How to Spot and Avoid a possible Rental Scam?

        For Renters: 

• DON'T send or transfer money using Western Union, Money Gram or other wire services without viewing your rental property physically and meeting Landlord in person.
   
• Be careful if a rental property is offered at a substantial low monthly rent.
   
• Be aware of Landlords who ask payment using Western Union, Money Gram or other wire services (These services are untraceable and irretrievable). 

• Be aware of Landlords claim that they are working in Africa, Europe, etc ...

• Take care when you receive long e-mails written in poor english.
   
• DON'T provide your personal or Banking information to others.
   
• Should you suspect regarding any Ad on our website, please report it to us immediately

Calgary Police Warn of Rental Scam 

If you face any fraud or scam, please contact the Canadian Phone Busters hotline toll-free at
1-888-495-8501 / www.phonebusters.com

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           For Landlords: 

• Be careful  when a Renter offers to write a cheque or send money more than the required rent.

• Be aware of Renters who are interested to send money on a rush and without viewing your property.
   
• Be aware if a Renter request all of his money back or portion of it for any surprising reason especially if you didn't cash the money yet. 

Calgary Police Warn of Rental Scam 

If you face any fraud or scam, please contact the Canadian Phone Busters hotline toll-free at
1-888-495-8501 / www.phonebusters.com