How to protect against rental listing scams?
Best Practices to Protect Against Rental Listing Scams
Scammers persist in creating fraudulent websites and social media posts with fake listings by stealing your MLS photos on HiCentral.com and even creating backstories of the landlord/property owner to entice consumers.
As a reminder, here are the best practices to protect yourself and consumers:
- Stay vigilant of these scams.
- Set up a Google Alert for the address of each new property you list to monitor fraudulent online activity related to your for-sale and rental listings -- watch our Matrix Minute video - Google Alerts Setup
- Report fraudulent activities to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center at www.ic3.gov
- Remind clients and consumers that Hicentral.com is a trusted site to search for sales, rentals, and open houses.
- Share our social media graphic with handy tips for consumers.