As eviction bans in cities and states expire, renters should be on the lookout for rental assistance scams, says Deborah Royster, assistant director at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Over 583,000 older adults were behind on their rent in mid-2021, opening the door for scammers to impersonate government or nonprofit employees and to request personal info and money up front for applications.
How to stay safe: Apply only to legitimate rental assistance programs run by government or nonprofit groups, Royster says. Find programs in your area at cfpb.gov
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