Think Smarter by Kit Harlow
THINK SMARTERABOUT SCAMS
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Money & property

The rental with a different landlord

Photos of a real property appear in a new listing with a different contact, attractive rent and pressure to send a deposit.

U.S. sourceRenewed warning

What they want

A deposit or sensitive application information.

YOUR NEXT MOVE

Check through another route.

Search the address and verify who manages it. Conflicting listings and excuses preventing a viewing need investigation before payment.

Already responded?

Stop contact and ask someone you trust for help. If you paid or exposed account details, contact the affected service through its official channel.

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