Home Rental Scam Alert
Home Rental Scam Alert
According to a story posted on Channel 3's azfamily.com, a man is purporting to rent listed homes to unsuspecting third parties. The man, who has been identifying himself as "Steven" shows "rental" properties to people seeking to rent a house. Once the renters decide on a property, Steven, who has no legal connection with the real owners, the Listing Brokers, or the house, accepts a cash deposit to hold the home and disappears. The Phoenix Police Department is looking for Steven and a $1,000 reward is being offered by Silent Witness. Listing Brokers are cautioned to keep an eye on their listings to make sure they are not "rented" out during the term of the listing without their knowledge.