Houston Rent Scam Warning | Texas News

Texas News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 20, 2026 · 1m

A Houston woman lost hundreds after wiring money to a fake rental listing on Redfin—turns out the “owner” didn’t exist. Police are investigating, and Redfin’s third-party service is being held accountable. The real property owner warns renters to avoid cash requests, huge deposits, or skipping background checks. BBB highlights red flags: suspiciously low prices, untraceable payments, and no in-person viewings. Always see the place first, verify agents, and report scams to police and the FTC. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on…