At least 35 people have reported being scammed after falling victim to a fake online rental listing in Kitchener, Ontario. Police are investigating the incident which resulted in a total loss of $40,000.
35 people in Kitchener , Ont., out total of $40K, say police about one of latest online rental scam s | CBC News LoadedDespite being aware of the many online rental scam s in Canada , one Kitchener , Ont., resident says he was stunned to learn he can now be counted as one of the victims. Police are investigating after at least 35 people filed reports about the rental unit.
Thomas agreed to take the lease and after sending the requested documents — including photo identification, pay stubs, credit scores and a credit report — he transferred $4,100 to the apparent owner for the first and last month's rent deposit.The morning Thomas and his friend were set to meet who they thought was the unit's owner to receive the keys, they tried calling and messaging her once they arrived, but no one answered.
"This incident was driven by bad actors who made attempts to exploit the system," reads the statement in part. Van Kalsbeek said there was a similar scam in the University District of Waterloo — multiple people showed up to an apartment thinking they were renting the unit. "Typically the officers would have to write a production order, which is a version of a search warrant in order to get records from the financial institution," said Armit.As rents soar, so do scams preying on those looking for a place to live
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