09/15/2026
⚠️ RENTAL SCAM WARNING: “FOR RENT BY SCAMMERS” ⚠️
Yesterday, my wife came across a TikTok advertising one of our local FOR SALE listings as a rental.
Unfortunately, this scam is common. Scammers copy legitimate real estate listings, advertise the home for rent, then ask for application fees or security deposits before you ever see the property.
We have several people contact us each year asking if a home they’ve seen advertised for rent is legitimate.
If you find a rental online in Northeast Kansas and aren’t sure, reach out to us. Even if it isn’t our listing, we’re happy to help you try and verify the legitimacy of the ad before you send anyone money.
🔎 WATCH FOR RED FLAGS:
• Money requested before seeing the home
• Rent that seems too good to be true
• Someone who can’t or won’t show you the property
• Pressure to pay an application fee or deposit quickly
• Searching the address shows the home is actually FOR SALE
When in doubt, don’t send money. Verify first.
📍 Not sure if a Northeast Kansas rental is legitimate? Ask one of our experts at Rolling Hills Realty, your trusted local resource for Northeast Kansas real estate.