Let's talk about rental and housing scams. In today's video, I want to discuss the red flags to look out for to avoid a scam. Scammers are everywhere and using every platform, from Craigslist, Zillow, Trulia, etc, to scam people out of thousands of dollars. In this video I also share my experiences responding to craigslist housing scams. Be safe when looking for a new home or rental.
00:00 - 02:36 Intro 02:36 - 08:05 Red Flags from Reddit Rental Scam 08:05 - 11:41 Scamming College Kids 11:45 - 14:30 Scamming First Time Buyers on Zillow 14:32 - 17:18 FTC's Tips to Avoid Falling For Housing Scams 17:18 - 25:42 The Times I Fell For Scams
If you want to email me your experience with a housing or rental scam, my email is [email protected].
