Rent Scam Surge Hits Western Australian Tenants
The State Government is warning Western Australian renters to watch out for scammers posing as landlords in online marketplaces and on social media platforms.
Commerce Minister Dr Tony Buti has released the following media statement: Rise in rent scams targeting Western Australian tenants | Western Australian Government
Key points:
- Scammers target vulnerable Western Australians looking for a rental
- More than $50,000 lost to rent scams last year
- Inspect inside the property before paying and beware of unusually cheap rent
Scams can be reported through the WA ScamNet website: www.scamnet.wa.gov.au or call 1300 30 40 54.
Further guidance on renting a home can be found on the Consumer Protection website
https://www.wa.gov.au/government/announcements/ministers-announcement-rise-rent-scams-targeting-western-australian-tenants
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