Number of people that have been ripped off by a rental scam: 5.2 million
(source: survey by Apartment List)
How many people have encountered a bogus rental listing? 43% of online shoppers
(source: survey by Apartment List)
How many people who encounter bogus listings fall for them? 15%
What age group is most likely to be scammed? Younger people. 42% of scams reported to BBB were from 18-34 year olds
How…