Housing Scams: How to Protect Yourself Housing scams can happen to anyone looking for a place to live. Scammers use a variety of tactics to take advantage of tenants and property owners. However, you can protect yourself and your hard-earned money by recognizing and avoiding these scams. Common Types of Housing Scams Rental Scams Rental scams occur when either a tenant or a landlord is scammed. In most cases, the...
At David T Rosen, we take consumer protection seriously. We want to raise awareness about advance-fee scams and fraudulent schemes affecting thousands of fool investors worldwide yearly. In this article, we'll explain what advance-fee scams are, how they work, and, most importantly, how to avoid them. What are Advance-Fee Scams? Advance-fee scams or advance fee frauds, also known as 419 or Nigerian scams, are fraudulent investment schemes that typically involve...