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TikTok Rental Scams Targeting Struggling Homehunters | Lake Charles News
Scammers in Southwest Louisiana are hijacking real estate listings by stealing photos of homes for sale and posting them on TikTok as ultra-cheap rentals—like a $325K home for $1,100/month. They lure victims with absurdly low prices, then charge small application fees before vanishing. Targeting those already struggling to find housing, these fake ads use black backgrounds, out-of-state numbers, and no addresses—sometimes even appearing across multiple states. Realtors warn: if it seems too good to be true, it is. Always verify listings through licensed professionals and report suspicious…
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