"Orange County Residents on High Alert: Rental Property Scams Spread on Social Media. In a warning issued on Monday, local officials are cautioning residents to be vigilant against a surge in rental property scams that are being advertised on social media platforms. These scams typically involve fake listings for apartments, houses, or rooms, often with attractive prices and amenities that seem too good to be true. As the demand for housing continues to grow, scammers are taking advantage of unsuspecting renters, leaving many victims financially and emotionally drained. Residents are advised to exercise extreme caution when searching for rentals online and to verify the authenticity of any listing before committing to a lease."
Officials in Orange County urged residents to watch out for rental property scams circulating on social media on Monday.
