GUELPH — To kick off fraud prevention month, Guelph Police have 12 tips residents can use to prevent rental scams. #1: Never deal in cash #2: Never rent sight-unseen #3: Don’t hand over confidential information that can be used for identity theft #4: Meet the landlord in person #5: Speak with the current tenants #6: Conduct basic research #7: Be aware of too-good-to-be-true rent rates #8: Be wary of high-pressure sales tactics #9: Be wary of landlords that request little information about you #10: Demand a written lease #11: Ensure the written lease identifies the owner or property management company #12: Consider renting from property management companies Guelph Police ask anyone who is the victim of a fraud or scam to contact them.
