Friday, January 22, 2016

Suspect In String Of Bogus Metro-Atlanta Rent Scams Turns Herself In; Accused Of Illegally Pocketing Cash From Unwitting Tenant Prospects By Using Craigslist To Advertise Fake House Rentals

In Atlanta, Georgia, Fox 5 Atlanta reports:
  • The woman police said ripped off renters across metro Atlanta has turned herself into Gwinnett County Police.

    Investigators believe Sharina Ford, 26, is connected to nine bogus rental scams, stealing about $15,000 from victims in Gwinnett, Fulton, Cobb, and Coweta counties. Police said Ford would advertise fake rentals on craigslist.

    She is charged with burglary, theft by deception and forgery. Police said they expect to file more charges because they think there are more victims out there.