About this episode
In this episode of The Real Estate Podcast, Adrian and Ariel uncover the growing problem of fraudulent rental listings. From fake ads on Facebook Marketplace and Kijiji to scammers copying legitimate MLS listings, tenants are losing thousands of dollars to these schemes. We share real stories, red flags to watch out for, and practical steps to protect yourself. If you’re renting—or know someone who is—this episode is a must-listen! 0:11 Intro4:00 Today’s topic: fake lease listings5:45 How scammers copy MLS listings6:44 Lockbox security risks & tips9:0 Why new builds are especially vulnerable10:11 Why newcomers and desperate tenants are targeted11:18 Safe ways to pay first & last month’s rent12:25 Real scam stories from past clients13:11 How listings get scraped online14:50 Fraudsters using Facebook & Kijiji16:44 Why tenants should use a realtor (at no cost!)17:48 Risks of private landlord listings19:17 Renting before the internet vs. today20:27 Outro/recapWatch on YouTube:https://youtube.com/kormendytrottListen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/1pwncyet9NydbgTmx5D21kLinktree:https://linktr.ee/kormendytrottInstagram:https://instagram.com/kormendytrottYouTube:https://youtube.com/kormendytrottFacebook:https://facebook.com/kormendytrottX:https://x.com/kormendytrottLinkedIn:https://linkedin.com/company/ktrealtyTikTok:https://tiktok.com/@kormendytrottThe Kormendy Trott Team was formed in 2011 by Ariel Kormendy and Adrian Trott. Originally a team of two in Milton, Ontario, KT has grown into a full-service real estate group serving Halton Region, Peel Region, and the Greater Toronto Area.
