The Westchester Police Department has have a few recent incidents of home rental scams. The scam starts with a “hijacked” ad for a rental apartment. A criminal steals an authentic listing and changes the contact information to his. Or creates a “phantom” listing for an apartment or condo that doesn't even exist. With attractive photos, enticing amenities and below-market rental rates, the ads are clickbait for people searching for a place to live.
Beware Red Flags of Apartment Rental Scams. Below-market rents, unusual payment methods are among the warning signs. Check out this link for additional information recognizing the red flags in phony home rental scams.
Home Rental Scam Information