How to avoid common vacation house rental scams

As more people choose property rentals for vacation accommodations, scammers have found ways to take advantage of them. Con artists may post listings for properties they do not own, are not currently available, or that mislead the consumer with dishonest photos. Once you are interested in the property, scammers will claim they need a “security deposit” and make off with your money, leaving you without a place to stay. Often, victims don’t realize they’ve been scammed unti