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 ...

Scammers will do anything to separate you from your money, and rental scams are a growing concern ...

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 ...

People searching for rental properties on Facebook and Craigslist need to be careful: More than half the people who told federal watchdogs they were ripped off by a rental scam said it had originated ...

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 ...

HOUSTON – With rental scams on the rise, prospective tenants need to stay vigilant while searching for a home. Scammers often prey on individuals eager to secure housing, using fake listings or ...

An analysis by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) shows that, since 2020, consumers have been swindled out of $65 million by rental scams. This statistic is particularly relevant during the holiday ...

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 ...

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 ...

There are a lot of rental properties on Facebook, but experts say about one out of every five is fake. A friend told a Queensbury woman that her house was for rent on Craigslist. It seemed like a ...

SHERIDAN — Within the last month, the Sheridan Police Department received a report that a homeowner — someone who was not selling their home — found a fraudulent listing online featuring their house.