Realtor Marci Haus was alarmed when two people called her last week to ask about the rental house they found on Craigslist. "It's not a rental," Haus told them. "It's for sale, and actually already ...
Police arrested a 23-year-old Campbell man who allegedly scammed at least six potential Craigslist renters out of more than $18,000, authorities said. Robert Milo was taken into custody in early ...
A Lowell homeowner, whose house is listed for sale, reported to police June 1 that a neighbor saw the property fraudulently advertised for rent on Craigslist. The fraud perpetrator is enticing ...
A new analysis from a consumer-focused federal agency has revealed that rental scams are an ongoing issue for renters. The Federal Trade Commission, which protects consumers from unfair business ...
Heard the one about the Nigerian businessman with some cheap rental property to unload and all you have to do is wire him first and last month’s rent? There’s no punchline because it’s not a joke.
Plenty of us are moving. Maybe it’s for a new job, maybe it’s to shorten a commute, perhaps it’s because one needs more garage space, or maybe it’s a full-blown relocation. Individuals looking to rent ...
WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) - The Wichita Police Department is warning residents of a rental scam targeting individuals searching for housing through online platforms like Facebook Marketplace and Craigslist ...
Better Business Bureau has uncovered a Craigslist rental scam that is listing fraudulent advertisements on the website, according to PR manager Norm Miller. Scammers are copying legitimate posts ...
OCEAN CITY - A new Internet scam threatens to ruin some families' summer vacations at the New Jersey shore. The scammers advertised Ocean City vacation rentals on the Internet site Craigslist and ...
LEHIGH ACRES, Florida (WFTX) — Imagine being a young couple, moving out of your parents home for the first time and into a rental. Then, you’re accused of being a squatter. That’s what happened to a ...