Police say rental scams are on the rise — and college students are often the targets. Officers are offering reminders about how not to avoid becoming a scam victim.
PROVO — In May, a woman found a house to rent on social media and sent a message to the email address listed.
That case remains under investigation. But that woman's situation is not unique. In an earlier search warrant, a Provo police officer noted: "These types of scams are very common lately in the city of Provo.""The suspect and victim discussed the apartment and the victim was never allowed to see it prior to renting it," the affidavit states. "The suspect talked the victim into paying a security deposit plus first and last month's rent.
The problem of apartment rental scams is not unique to Provo. In May, a victim found an apartment in Saratoga Springs for rent on Facebook and arranged with "Dave" to make a $1,000 deposit via Venmo. For starters, police say potential tenants should actually knock on the door of the place they wish to rent and talk to the people who are there.
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