In a tight rental market, scammers are exploiting rushed apartment hunters.

If a rental listing looks like a great deal in a tight market, renters are often warned to slow down and take a closer look. Rental scams are becoming increasingly common, and they often rely on small ...

BRUNSWICK, Ohio — Authorities are warning residents about a rental scam circulating on social media after an Elyria woman nearly fell victim to a scheme involving a vacant Brunswick home. According to ...

JK Property Management says scammers are reposting occupied homes online at below-market prices, urging renters to verify ...

The townhouse she was selling suddenly appeared for rent on Facebook — except she wasn’t the one renting it out.

In February 2026, The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office said several people came forward claiming to be victims of rental scams.

WELL, EVERY YEAR BEGINS WITH FRESH STARTS, AND FOR MANY PEOPLE, THAT MEANS FINDING A NEW PLACE TO RENT. AND THAT SEARCH OFTEN STARTS ONLINE. YOU’RE SCROLLING, YOU’RE CLICKING, YOU’RE COMPARING WHAT’S ...

The hunt is on for a serial scammer who’s been preying on desperate renters in Hell’s Kitchen. Police are searching for 43-year-old Nicholas Fuelling, who is accused of posing as a landlord and ...

The Federal Trade Commission is mailing more than $47.2 million in refund checks to renters who say they were misled by Invitation Homes. In all, 444,131 checks are going out to people who were ...

KPRC 2 News reporter Amy Davis explains how these scams work and what renters should watch out for. Nearly 60% of Houstonians rent their homes, making rental scams a serious threat to many. The ...

Severe storms damaged communities in northwest Indiana and south of Chicago, prompting cleanup efforts while officials reminded renters of their legal protections and warned residents to watch out for ...