FTC Analysis shows Consumers Have Lost Millions to Rental Scams

22 December 2025

People 18-29 were three times more likely to report losing money to a rental scam than other adults

New analysis from the Federal Trade Commission shows that since 2020 consumers reported nearly 65,000 rental scams, many of which originated from fake listings on sites like Facebook and Craigslist, and losses totaling about $65 million.

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