As with most anything, if a rental ad looks too good to be true, it probably is. That's one of the points behind a new consumer alert issued by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) aimed at helping apartment hunters avoid rental scams.
Some red flags, such as advertising an apartment for very low rent, should make you skeptical, but others, such as requiring you to wire money upfront, should be a clear sign to look elsewhere, the alert warns.
Read the full "Rental Listings May Be Red Herrings" May 2009 alert on the FTC's Web site. The alert also includes information on how to file a consumer complaint if you believe you've been scammed.
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