Scammers posing as landlords to exploit desperate renters

ABC NEWS (Australia) 2022-07-31

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Scammers posing as landlords are taking advantage of hundreds of people who are struggling to find affordable housing in Adelaide's tight rental market. Australia's consumer watchdog says the rental scams have increased during the pandemic and are targetting the vulnerable.

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