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College Housing Scams on the Rise | Salt Lake City News
College towns are hit with a spike in housing scams this summer, targeting students desperate to sublet apartments. Scammers use fake urgency—like claiming to need housing for a scholarship—to pressure victims into sending money for bogus transfer fees. Red flags include blurry profile pics, suspiciously large friend lists, avoiding video calls, and asking for personal info too soon. One student nearly lost cash after a scammer’s voice sounded familiar; another lost $100 and never heard back. Police urge students to verify everything, meet in person when possible, use protected payment apps…
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