are a huge problem for apartment hunters, and online listings have only made the problem worse.
It's critical to avoid completing any leasing applications, credit checks, or sending money without first meeting the listing agent or landlord in person at the apartment you want to rent.Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.
The online ad was detailed and packed with gorgeous photos. She responded immediately, and the listing agent asked for her to complete some forms and send a deposit to lock in her place at the head of the line. The"listing agent" Nardo had been chatting with online was a fraud who had likely scraped the information off the legitimate listing. If she had wired any cash, it would have been gone without a trace.
Seeing a listing online isn't enough in an age when anyone can copy and paste photos and a description. Insist on seeing the property in person. It's especially dangerous to try to rent an apartment remotely, from out of state, but if you're willing to take that risk, insist on a tour of the location via FaceTime.
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