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By Brentnie Daggett, <\/span>Rentec Direct<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

As a homeowner, your property is one of your most valuable assets\u2014and unfortunately, it can also be an appealing target for scammers and fraudsters. Anyone who owns a home is susceptible to fraud, from title and deed scams to fake mortgage protection offers. And if you\u2019re considering renting out your property, you may be entering an entirely new landscape of potential scams that can put both your home and your finances at risk.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Sadly, scams targeting homeowners and investors are no longer rare exceptions. Knowing how to take preventive steps, spot red flags and protect your personal information can save you thousands of dollars and thousands of hours of stress. Here\u2019s how you can <\/span>protect your property<\/span><\/a>\u2014and recover if the worst should happen.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Rental Listing Scams to Keep on Your Radar\u00a0<\/b>
There are many benefits to <\/span>renting out your property<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>renting an adu<\/span><\/a> or renting a room in your home. Unfortunately, it can also open the door to increased fraudulent activity\u2014often disguised as legitimate tenant inquiries. These scams usually happen as a result of listing your property on public platforms like Zillow, Craigslist or Facebook Marketplace, where your property information is displayed to both genuine renters and bad actors.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Just recently in my hometown, I came across a legitimate rental listing advertising a two-bedroom property for $1,400\u2014a fair market rate. Days later, I saw the same property, photos and description attached to a new listing advertised for just $800. In this case, the scammer was playing the role of the landlord, hoping to collect deposits or personal information from unsuspecting renters.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

While this particular example targeted tenants, homeowners are just as vulnerable. Fraudsters posing as renters might attempt to pay with counterfeit checks, request to communicate outside of trusted platforms or offer above-market rent to establish false credibility.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

It is important to note that even if you’re not actively renting out your property, homeowners can still be targeted. Scammers can pull old photos from real estate sites or public records to create fraudulent listings. Being aware of this means you can report these listings if they happen and request their removal.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Here are a few of the most common rental scams to watch for as a homeowner:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n