The Boone County Sheriff's Office issued a warning on Facebook about a new rental property scam. Several recent incidents involve fraudulent rental listings posted on social media platforms and online apps. Scammers are researching local rental properties to get information such as the property's address and photos to create fake advertisements.

According to the Sheriff's Office, the suspects pose as landlords and communicate with potential renters through emails and other apps. Victims have reported signing fake rental agreements and sending payments, many have been traced to accounts outside the United States. Scammers claim they are out of town or unable to meet in person, providing instructions on how to access locked or secure properties. Authorities say some victims hav

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