News Release: West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey Alerts Consumers to Beware of Rental Property Scam CHARLESTON — Attorney General Patrick Morrisey today warned consumers about a rental property scam that is circulating throughout West Virginia. In the scam, people post fake rental advertisements on websites such as Craigslist and other classified or rental sites. When consumers contact the supposed landlords, they are provided information about properties that might not exist, are not available or are owned by someone else. The landlords often ask for rent up front with a promise that keys or a lease will be mailed upon receipt of payment. In other situations, scammers are hacking into the emails of property owners and sending fake, forged contracts out through a website for vacation rental property owners. These contracts direct the renters to send money either through pre-paid debit cards or money order to bank accounts owned by the scammers. “It is unfortunate that a group of scammers are giving landlords a black eye. Many hardworking West Virginians are looking for a decent place to rent, live, or stay during their next family vacation,” Attorney General Morrisey said. “It is important that consumers verify that the rental property is legitimate before sending landlords or leasing agents money.” To read the full release, please go here: bit.ly/1i7Tnac
Posted on: Mon, 21 Apr 2014 16:08:06 +0000
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