Uptick in Potential Fraudulent Listings on Online Platforms:
We’ve been advised of an uptick in potentially fraudulent rental listings on online platforms, especially Facebook Marketplace. We encourage you to check your listing addresses on online platforms.
If you encounter a suspicious listing, please take the following steps to report it:
Report the listing on Facebook Marketplace:
- Navigate to the listing: Open the Facebook Marketplace listing you want to report.
- Click on the 3 dots button
- Select "Report listing": Click or tap "Report listing" and then "Continue".
- Choose "Scam": Select "Scam" as the reason for your report and follow the on-screen instructions to submit it.
Report to external authorities:
- Federal Trade Commission (FTC): reportfraud.ftc.gov
- Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3): www.ic3.gov
- Local law enforcement: Contact your local police department for documentation.
Reporting these listings helps protect our members and your clients and customers.