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This person posts fake housing ads, trying to collect application fees.
Watch out for calls that reference bogus rental listings and demand hefty application fees. Scammers often pose as landlords or property managers to lure victims into paying money for nonexistent apartments. Verify any offer through official channels, request a physical address, and never send cash or wire transfers before seeing the property. Use a reverse phone lookup to check the number’s history, and block the contact if it appears repeatedly. Report suspicious activity to the Federal Trade Commission and your local consumer protection agency. Staying skeptical and confirming details can keep you from falling victim to fraudulent housing fees.
This person posts fake housing ads, trying to collect application fees.