Rising rental scams: Here's what to look out for

The housing market these days is tight. Inventory is low and for some, reasonably-priced rentals are hard to come by. And scammers know it. According to the FBI, Massachusetts residents lost $2.2 million to real estate scams last year, including rental scams. These thieves are using sophisticated tactics and tricks to make you feel like you’re talking to a licensed real estate agent, only to find yourself out hundreds or thousands of dollars. Consumer investigative reporter Leslie Gaydos has what you need to know about rising rental scams. Follow NBC10 Boston: https://instagram.com/nbc10boston https://tiktok.com/@nbc10boston https://facebook.com/NBC10Boston https://twitter.com/NBC10Boston