Unfortunately, this trend gives people the confidence to trust con artists who try to do the same thing—but with properties that are either nonexistent or already owned by someone else. She says don’t fall for it. You do have the right to see a property if you so choose, to so as long as you are wearing the proper protective equipment.
Ultimately, she says if the deal seems too good to be true—It probably is. She also advises that if you should fall victim to a rental scam, report it immediately. Don’t be embarrassed. Sharing your story, she says, is the best way to find the criminals and help someone else from falling victim as well.