The Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office has issued a warning about a prevalent online rental scam targeting local residents.
Scammers are advertising rental properties in Mariposa County on community Facebook pages and Facebook Marketplace, enticing potential renters with attractive deals.
Once the payment is made, the scammer disappears, leaving victims without a place to rent and no recourse to recover their money.
Author summary: Mariposa County warns of online rental scam.