Peterborough Police Warns Public Of Rental Scam Surge

Peterborough Police Service is warning the public to be cautious after they continue to receive reports about rental scams announced Tuesday.

Peterborough Police recommend to see the property before signing any lease. Photo by Luke Best.

The rental scam is where an online advertisement for a property is placed, a lease signed and money is exchanged (usually first and last rent) online. The rental unit in question is not actually for rent.

Police remind residents to be aware that fraud can happen at any time, consider checking to ensure the validity of an ad or purchase before exchanging money and keep your personal information private.  

If you are the victim of a fraud, please contact police. If it is a non-emergency, please call 705-876-1122 or report it online.

If it is an emergency, please call 9-1-1.

For tips on how to protect yourself and your information as well as the status of current frauds happening in Canada, visit the Anti-Fraud Centre website.

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