GOOSE CREEK, S.C. – The Goose Creek Police Department said it’s actively investigating several home rental scams.
According to police, victims are responding to advertisements found on Facebook Marketplace and Craig’s List. In many cases, the victims are given lockbox codes to obtain keys to view the properties, and in some cases the victims move into the properties.
The scammers are requesting payments for initial deposits and rental payments through services such as Venmo, Apple Pay, Cash App, and Zelle, police said. The victims later discover they made payments to individuals who were not authorized to lease the properties.
Investigators said they have spoken with those companies and confirmed they do not post legitimate home rental advertisements on Facebook Marketplace or Craig’s List.
Citizens should be cautious when responding to any home rental advertisements that do not originate from a reliable source, police warned.
If you have any information on these local crimes, please contact the Goose Creek Police Department at (843) 863-5200, Crime Stoppers (843) 554-1111, or Investigator Handwerker at (843) 863-5200 ext. 2463.
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