{"success":true,"data":{"id":"fake-rental-apartment-listing-scam","label":"Fake rental / apartment listing advance-payment scam","description":"Email presenting a rental property listing combined with the defining rental scam mechanics: landlord claims to be overseas or unavailable in person, demands an advance wire transfer or payment app deposit before any showing, and promises to mail keys once payment is received. Scammers repurpose real property photos and descriptions from legitimate listings to appear credible. FTC 2024: rental listing scams cost victims $300M+/year with an average loss of $2,500; most common on Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, and cold email targeting renters in high-demand housing markets.","tier":"danger","category":"scam","isThin":false}}