Mississippi AG Warns Consumers Against Online Rental Scams Advertised On Craigslist

In Jackson, Mississippi, WLBT-TV Channel 3 reports:

• A good priced house in a normally higher priced neighborhood is reason for consumers to put up a red flag. Craigslist is one of the fastest ways to find a great deal in today's market, as thousands of home rental listings dominate the online ad site. That's why the Attorney General's office sent out a notice on Monday, for potential renters to be weary of scammers.

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• "It's best to try to prevent it by letting people know those scams are out there," Hood said. Hood said these cases are popping up more and more in Mississippi. However, he says online advertisers are making bank at the expense of others. "They are making tons of money off of illegal activity and the con artists are just trying to scam people," said Hood.

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• [T]he Attorney General's office recommends for consumers to watch out for money wires through Western Union or MoneyGram. Also, to be aware of anyone out of the country listing a house or saying they just moved from the United States.

For the story, see Attorney General warns consumers of rental housing scam.