Triangle Rental Scam: Victims Lose Thousands
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Rental Scam in Triangle Area: Victims Lose Thousands, Experts Advise Caution
A rental scam targeting house hunters in the Triangle area of North Carolina has been fooling people, with victims losing thousands of dollars each time. Scammers make it feel real by providing lockbox codes that let renters tour actual empty homes, building trust before demanding fees. One recent victim, a woman tired of her commute, spotted a cheap listing on Facebook Marketplace and sent over two thousand dollars before realizing it was a fraud. Experts advise verifying any address online first, watching for rents way below market, and never wiring money to strangers.
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