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Fake rental listing scams can cost you thousands
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The FBI received 12,368 real estate fraud complaints in 2025, up from 9,359 in 2024. Fake rental listing scams using stolen photographs have been identified as a driver of the increase. Victims of rental scams have reported losing thousands of dollars per incident.
Original reporting: https://www.foxnews.com/tech/fake-rental-listing-scams-cost-thousands