| Are rent scams something that only popped up recently? |
| No, they've probably been around since Nigeria has had access to the Internet. |
| Should I report a scam to the authorities? |
| If you've been ripped off, you should alert the authorities and file a police report. Here are some ways
you can report the crime: FTC Toll Free Hotline: 877-FTC-HELP (877) 382-4357 Canadian PhoneBusters Hotline: (888) 495-8501 FTC Complaint - Form Report Internet Crime - Form |
| My rental was relisted by scammers, what should I do? |
| Report it to the authorities mentioned above, and ask the website with the false information to take down the bogus ad right away. |
| Could the authorities do anything? |
| Probably not, since these scammers are mostly overseas. |
| I've been scammed, is there any chance of getting my money back? |
| The chances of you getting your money back are slim to none - especially from overseas. |
| Should I stop listing my rental property because of this? |
| Absolutely not. In total, a very small percentages of landlords have had their property posted by a scammer. Don't let that ruin your capability to advertise on the internet. |