Beware of housing scams
Posted by Kimber Crull
The campus community should exercise caution when considering rental home opportunities advertised online, particularly on Facebook Marketplace. Recent reports have highlighted instances where potential renters discover that the properties they were interested in had already been rented and were no longer available.
In these fraudulent schemes, the suspect often requests a “deposit” to hold the apartment before the victim can confirm its availability. Fortunately, there have been no reports of financial loss from these scams so far. However, it is crucial for everyone to remain vigilant and aware of this type of deception to prevent becoming a victim.
Campus authorities recommend verifying the legitimacy of rental listings and avoiding any transactions that require upfront payments without proper verification.
Posted by Kimber Crull
