Season 2: Ep. 6 RENTAL SCAMS and HOW TO AVOID THEM

Whether you are looking for a new home or helping a friend find a new place, you must be careful not to get into the hands of a scammer. They present real time apartments/homes but steal information in the process. Recently in New York City, a woman promised a group of applicants for the rent stabilized apartments and stole over $100,000 in a calculated rental scam. These scams are taking place not only in New York, but Canada, The U.K and globally. Let's talk about ways to avoid these rental scams.