Rossen Reports: Vacation rental scam warning
Updated: 12:38 PM EDT Mar 23, 2023
Rossen Reports: Vacation rental scam warning
Updated: 12:38 PM EDT Mar 23, 2023
Hi. Yeah, the better Business Bureau now out with an urgent warning that vacation rental scams are on the rise. So what should you look out for? Let me take you through *** few red flags first. Make sure to ask the property owner questions if they go unanswered. That's *** problem. You should ask for *** copy of their short term rental permit and registration to make sure it's legit. Second. Do *** simple Google search, take the address of the listing type it into Google Maps to make sure the property looks like the photos I like Google Earth because you can get *** different view from above, see everything around it. You can even do *** reverse image search to make sure the pictures are real and not just stock photos. I'm going to put directions how to do that. It's pretty easy on Rosson reports dot com. All right. Finally, if the rental owner is pushing you to communicate or pay off the website, hey, just text me or, or Venmo me. Move on. Going through the booking site is the safest way because it's tracked, secure and protected. Hope it helps back to you
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Rossen Reports: Vacation rental scam warning
Updated: 12:38 PM EDT Mar 23, 2023
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As you plan your spring break and summer vacations, the Better Business Bureau is sending out a warning to watch out for potential vacation rental scams.
Here are some red flags and tips to remember from experts:
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- Do a search of the property: If you look it up on Google Earth and research the address, but it doesn바카라 게임 웹사이트t look the same as the listing photos, that바카라 게임 웹사이트s a red flag.
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- Reviews: The Better Business Bureau says to look for photos and a variety of reviews. If the property or company doesn't have any online reviews, ask for references and call them. Some experts say, if there are no reviews at all on the booking site, be weary.
- Too good to be true: Scammers will try to lure you in with deals and deep discounts with lots of amenities. Have your guard up.
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