Rental Fraud

• Landlord speaks out about Calgary rental nightmare that allegedly cost victims thousands

  A Calgary landlord whose home was used in an alleged rental fraud has told Global News he too has been caught up in the nightmare.

  Consumer

  Mar 12
  
• ‘The apartments never existed’: Oshawa man charged in alleged London, Ont., rental scam

  More than 35 people fell victim to a scam that saw them pay rent for apartments in London, Ont., that never existed, police say.

  Crime

  May 16, 2023
  
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• Ajax rental fraud suspect took payments, but never allowed anyone to move in: Durham police

  Durham Regional Police said the alleged fraud occurred 16 separate times. 

  Crime

  Mar 20, 2023
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• Newcomers to Canada ‘most vulnerable’ to rental scams

  A Calgary couple is warning others after having to turn away several hopeful renters who were scammed into believing the house was available.

  Consumer

  Mar 6, 2023
• Peterborough police warn of online rental scam

  Police say victims paid money to rent a room advertised on Cahill Drive but discovered the rental was a scam.

  Crime

  Sep 28, 2022
• Toronto man charged in connection with rental fraud investigation: police

  Toronto police said a man posted rental advertisements on Facebook Marketplace for 30 Gilder Drive in Scarborough.

  Crime

  Sep 27, 2022
• ‘We thought we were doing everything right,’ warns Victoria rental scam victim

  The victim spoke to the fraudster on phone and travelled to Victoria to meet him in person and view the property, and said the scammer even checked their references.

  Crime

  Sep 22, 2022
• Victoria police bust rental fraud suspects accused of bilking victims of thousands

  When police caught up with one of the suspects they learned he was already facing 36 different fraud-related charges. They're now seeking other possible victims.

  Crime

  Sep 21, 2022
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• Calgary’s tight rental market leads to more scams and frauds

  Calgary's increasingly tight rental market leads to an increasing number of frauds and scams largely targeting students and newcomers.

  Consumer

  Sep 14, 2022
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• Guelph police warn of online rental scam after man almost loses $750

  Guelph police say anyone looking for a rental property needs to look out for red flags.

  Crime

  Feb 25, 2021