Rental scams in
#Atlanta are on the rise as fake realtors steal licensed agents’ identities to sell fraudulent luxury apartment listings & take deposits from unsuspecting renters.
A network of social media scammers is posing as licensed Atlanta real estate agents — stealing the identities, videos, and likenesses of licensed realtors to advertise fake luxury apartments and townhomes, collect upfront deposits, and then disappear.
In this episode of
#TSRInvestigates, victims say they were promised luxury apartments, quick approvals, and same-day keys—only to allegedly lose money after sending deposits through Zelle.
Host
@jus2ice speaks with licensed real estate broker Curtis Russell of GreatHomesATL to explain how renters can protect themselves.
#Roommates, should social media platforms be doing more to stop fake rental listings?
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