carolina, thought she found her dream rental home using the website Zillow.

  • Oct 11, 2019