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How Should I Avoid Scams?

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Unfortunately, as you search for a place to live, there are dishonest people out there who want to separate you from your hard-earned cash.

Some tips to avoid scams:

Do not send money to anyone until you have:

  1. Met the landlord/property manager in person
  2. Toured the entire inside and outside of the unit, and made sure it is a good fit for you
  3. Completely reviewed the contents of your lease.
  4. Agreed to the terms of the lease.
  • Never give out information like your social security number or bank account number through email or over the phone. If a landlord wants your social security number, go to their office and put it directly onto the application. If they ask for your bank account number, ask if they will take a recent bank statement instead. This should also be done in person.
  • If something does not feel right to you, do not send money or give personal information until you get a second opinion from a person or organization you trust.
  • Never wire funds to anybody.
  • Do not make payments to anyone you have not met in person. If a person says they are not able to meet in person, it is likely a scam.
  • If a landlord sends you a vague email and will not give you specific information about the unit you are hoping to rent, it is likely a scam.
  • If the landlord immediately tells you that you are “guaranteed” the apartment without getting any information from you or giving you a lease, it is likely a scam.

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