Families Are Losing Homes & Life Savings to This Facebook Rental Scam

This recently happened with me and property for sale. Everything was legit. However, if the seller sells to multiple people at once, one has no idea, and the first one to the title office wins. It was the true owner, she had bought it in a tax sale and thought she could scam myself and another person besides the one she originally sold the property to that beat me to the title office by mear hours. The only thing I could have done better was make the title office aware I was coming, but I doubt they would have stopped the transfer anyhow. Or called right before I gave her the money order at the notaries office. I don't know if the system would have been updated that fast. It was the next day by 10 am to transfer it, when I arrived.
That really sucked because they prayed on my hope and desperation.
People are so wicked.
When I served her with the lawsuit, they said they couldn't find her, so now I'm sol. I reported her to fakebook they did nothing.

Since I hadn't ever done feedback on fb, they would not let my review of the sale post publicly.

Beware of Rental Scams on Facebook Marketplace

https://www.revitalizerealty.com/beware-of-rental-scams-on-facebook-marketplace

Facebook Marketplace scam uses fake home rental listings
Renters scammed paying money to

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Rental Scams: How to Recognize and Avoid Rental Fraud
We've compiled the most frequent warning signs of rental fraud, and guidance on what to do if you think you've spotted a rental scam.

The Rental Scam.

Please be cautious when looking for rental properties online. Recently, there have been reports of scams targeting renters.
Scammers may pose as landlords or property managers and offer deals that seem too good to be true. Some red flags to watch out for:

Unrealistically low rent – If the price seems too good to be true, it probably is!

Request for money upfront – Never send money or deposits before seeing the property in person. (Especially via Zelle and other quick banking applications)

No physical showing – Scammers often avoid in-person showings or will only offer virtual tours or the scammer will provide the potential victim the code to the residence and has the potential victim inspect the property without any the landlord or owner present.

Pressure to act fast – Scammers want to create a sense of urgency so you don't have time to think or check.

Lack of legitimate documentation – Be sure to ask for proof of ownership and verify it with the relevant authorities.

Always trust your instincts and do your research!

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6 Facebook Marketplace Scams you NEED to Avoid!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FYvZY4owmO0

How Scams Are Getting WORSE in 2025, What You Need to Know NOW

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original link on Lindey Glenn

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