New Bedford Guide Your Guide to New Bedford and South Coast, MA
New Bedford Guide has been receiving daily complaints about a variety of rental scams going on in the city and on Facebook’s marketplace. The scammer uses pictures showing an enticing interior and a price that is below market value – something anyone would leap at if it was genuine.
Unfortunately, it’s too good to be true. In all likelihood, they are hoping you will show up so they can rob you and/or steal your car.
While we show here part of the conversation between the victim and the crook, by law we cannot show the individual’s face because he has not officially been charged with a crime.
“I think it’s important to let people know there are lots of scams going on in New Bedford’s marketplace apartment rental section.
I have pictures of a house for rent including the conversation with the supposed homeowner. Come to find out this man has no connection to this house at all and it’s occupied!
The fake owner was assuming that I would come alone and probably planned to rob me.
I made a report with the police department. They had me come in, sit down, and show them everything. I appreciate you warning the public I just don’t want to see anyone get hurt or scammed.”
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