The AARP has released an extremely resourceful and timely article about how to spot rental scams during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Below-market rents, unusual payment methods, and other common tactics are among the warning signs for rental scams during the pandemic, with an increase in the numbers of seniors being victimized. AARP has noted in increase of calls to their toll-free Fraud Watch Network Helpline, 877-908-3360.
Read the full article for all the details and an excellent list of “Red Flags of Rental Scams” at https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/info-2020/apartment-rental-ads.html