FORNEY, Texas — The Forney Police Department is warning of property rental scams after receiving an increase number of reports from victims.
FORNEY, Texas — The Forney Police Department is warning of property rental scams after receiving an increase number of reports from victims.
The department release several tips for those in the market searching for rental properties.
From the Forney Police Department:
1. Do a search of the advertised property through the Kaufman County Appraisal District to confirm the property owner. https://www.kaufman-cad.org/
2. If the advertised rental price is significantly lower than properties around it; it may be a scam.
3. If you’re told you cannot inspect the property; it may be a scam.
4. If the advertisement contains misspelled and/or grammatical errors, it may be a scam.
5. Don’t wire transfer money to an unknown account or overseas.
6. Don’t pay anything until you have an executed agreement in writing signed by both parties.
7. Do not make payments using gift cards.
8. Never provide your identifying information to someone over the phone, e-mail, or text message.