Rental, Leasing & Rent-to-Own Scams Workshop | Smart Like A Fox™
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Rental, Leasing & Rent-to-Own Scams

Fake Listings, Predatory Leases & Rent-to-Own Traps

Finding a place to live is stressful enough without scammers in the mix. This workshop teaches you how to verify listings, read lease terms critically, and recognize the tactics used to take your deposit — or lock you into an agreement that was never in your favor.

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What You'll Learn

Three tiers, each building on the last — from spotting a fake rental listing to understanding predatory lease structures and your rights as a renter.

Tier 1 — Intro

"That Listing Isn't Real"

Rental, Leasing & Rent-to-Own Scams

  • How scammers copy real listings and repost them with fake contact info
  • Red flags in rental ads — below-market rent, no in-person showing, wire transfer deposits
  • Vacation rental fraud and short-term booking scams on third-party platforms
  • How to verify a listing and a landlord before sending any money
Includes: Rental Listing Verification Checklist
$59
Tier 2 — Intermediate

"Read Before You Sign"

Rental, Leasing & Rent-to-Own Scams

  • Lease clauses that favor landlords at the expense of tenants — what to look for
  • Rent-to-own agreements: how they work, where they go wrong, and what's often hidden
  • Security deposit traps — illegal deductions, no-return schemes, and how to fight back
  • Your rights as a renter and where to find tenant protection resources in your state
Includes: Lease Review & Tenant Rights Reference Guide
$59
Tier 3 — Advanced

"When the Landlord Isn't Who They Say"

Rental, Leasing & Rent-to-Own Scams

  • Property ownership fraud — how scammers pose as landlords of properties they don't own
  • Subletting scams and unauthorized re-rentals that leave tenants with no legal standing
  • How to verify property ownership through public records before signing anything
  • Reporting rental fraud — FTC, HUD, state AG offices, and local housing authorities
Includes: Property Ownership Verification & Fraud Reporting Guide
$59

Who This Workshop Is For

Anyone searching for a rental, preparing to sign a lease, or considering a rent-to-own agreement. Whether you're a first-time renter, relocating, or helping someone navigate the housing market, this workshop gives you the tools to verify listings, understand your rights, and avoid costly mistakes.

Rental & Leasing Scam Defense Bundle

Get all three tiers and go from spotting a fake listing to verifying property ownership and knowing your rights. Save $38 when you buy the complete bundle.

Tier 1

"That Listing Isn't Real"

$59

Tier 2

"Read Before You Sign"

$59

Tier 3

"When the Landlord Isn't Who They Say"

$59

Save $38
Bundle Price: $139
Buy Now — Complete Bundle

Complete Bundle Includes:

  • All 3 tiers — 270 minutes of total instruction
  • Rental Listing Verification Checklist
  • Lease Review & Tenant Rights Reference Guide
  • Property Ownership Verification & Fraud Reporting Guide
  • Real-world rental scam examples and case studies
  • State tenant protection resources and reporting links

Or purchase individual tiers above