Renters targeting by sophisticated scammers left homeless and out-of-pocket

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Tasmanian couple Cody and Jaiden lost thousands of dollars to scammers while trying to rent a property Source: SBS

Finding affordable housing is a big challenge for many people in Australia.


Experts are warning that scammers targeting the rental sector are becoming more sophisticated. Real estate platforms and renters are being urged to be vigilant.

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