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Stolen Property Photos Rental Scam

rental scam

Scammers copy legitimate property listings and repost them with lower rent. They arrange viewings by email only and demand a deposit before meeting. The property is not actually available.

Known Contact Details

Email Address

contact30@icloud.com

Social Media

@fb_scam_30

How They Request Payment

Bank Transfer (EFT)

Victims asked to deposit into an account held at Standard Bank or a fake "safe account".

Common Targets

professional

Limpopo

3 reported
How This Scam Works

Copy legitimate listing → lower rent → email-only contact → deposit before viewing → not available.

Reported Locations
Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
3 reports
Est. R 11 453 lost
First reported 13 April 2024
Last reported 16 June 2026
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