Crime & Safety
Middletown Woman Falls Victim to Real Estate Scam
The woman lost out on $800 through a rental scam.
A Middletown woman fell victim to a $800 real estate scam.
Lis Garcia, a mother of three found a residence to lease for $900 with utlities, according to WFSB. It seemed too good to be true and it was.
Garcia gave a $500 deposit and another $320 for financial documents to be sent to close the deal. The package never showed up and she contacted police.
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Middletown Police said it was a new type of complaint for them, but Danbury police have had similar reports.
The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection advises people never to pay in advance for a rental and don’t rent a property you haven’t toured.
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