Windsor police warn of fake landlords running online rental scam

Windsor police are warning residents about an online scam involving criminals posing as landlordswho ask potential tenants to send money before renting the homes.

The force's financial crime unit was contacted by a person who placed an online ad looking for an apartment and was contacted by a phony landlord.

She refused toexchange any money or information, but contacted police to ensure they were aware of the scam.

The fraudsters use sites like Kijijito lure people in and then ask for a deposit and say they will send or leave the keys at the property for viewing because they are unable to attend in person as they live or work out of town.

Anyone who has fallen victim to the scamshouldcontact police or Crime Stoppers.