We received this notice from the REALTORS Association of Edmonton while we were away. I know most of our readers would never fall for something like this but Renters should be aware:
Rental property scam
The bad guys have figured out another way to profit from a tight rental market. Apparently they are copying information about homes for sale from mls.ca and reposting it on Internet property rental websites. Potential renters can drive by the property to verify that it exists. The renters then pay a deposit to the scammer who provides a rental contract and invites them to move in. Of course, at the end of the month, the renter cannot get access to the property and the scammer has disappeared with their deposit.
If you become aware of this scam being pulled, alert the local police immediately with all the details you have available.
