Rental scams are surging online, costing millions. Consumer Reports breaks down the warning signs every renter — especially ...

Every year begins with fresh starts and for many people, that means finding a new place to rent. That search often starts ...

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

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - On Your Side has warned you for years, and now the rent scam has a new twist. If you rent or know someone who does, ensure they’re aware of this before signing their next ...

Every year begins with fresh starts, and for many people, that means finding a new place to rent. The search often starts online: scrolling, clicking and comparing what is available. But Consumer ...

More than half the people who told federal watchdogs they were ripped off by a rental scam said it had originated on Facebook or Craigslist.

ATLANTA — Rental scams are costing renters millions of dollars, with young adults bearing the brunt of the deception, according to federal data. The Federal Trade Commission reports nearly 65,000 ...

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 ...

Scammers use real listings and then repost them with their contact info.

As if finding an apartment wasn’t difficult enough, real estate scams are on the rise as renters scour social media to try to find new digs. In reality, scammers pose as real estate agents and post ...