Boston Students Warned: Rental Scams on the Rise | Boston News

Students in Boston are being warned by the FBI about a spike in rental scams targeting those rushing to find off-campus housing. Scammers post fake listings for desirable apartments at tempting prices, pressure victims to act fast, and demand upfront wire transfers—often before any tour or key handover. One BU grad student lost $5,280 after being convinced to pay for a studio she never saw. Over 490 victims have reported losses totaling $2.6 million in Boston alone. The FBI urges caution: never wire money without seeing the property, and watch out for urgency tactics and unverifiable listings. Recovery is nearly impossible once funds are transferred. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4830cdf5c9a7132d