St. Louis-Area Cops Probe Possible Rent Scam; Man Accused Of Pocketing Cash, Not Giving Possession Of Premises To Tenants

In St. Louis, Missouri, KSDK-TV Channel 5 reports:

• Police officers in Bellefontaine Neighbors and Dellwood are investigating claims that a real estate dealer is "renting" houses, taking money from his clients, and not turning over the rental units. However, the man accused of the scam, Irving Williams, tells reporter Mike Owens that he's done nothing wrong, and if there are problems, it's a civil matter and not a criminal one.

Three prospective tenants have complained to cops and are out over $3,000. For more, see I-Team Report: Renters Ranting Over Landlord.

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